Jim Norton Wins Tony For Best Featured Actor In Play!

Jim Norton has won the 2008 Tony Award for his performance in 'The Seafarer'. He has previously won an Oliver Award for his same performance as Richard Harkin in the hit play.

The National Theatre of Great Britain's critically acclaimed production of Conor McPherson's The Seafarer ended its successful limited engagement Sunday, March 30 at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street). The production played 19 previews and 133 regular performances. The Seafarer, directed by McPherson also stars Conleth Hill

From Conor McPherson, the author of the Olivier Award-winning The Weir and the Tony-nominated Shining City, comes a "chilling new play about the sea, Ireland, and the power of myth. It's Christmas Eve and Sharky (Morse) has returned to Dublin to look after his irascible, aging brother (Norton) who's recently gone blind. Old drinking buddies Ivan (Hill) and Nicky (Mahon) are holed up at the house too, hoping to play some cards. But with the arrival of a stranger (Hinds) from the distant past, the stakes are raised ever higher. In fact, Sharky may be playing for his very soul," state press notes.