Deirdre O'Connell
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Stage credits include By the Water (MTC/Lortel nomination), The Way West (Labyrinth Theater Company, Steppenwolf Theatre), Little Children Dream of God (Roundabout Theatre Company), Scarcity (Rattlestick Playwrights Theater), The Vandal (The Flea), Magic/Bird (Broadway), Circle Mirror ...
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Stage credits include By the Water (MTC/Lortel nomination), The Way West (Labyrinth Theater Company, Steppenwolf Theatre), Little Children Dream of God (Roundabout Theatre Company), Scarcity (Rattlestick Playwrights Theater), The Vandal (The Flea), Magic/Bird (Broadway), Circle Mirror Transformation (Playwrights Horizons, Obie and Drama Desk awards), In the Wake (The Public Theater, Los Angeles Ovation Award, The Richard Seff Actor's Equity Award, Lortel nomination). Film: The Boy Downstairs; Gabriel; In the Radiant City; Synecdoche, NY; Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind; Fearless. TV: "The Path" (two seasons), recurring on "Nurse Jackie" and "The Affair." Deirdre has been honored with an Obie Award for Sustained Excellence in Performance and a Lilly Award.Deirdre O'Connell Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2022 - Distinguished Performance Awards | ||
Deirdre O'Connell, Dana H | ||
Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play ![]() |
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Deirdre O'Connell, Dana H. | ||
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Solo Performance | ||
Deirdre O'Connell, Dana H | ||
Drama League Awards - 2020 - Distinguished Performance Award | ||
Deirdre O'Connell, Dana H | ||
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Solo Performance ![]() |
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Deirdre O'Connell, Dana H. | ||
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | ||
Deirdre O'Connell, Fulfillment Center | ||
Drama League Awards - 2018 - Distinguished Performance Award | ||
Deirdre O'Connell, Fulfillment Center | ||
The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | ||
Deirdre O'Connell, By the Water | ||
The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Featured Actress | ||
Deirdre O'Connell, In the Wake | ||
Drama Desk Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play | ||
Deirdre O'Connell, Love and Anger |
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by Team BWW - Nov 28, 2022
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by Team BWW - Nov 21, 2022
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by Show Highlights - Nov 17, 2022
Get a first look at Lincoln Center Theater's production of Becky Nurse of Salem, a new play by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Rebecca Taichman, now in previews and will open on Sunday, December 4 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2022
On Tuesday, September 27, cast, crew and creatives of Lincoln Center Theater’s BECKY NURSE OF SALEM gathered for the first rehearsal. Get a first look at photos here!

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2022
Lincoln Center Theater has announced its upcoming production of Becky Nurse of Salem, a new play by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Rebecca Taichman. Becky Nurse of Salem will begin previews Thursday, October 27 and open on Thursday, November 21 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.

by BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 14, 2022
Another Tonys has come and gone! The American Theatre Wing's 75th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Ariana DeBose, aired live from Radio City Music Hall on Sunday night. We have interviews with the winners- including Matt Doyle, Marianne Elliott, Michael R. Jackson, Barbara Whitman, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Myles Frost, Phylicia Rashad, Joaquina Kalukango, and Deirdre O'Connell.

by Team BWW - Jun 12, 2022
Deirdre O'Connell has won the 2022 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for DANA H.

by BroadwayWorld TV - May 30, 2022
The countdown to the Tony Awards has a officially begun! On June 12, the brightest stars of the 2021-22 season will shine even brighter as they gather at the iconic Radio City Music Hall to celebrate Broadway's biggest night. Leading up to the 75th Annual Tony Awards, BroadwayWorld is getting up close and personal with the nominees. Today we're studying up on Deirdre O'Connell!

by Bruce Glikas - May 17, 2022
Just last night, Billy Crudup and Deirdre O'Connell co-hosted Vineyard Theatre's annual gala, honoring New York City Council Member Carlina Rivera and celebrating the music of the extraordinary late singer-songwriter Laura Nyro.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2022
Vineyard Theatre has announced that Billy Crudup (“The Morning Show,” The Vineyard’s Harry Clarke) and Deirdre O'Connell (recent Tony Nominee for Dana H.) will co-host Vineyard Theatre’s annual gala on Monday, May 16, 2022.
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by BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 14, 2022
Another Tonys has come and gone! The American Theatre Wing's 75th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Ariana DeBose, aired live from Radio City Music Hall on Sunday night. We have interviews with the winners- including Matt Doyle, Marianne Elliott, Michael R. Jackson, Barbara Whitman, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Myles Frost, Phylicia Rashad, Joaquina Kalukango, and Deirdre O'Connell.


by BroadwayWorld TV - May 30, 2022
The countdown to the Tony Awards has a officially begun! On June 12, the brightest stars of the 2021-22 season will shine even brighter as they gather at the iconic Radio City Music Hall to celebrate Broadway's biggest night. Leading up to the 75th Annual Tony Awards, BroadwayWorld is getting up close and personal with the nominees. Today we're studying up on Deirdre O'Connell!


by Team BWW - Oct 24, 2021
Dana H., by Obie Award winner Lucas Hnath and directed by Obie Award winner Les Waters, opened earlier this week on October 17, at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre, playing on a rotating schedule with Is This a Room. Deirdre O'Connell reprises her Obie Award-winning performance.
by Stage Tube - Jan 29, 2015
Roundabout Theatre Company presents the Roundabout Underground world-premiere production of Little Children Dream of God, a new play by Jeff Augustin, directed byGiovanna Sardelli, and featuring Gilbert Cruz (Manuel), CarlHendrick Louis (Toussaint and Man), Maurice Jones (Joel), Chris Myers (Vishal), Deirdre O'Connell (Carolyn), Carra Patterson (Sula) and Crystal Lucas-Perry (Madison). Click below to go behind the scenes with the playwright and more!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Apr 21, 2014
Chicago audiences depart for the country's western edge to experience the reality of the modern-day American dream in the world premiere of Mona Mansour's funny and insightful new play, The Way West, at Steppenwolf TheatreCompany. Ensemble member Amy Morton is at the helm following her Tony Award-nominated portrayal of Martha in Steppenwolf's production of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? on Broadway. The cast of six features Ira Amyx, ensemble member Martha Lavey, Caroline Neff, Deirdre O'Connell, Zoe Perry and Gabriel Ruiz. The Way West opens April 13 and runs through June 8, 2014 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre (1650 N Halsted St). Check out a first look at highlights below!