The Pillowman 2005

Run Time:
Two hours and 35 minutes with one intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: April 10, 2005
Closing: September 18, 2005

The Pillowman - 2005 - Broadway History , Info & More

Booth Theatre (Broadway)
222 West 45th St. New York, NY

The Pillowman is a thrilling and funny new drama-comedy. A storyteller is investigated by the police, as his dark fairy tales bare a striking resemblance to a series of bizarre incidents in his town. The Pillowman stars Jeff Goldblum (Jurassic Park, The Big Chill) and Billy Crudup (Almost Famous, The Elephant Man). An exhilarating and gripping new play.



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Pillowman Recoups Investment And Will Close At A Profit
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2005


As The Pillowman heads into its final week, the shows producers announced that the critically-praised production had recouped its entire $2.2 million investment and will close at a profit.

Photo Coverage: Jeff Goldblum Unveiled on Broadway Wall of Fame
by Craig Brockman - August 27, 2005


Jeff Goldblum and cast members from The Pillowman were on hand at Tony's Di Napoli Times Square for the unveiling of his portrait.

The Pillowman: The Joys of Smotherhood
by Michael Dale - May 3, 2005


Martin McDonagh's frequently gruesome but thoroughly engrossing new play gets a spectacular production

Photo Coverage: The Pillowman Opening Night Red Carpet
by Walter McBride - April 11, 2005


The Pillowman opened on April 10th, and BroadwayWorld was there to bring you all the celebrities from the red-carpet.

Photo Coverage: The Pillowman Opening Night After-Party
by Ben Strothmann - April 11, 2005


BroadwayWorld was there on Sunday night, to bring you coverage from the after-party at the Osteria-Stella.

Photo Preview: The Pillowman
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2005


The show, opening April 10th, stars Billy Crudup, Jeff Goldblum, Zeljko Ivanek and Michael Stuhlbarg.

The Pillowman FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Pillowman have there been?
The Pillowman has had 4 productions including Broadway which opened in 2005, Broadway which opened in 2005, West End which opened in 2020 and West End which opened in 2023.
What Tony Awards has The Pillowman been nominated for?
The Pillowman has been nominated for several Tony Awards. It was nominated for Best Play, Best Direction of a Play for John Crowley, Best Lighting Design of a Play for Brian MacDevitt, and Best Scenic Design of a Play for Scott Pask.
What Tony Awards has The Pillowman won?
The Pillowman has won several Tony Awards. These include Best Direction of a Play for John Crowley, Best Lighting Design of a Play for Brian MacDevitt, and Best Scenic Design of a Play for Scott Pask.
What awards has The Pillowman been nominated for?
The Pillowman has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Sound Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Paul Arditt, Best Foreign Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Martin McDonagh, Outstanding Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Director of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for John Crowley, Outstanding Lighting Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Brian MacDevitt, and Outstanding Set Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Scott Pask.
What awards has The Pillowman won?
The Pillowman has won several awards, including Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Paul Arditt, Best Foreign Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Martin McDonagh, Outstanding Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards), Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for John Crowley, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Brian MacDevitt, and Outstanding Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Scott Pask.

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