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Conor McPherson 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.

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Conor McPherson STAGE CREDITS

Conor McPherson Productions

 
[US Tour, 2023]
Additional Arrangements
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Director, Additional Arrangements
 
[West End, 2019]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Director
 
[West End, 2017] [Replacement]
Writer[Replacement]
Director
 
[West End, 2014]
Playwright
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Director
 
[West End, 2011]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Director

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Conor McPherson Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Book of a Musical

Conor McPherson, Girl From The North Country

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Direction of a Musical

Conor McPherson, Girl From The North Country

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Conor McPherson, Girl from the North Country

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Play

Conor McPherson, The Night Alive

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Direction of a Play

Conor McPherson, The Seafarer

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Play

Conor McPherson, The Seafarer

Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best New Play

Conor McPhersonThe Seafarer

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Play

Conor McPherson, Shining City

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Tickets Now On Sale for GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Emerson Colonial Theatre

Broadway in Boston will present the Boston engagement of the Tony Award-winning musical Girl From The North Country.  Performances at the Emerson Colonial Theatre March 12 – 24, 2024 as part of the Lexus 23/24 Broadway In Boston season. Get event and ticket information here!

Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. to Open Season 8 With THE BIRDS

DIRT DOGS THEATRE CO. opens Season 8 with 'The Birds' in a thrilling production.

Adaptation of THE COLD WAR Comes to the Almeida Theatre

Almeida Artistic Director Rupert Goold, directs Conor McPherson’s adaptation of Paweł Pawlikowski’s Academy Award-nominated Cold War, featuring music from the original film alongside songs by Grammy Award-winner Elvis Costello. Learn more about the performance and how to get tickets here!

Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James Will Lead DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES on Broadway Next Year

Days of Wine and Roses is set to transfer to Broadway, starring Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James, who led the production off-Broadway earlier this year. Running for 16 weeks only, performances will begin on January 6, 2023. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!

DEATH BECOMES HER World Premiere, MAMMA MIA! & More Set for Broadway In Chicago 2024 Season

Discover the highly anticipated Broadway In Chicago 2024 season and get all the details on the world premiere of 'DEATH BECOMES HER' and the return of the beloved musical 'MAMMA MIA!' and more.

Meet the Cast of PURLIE VICTORIOUS, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!

The first Broadway revival of the American comedy Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch by legendary Ossie Davis will officially open on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at The Music Box Theatre. Meet the cast of Purlie Victorious here!

Full Cast Revealed For the GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY North American Tour

The full cast has been revealed for the North American Tour of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY. Find out who is starring in the upcoming tour here!

Burning Coal's 2023 Oakwood Cemetery Series to Present BUTTERFLY WINGS Beginning in September

Burning Coal Theatre Company will present the premiere of Jerome Davis' Butterfly Wings adapted from the book Life and Death in High Places by Bruce Miller and Robin Simonton, directed by Allison Acuff. Butterfly Wings will run September 29th and 30th at 6:30 pm and October 1st at 2 pm, 2023, at the Oakwood Cemetery, located at 701 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27601.

Catch the Best of Broadway on Tour: A Guide to National Touring Shows Near You

Hoping to catch a play or musical in the near future but can't make it to New York City? Look no further than BroadwayWorld's comprehensive guide to all of the current and upcoming touring productions!

Primary Stages Reveals Cast for Theresa Rebeck's DIG

Primary Stages has just announced the highly anticipated cast for Theresa Rebeck's DIG. Discover the talented actors set to bring this captivating production to life as performances begin on September 2. Don't miss out on the excitement!

THE WEIR Comes to Henry Clay Theatre in October

Bunbury Theatre presents The Weir by Conor Mcpherson ​at The Henry Clay Theatre in October. The performance is set for Friday, October 13, 2023 at 7:30PM. Tickets are $12-22.

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY and THE WIZ Tickets On Sale Friday At Playhouse Square

Playhouse Square has announced that tickets to the touring Broadway musicals The Wiz and Girl From The North Country will be available for purchase beginning Friday, July 28. These two shows will kick off the 2023-2024 KeyBank Broadway Series at Playhouse Square with performances beginning this October.

Tickets on Sale For GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY in Cincinnati This Week

Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati has announced that tickets for the Cincinnati engagement of the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical Girl From The North Country will go on sale Friday, July 28 as a part of the 23/24 season presented by TriHealth.

Burning Coal Theatre Company Presents ARCADIA By Tom Stoppard

Burning Coal Theatre Company has announced its production of Tom Stoppard's' Arcadia, directed by Jerome Davis. Arcadia will run October 12 – 29, 2023, at the Murphey School, located at 224 Polk Street, Raleigh, NC 27604.

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY and PETER PAN Added to Broadway in Chicago Season

Girl From The North Country and Peter Pan have been added to the Broadway in Chicago 2023-24 season. Girl From the North Country will run February 13 - February 25, 2024, with Peter Pan running March 26 - April 7, 2024.

PURLIE VICTORIOUS Starring Leslie Odom, Jr. Sets September Opening Night Date on Broadway

The first Broadway revival of the American comedy Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch by legendary Ossie Davis will officially open in September. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Wake Up With BWW 6/29: CAMELOT Closing, RENT at Kennedy Center Cast, and More!

Top stories: Rent at Kennedy Center casting (Ali Stroker, Myles Frost, Jimmie Herrod, Andrew Barth Feldman, and Alex Boniello), plus Camelot will close next month, and more!

Erin Daley Appointed Interim Artistic Director of Primary Stages

PRIMARY STAGES has appointed Erin Daley as Interim Artistic Director of Primary Stages, following the passing of longtime Artistic Director Andrew Leynse.

American Theater Group Hosts Social Media Talk Back after Thursday Performance of RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN

American Theater Group (ATG), Central Jersey’s professional regional theater company, will host a panel discussion on Social Media Power and Control following its 7pm performance of the new play Right to Be Forgotten on Thursday, June 8th at JCC MetroWest in West Orange. 

DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES Starring Kelli O'Hara & Brian d'Arcy James Extended; Adam Guettel Releases Demos

Atlantic Theater Company has announced a final extension for the world premiere musical Days of Wine and Roses. Adapted from the 1962 film and original 1958 teleplay, the new musical features a book by Tony Award nominee Craig Lucas, music & lyrics by Tony Award winner Adam Guettel, and direction by Tony Award nominee Michael Greif.

Conor McPherson FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Conor McPherson has written 12 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).

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 .

Charles Wintour Award for Most Promising Playwright (Evening Standard Awards) for The Weir.

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