Conor McPherson
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).
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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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Productions
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Connection
Awards and Nominations
Conor McPherson, Girl From The North Country
Conor McPherson, Girl From The North Country
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winner
Conor McPherson, The Weir
Videos
Video: THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE Releases New Trailer For London Production
by Stephi Wild - 2026-02-19 05:46:59
Video: 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
News
by Andrea Stephenson - Oct 3, 2026
If you enjoy a psychologically intense show that will leave you wondering how you would react in such dire circumstances, this is the show for you. Get your dose of spine-tingling chills this October with The Birds at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 2, 2026
Noah Kahan released "Draw You Out," the lead single from THE HUNGER GAMES: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING (THE ALBUM). The soundtrack features 29 cross-genre artists and arrives ahead of the film's theatrical release.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2026
'The Dance of Death,' Conor McPherson's adaptation of the two plays first published in 1900-1901 by the Swedish writer August Strindberg, will be presented at LTV Studios.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2026
See rehearsal photos of Kristin Scott Thomas, Stephen Mangan and the company of The Cherry Orchard, taken by Johan Persson. Ian Rickson’s production will begin performances October 3 at the Harold Pinter Theatre.
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 16, 2026
BroadwayWorld has your official fall 2026 Off-Broadway preview, a complete guide to everything opening Off-Broadway! See West End transfers, stars in play revivals, multiple world premieres and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2026
Cape Rep Theatre will present Gip Hoppe's The Fall of the House of Usher September 30-October 25, 2026 in Brewster, Massachusetts, with James P. Byrne directing the revival in honor of the late playwright.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026
Elizabeth Anderson will lead a new company as Katniss Everdeen in THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE at Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre, joined by Vinnie Copeland, Nathan Stokes and Neil McDermott.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 2, 2026
Arden Theatre Company will open its new season in Philadelphia with GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY, a musical featuring Bob Dylan songs performed live by an actor-musician cast.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 2, 2026
Jarrott Productions announced its 12th season in Austin, featuring three plays exploring identity, storytelling, and friendship at Trinity Street Playhouse and Hyde Park Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2026
100A Productions will open its new season with fully staged shows and Industry Night readings exploring memory and storytelling, including I SAW THE LIGHTS starring Jaston Williams.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2026
Cape Rep Theatre will present BIKEMAN, written by Thomas Flynn, in a pair of performances at the Barn on the Cape Cod venue's campus.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2026
Lantern Theater Company will present the Philadelphia premiere of David Auburn's SUMMER, 1976, directed by Kate Galvin, at St. Stephen's Theater in Center City.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2026
Cape Rep Theatre is now presenting Girl from the North Country, written by Conor McPherson, music & lyrics by Bob Dylan. The show is directed by Maura Hanlon with musical direction by Scott Storr. Get a first look at production photos!
by Adi Ajzenstadt - Jul 31, 2026
With brilliant set design that transports you straight into a chaotic family home, The Brightening Air features masterclass performances across the board, led by Chris O’Dowd, Kate Gilmore, and Brian Gleeson. While the plot pivots into the absurd in its second half, the sheer quality of the acting and Conor McPherson's direction make it a compelling night at the theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2026
Music Theatre International announced that GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY is now available for theatres and schools to license for future productions.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2026
Stephen Mangan will play Lopakhin opposite Kristin Scott Thomas' Lyubov Ranevskaya in THE CHERRY ORCHARD at London's Harold Pinter Theatre, in a new adaptation by Conor McPherson directed by Ian Rickson.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2026
Conor McPherson's This Lime Tree Bower will be presented at Quick Eternity in Manhattan's Seaport district, featuring three interweaving monologues performed by James Broderick, Patrick Perih, and Forrest Weber.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2026
Tangent Theatre Company will present a reading of Kenneth Lonergan's Lobby Hero at Stissing Center's Grace Note space in Pine Plains, NY. The free event features Michael Rhodes, Sam Eisenbaum, Jessie Zarrelli, and Devin T. Gibbs.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2026
Irish Repertory Theatre revealed four productions for its 2026 Fall Season. Irish Rep’s 2026 Fall Season will kick off on the Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage with Eugene O'Neill’s The Hairy Ape directed by Ciarán O'Reilly.
by Team BWW - Jul 7, 2026
Ready to see your next West End show? Of course you are! Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week. Check out the shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to this week!
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 has won the Charles Wintour Award for Most Promising Playwright at the Evening Standard Awards for his play The Weir.
