Danny and the Deep Blue Sea Revival 2023
Run Time:
80 minutes, no intermission
80 minutes, no intermission
Ages: 14+
Opened: November 13, 2023Closing: January 07, 2024
Danny and the Deep Blue Sea - 2023 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More
Lucille Lortel Theatre
121 Christopher St (between Hudson & Bleeker Sts) New York, NY 10014
In Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, the two characters delve into a bitter argument at a bar. Roberta is a single mother of a teenage son who spends her evenings partying, hoping to boost her self-esteem. Danny is a misunderstood loner who lives with his mother. The two strangers share their self-destructive habits and battles with addiction. As the characters excavate their deep darknesses, they make room for empathy.
Academy Award winner John Patrick Shanley wrote Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, his second play, in 1984. Shanley is known for the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Doubt: A Parable, and writes searing dramas that explore complex, human topics. Danny and the Deep Blue Sea premiered at the Humana Festival of New Plays at the Actors Theatre of Louisville before debuting in downtown New York with the Circle in the Square Theatre.
Danny and the Deep Blue Sea - 2023 - Off-Broadway Cast
FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Danny and the Deep Blue Sea
‘Danny and the Deep Blue Sea’ Review: Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott Are an Explosion of Emotional Havoc in a Disturbing Off-Broadway Revival
5 / 10
Despite the raw banter and the actors’ solid performances (especially Abbott), “Danny and the Deep Blue Sea” isn’t exactly riveting. Instead, it feels like a somber, overly long vignette of two deeply tortured people without the means or wherewithal to address the horrors of their circumstances and personal choices. If only for a moment, the duo cling to one another, conceiving of a plan where they might for once grasp onto some semblance of happiness. Though the play should center on the vulnerability of two emotionally troubled souls desperate for connection, it feels instead like an endless and exhausting screaming match that the audience is forced to endure without any hope for respite.
‘Danny and the Deep Blue Sea’ with Aubrey Plaza hits some rough waters
6 / 10
The sinewy, wired Abbott embodies Danny’s necessary thuggishness. Plaza, too, has an affinity for a feral character desperate for a safe haven. Still, like Danny and Roberta’s bond, the production is unfinished business.
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Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott Out of DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA Performances This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 12, 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 12, 2023
Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott will be out of Danny and the Deep Blue Sea Dec 12-14 due to sickness.
DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA Extends at the Lucille Lortel Theatre
by Stephi Wild - November 20, 2023
by Stephi Wild - November 20, 2023
The completely sold-out Off-Broadway revival of John Patrick Shanley’s Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, starring Aubrey Plaza – in her stage debut – and Christopher Abbott, has extended by popular demand. Danny and the Deep Blue Sea must end on Saturday, January 13, 2024.
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA
by Nicole Rosky - November 14, 2023
by Nicole Rosky - November 14, 2023
Check out photos from inside opening night of Danny and the Deep Blue Sea starring Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott.
Review Roundup: DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA, Starring Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott
by Nicole Rosky - November 14, 2023
by Nicole Rosky - November 14, 2023
Danny and the Deep Blue Sea starring Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott just celebrated opening night at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. Let's see what the critics had to say...
Photos: Get a First Look at Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott in DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 13, 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 13, 2023
Get a First Look at Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott in Danny and the Deep Blue Sea!
Aubrey Plaza Reveals She is Living With Patti LuPone While Working on DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA
by Stephi Wild - November 8, 2023
by Stephi Wild - November 8, 2023
A pair of New York City roommates has emerged, Aubrey Plaza and Patti LuPone! Plaza revealed in an interview that she is living with LuPone while working on the Off-Broadway play Danny and the Deep Blue Sea.
Interview: Jeff Ward Talks Working With Aubrey Plaza & Christopher Abbott on DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 10, 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 10, 2023
In this exclusive interview, Jeff Ward discusses his transition from acting to directing, his attachment to 'Danny and the Deep Blue Sea,' and his unique vision for the play. Gain insights into his creative process and the challenges he faced in his directorial debut.
DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA Starring Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott Will Offer $20 Lottery Tickets
by Stephi Wild - October 18, 2023
by Stephi Wild - October 18, 2023
A limited number of $20 tickets will be available via a weekly TodayTix Lottery for all performances of Danny and the Deep Blue Sea starring Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott beginning on the first performance on Monday, October 30.
Danny and the Deep Blue Sea FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What productions of Danny and the Deep Blue Sea have there been?
Danny and the Deep Blue Sea has had 3 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1984, Off-Broadway which opened in 2004 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2023.
How long has Danny and the Deep Blue Sea been running Off-Broadway?
Danny and the Deep Blue Sea opened at the Lucille Lortel Theatre on Monday Nov 13, 2023 and has now been running for 1 month.
What theatre is Danny and the Deep Blue Sea playing at Off-Broadway?
Danny and the Deep Blue Sea is playing at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, which is located at 121 Christopher St (between Hudson & Bleeker Sts) New York.
What awards has Danny and the Deep Blue Sea been nominated for?
"Danny and the Deep Blue Sea" has received nominations for Distinguished Performance (Drama League Awards) for Aubrey Plaza, Outstanding Revival of a Play (Drama League Awards) for the show itself, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Play (The Lortels) for Christopher Abbott, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for John Torres, and Outstanding Revival (The Lortels) for the production.
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