Conor McPherson
Review: UNCLE VANYA at Theatre Artists Studio (Mar 4, 2026)
Review: THE DANCE OF DEATH at Steppenwolf Theatre Company (Feb 19, 2026)
Video: THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE Releases New Trailer For London Production (Feb 19, 2026)
BIO
Conor was born in Dublin in 1971 and attended University College Dublin where he began to write and direct. Original stage plays include Rum & Vodka, The Good Thief, This Lime Tree Bower, St Nicholas, The Weir (Olivier, Evening Standard and Critics Circle Awards), Dublin Carol, Port Authority, Shining City (Tony Award-nominated), The Seafarer (Tony, Olivier and Evening Standard Award-nominated), The Veil and The Night Alive (New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Play). His 2020 adaptation of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya won this year’s South Bank Show Sky Arts Theatre Award and was filmed for broadcast by the BBC and PBS. His 2020 adaptation of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya won this year’s South Bank Show Sky Arts Theatre Award and was filmed for broadcast by the BBC and PBS.
Photos
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Productions
Writing
Awards and Nominations
Conor McPherson, Girl From The North Country
Conor McPherson, Girl From The North Country
Conor McPherson, Girl from the North Country
Conor McPherson, The Night Alive
Conor McPherson, The Seafarer
Conor McPherson, The Seafarer
Conor McPhersonThe Seafarer
Conor McPherson, Shining City
winner
Conor McPhersonThe Weir
Videos
Video: THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE Releases New Trailer For London Production
by Stephi Wild - 2026-02-19 05:46:59
Video: Go Behind the Scenes of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Ahead of PBS Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-22 10:25:14
Video: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Cast Performs 'Like A Rolling Stone'
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-15 10:12:46
Video: Watch the Rehearsal Teaser For THE BRIGHTENING AIR at the Old Vic
by Michael Major - 2025-04-15 09:33:59
Video: DOWNTON ABBEY's Hugh Bonneville Stars in STC's UNCLE VANYA
by Joshua Wright - 2025-03-31 12:25:07
Video: Watch the Trailer For UNCLE VANYA Starring Hugh Bonneville at Berkeley Rep
by Michael Major - 2025-02-25 16:05:14
Exclusive: Watch WAITRESS' Caitlin Houlahan on Tonight's LAW & ORDER: SVU
by Michael Major - 2024-03-21 13:45:26
Video: Cast Of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY On The Show In Three Words
by Joshua Wright - 2024-01-23 16:22:54
Video: Get a First Look at New Footage of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY North American Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-10-30 17:20:45
Video: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Plus Watch a New Trailer!
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-02-01 12:00:20
VIDEO: Mare Winningham & Jeannette Bayardelle Discuss Their Meeting With Bob Dylan on WENDY
by Michael Major - 2022-05-26 16:22:58
VIDEO: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY's Colin Bates and Caitlin Houlahan Perform at The Wall Street Journal's The Future of Everything Festival
by Stephi Wild - 2022-05-20 09:20:20
VIDEO: 'ER' Star Anthony Edwards Makes Broadway Musical Debut as Dr. Walker in GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY
by Marissa Tomeo - 2022-05-14 11:25:02
News
by Herbert Paine - Mar 4, 2026
UNCLE VANYA arrives at Theatre Artists Studio with thoughtful intentions and a capable ensemble, though the results are somewhat uneven. Presented in Conor McPherson’s streamlined adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s classic, and directed by Carol MacLeod, the production leans heavily into emotional immediacy.
by Rachel Weinberg - Feb 19, 2026
When I think of Steppenwolf, I often think of family members crying, screaming at one another, or some combination of the two. So the sparring between spouses Alice and Captain Edgar in August Strindberg’s 1900 play THE DANCE OF DEATH feels right at home. In a surprisingly funny and sharp version from accomplished Irish playwright Conor McPherson and direction from Steppenwolf ensemble member Yasen Peyankov, Kathryn Erbe and Jeff Perry go toe-to-toe as a troubled married couple about to celebrate their silver anniversary.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026
All new footage has been released from the first-ever stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’s internationally acclaimed book The Hunger Games and Lionsgate’s hit motion picture of the same name. Check out the video here!
by Joshua Wright - Feb 18, 2026
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation’s premier ensemble theater company, is pleased to continue its 50th Anniversary Season with August Strindberg’s master class in marital warfare The Dance of Death, adapted by Conor McPherson, directed by ensemble member Yasen Peyankov and featuring an all ensemble cast.
by Gillian Blum - Feb 14, 2026
Principal photography has commenced in Ireland on The Weir, the new feature from Conor McPherson based on his Laurence Oliver Award winning play of the same name.
by - Feb 13, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 13, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 12, 2026
Now running at Steppenwolf Theatre Company is August Strindberg’s The Dance of Death, adapted by Conor McPherson, directed by ensemble member Yasen Peyankov, and featuring an all-ensemble cast. The Dance of Death will play through March 22, 2026 in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater. Check out photos from inside opening night here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2026
Irish Heritage Theatre has announced its March production, Conor McPherson's The Weir. This is the first time that the company is tackling a play by this esteemed, award-winning Irish playwright.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026
Actor’s Express has released photos of its oroduction of Bob Dylan and Conor McPherson’s gorgeous musical Girl From The North Country. Performances run through March 8th, 2026 at the Actor’s Express Theatre in the King Plow Arts Center.
by Michael Major - Feb 6, 2026
Love is a battlefield. Get your tickets—and bring your armor—now! THE DANCE OF DEATH is on stage now, featuring show-stopping performances by ensemble members Cliff Chamberlain, Kathryn Erbe and Jeff Perry. Watch the video!
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 5, 2026
Steppenwolf Theatre Company is continuing its 50th Anniversary Season with August Strindberg’s The Dance of Death, adapted by Conor McPherson. Check out photos from the production below.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026
Two River Theater will present a limited engagement of The Good Thief starring Tony Award nominee Christopher Fitzgerald. Written by Conor McPherson and directed by Artistic Director Justin Waldman, the production runs February 4–15, 2026, in an intimate 35-seat setting.
by Team BWW - Jan 29, 2026
Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for February 2026 include Dance of Death and more.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026
Actor’s Express will open its 38th season with Bob Dylan and Conor McPherson’s gorgeous musical Girl From The North Country. Learn more about the production here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2026
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will continue its 50th Anniversary Season with August Strindberg’s master class in marital warfare The Dance of Death, adapted by Conor McPherson. See rehearsal photos here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will continue its 50th Anniversary Season with August Strindberg’s master class in marital warfare The Dance of Death, adapted by Conor McPherson.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2025
Two River Theater will present its one-week-only production of The Good Thief starring three-time Tony Award nominee Christopher Fitzgerald in the title role.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2025
Holden Street Theatres will launch its 2026 Season with an ambitious slate of new work, South Australian premieres, and major artistic appointments that signal a bold new chapter for the Adelaide venue.
by - Nov 14, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 14, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025
In a recent interview, The Hunger Games: On Stage directer Matthew Dunster revealed what he would like to do for a US production of The Hunger Games: On Stage.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Conor McPherson has written 13 shows including St. Nicholas (Playwright), The Weir (Playwright), This Lime Tree Bower (Playwright), Dublin Carol (Playwright), Shining City (Playwright), The Seafarer (Playwright), Port Authority (Playwright), The Veil (Playwright), The Night Alive (Playwright), The Birds (Playwright), Girl From the North Country (Bookwriter), The Dance of Death (Adaptor), The Hunger Games: On Stage (Adaptor).
Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Girl From The North Country, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Girl From The North Country, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Girl from the North Country, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Night Alive, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Seafarer, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Seafarer, Best New Play (Olivier Awards) for The Seafarer, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Shining City and Charles Wintour Award for Most Promising Playwright (Evening Standard Awards) for The Weir.
Conor McPherson won the Charles Wintour Award for Most Promising Playwright at the Evening Standard Awards for The Weir.
Videos