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 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.

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Deirdre O'Connell STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theater Off-Broadway Premiere, 2022
Becky Nurse

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2021
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Vineyard Off-Broadway Premiere, 2020
Dana H.

[Off-Broadway]
Barrow Street Theatricals Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
New York Theatre Workshop Premiere Production, 2018
Eller

[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Off-Broadway World Premiere, 2017
Suzan

[Off-Broadway]
MTC & Ars Nova World Premiere Production, 2014
Mary Murphy

[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Production, 2009
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Mary

[Off-Broadway]
2005
Marge

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Selma / Andrea / others

[Broadway]
1986
Mollie Malloy


Deirdre O'Connell Movies

[1987]Tin Men Nellie

[1987]Anna Assistant #2

[1988]Stars and Bars Shanda Gage

[1989]Misplaced Ella

[1990]Brain Dead Mrs. Halsey

[1990]State of Grace Irene

[1990]Pastime Inez Brice

[1992]CrissCross Shelly

[1992]Falling from Grace Sally Cutler

[1992]Straight Talk Lily

[1992]Cool World Isabelle Malley

[1992]Leaving Normal Ellen Dierdre O Connell

[1993]Fearless Nan Gordon

[1995]Smoke Sue the Waitress

[1996]Lifeform Dr. Gracia Scott

[1998]City of Angels Mrs. Balford

[1999]Just Looking Mrs. Braverman, Lenny's Teacher

[2001]Relative Evil Phyllis

[2001]Hearts in Atlantis Mrs. Gerber

[2002]Dragonfly Gwyn

[2003]Secondhand Lions Helen

[2004]Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Hollis

[2004]Imaginary Heroes Marge Dwyer

[2005]A Couple of Days and Nights Cosmo

[2005]Winter Passing Deirdre

[2006]Stephanie Daley Jane

[2007]Socket Hospital Staff

[2007]American Loser Cynthia

[2008]Synecdoche, New York Ellen's Mother

[2008]What Happens in Vegas Mrs. Fuller

[2008]Wendy and Lucy Deb

[2009]The Greatest Joyce

[2009]A Dog Year Donna Brady

[2014]St. Vincent Linda

[2014]The Quitter Kathleen Lembo

[2014]Gabriel Meredith

[2014]Apartment Troubles Ina

[2016]In the Radiant City Woman

[2016]Detours Beth

[2017]The Boy Downstairs Amy

[2018]Lez Bomb Rose

[2018]Diane Donna

[2020]Before/During/After Nancy

[2022]The Requin Anne


Deirdre O'Connell TV Shows

L.A. Doctors Suzanne Blum

Law & Order Dr. Valerie Knight, Joanna Wilder, Jane Schuman

Second Noah Shirley Crockmeyer

The Affair Athena Bailey

The Path Gab, Gab Armstrong

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Broadway Buying Guide: November 28, 2022

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Broadway Buying Guide: November 21, 2022

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, November 21, 2022.

Photos: First Look at Deirdre O'Connell & More in BECKY NURSE OF SALEM at Lincoln Center Theater

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.

Photos: See Deirdre O'Connell & More in Rehearsals for BECKY NURSE OF SALEM at Lincoln Center Theater

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!

Deirdre O'Connell & More to Star in Sarah Ruhl's BECKY NURSE OF SALEM at Lincoln Center Theater This Fall

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.

VIDEO: Backstage with the 2022 Tony Awards Winners!

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.

DANA H.'s Deirdre O'Connell Wins 2022 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

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.

Meet the 2022 Tony Nominees: DANA H.'s Deirdre O'Connell

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!

Photos: Inside the Vineyard Theatre Gala Celebrating Laura Nyro

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. 

Billy Crudup & Deirdre O'Connell to Host Vineyard Theatre 2022 Gala

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.

New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards Will Be Announced Tomorrow

The winners of the 2022 New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards will be announced Thursday, May 12 at 6pm. The selections will be made immediately beforehand at the organization's 86th annual voting meeting.

Photos: Backstage at the 37th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards

Taking home top prizes were Kimberly Akimbo and Oratorio For Living Things. Special honorees this year included Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Deirdre O'Connell and Playwrights' Sidewalk Inductee, David Henry Hwang.

Tony Awards Administration Committee Makes First Eligibility Rulings of the Season on SIX, CAROLINE, OR CHANGE, and More!

 The Tony Awards Administration Committee met yesterday to confirm the eligibility status of 12 Broadway productions for the 2021-2022 season.  This was the first time the Tony Awards Administration Committee met to decide the eligibility for the 75th Annual Tony Awards. The Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.

DANA H. and IS THIS A ROOM Will Play an Additional Two Weeks on Broadway

BroadwayWorld has just learned that the Broadway productions of Is This a Room and Dana H., which were previously set to conclude performances next week at the Lyceum Theatre, will extend for an additional two weeks. Both plays will play their final performances on November 28, 2021.

VIDEO: Go Inside DANA H.'s Opening Night on Broadway!

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.

Ken Fallin Draws the Stage - DANA H.

Check out Ken Fallin's illustration of Deirdre O'Connell in DANA H., which just opened on Broadway at the Lyceum Theatre.

Photos: Deirdre O'Connell & Company Take Opening Night Bows in DANA H.

Dana H., by Obie Award winner Lucas Hnath and directed by Obie Award winner Les Waters, just opened last night, October 17, at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre, playing on a rotating schedule with Is This a Room. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and we're taking you inside the curtain call!

40th Annual Kesselring Prize for Playwriting to be Presented to Mona Mansour by The National Arts Club

The 2020 Kesselring Prize for playwriting—a $25,000 award given annually to an outstanding playwright deserving of national recognition—is to be presented to Mona Mansour by The National Arts Club during a virtual ceremony on Thursday, February 25 at 6:00 PM.

Sting Joins THE HOMEBOUND PROJECT

The Homebound Project has announced that it will return on January 27–31 with its sixth edition. Music icon Sting and actors Paul Sparks and Eden Malyn join the previously announced team of actors, playwrights, and directors.

THE HOMEBOUND PROJECT Postpones Sixth Edition

At this time of national trauma and unrest, The Homebound Project has decided to temporarily postpone the Sixth Edition of its online theater initiative, which was scheduled to stream online January 13–17, 2021.

Deirdre O'Connell FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Deirdre O'Connell has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

Deirdre O'Connell has not appeared in the West End

Deirdre O'Connell has been nominated for several awards throughout her career. She has received nominations for the following awards: - Distinguished Performance Awards (Drama League Awards) for her role in "Dana H" - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for her role in "Dana H" - Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for her role in "Dana H" - Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for her role in "Dana H" - Performance Award (Obie Awards) for her role in "Dana H" - Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for her role in "Dana H" - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for her role in "Fulfillment Center" - Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for her role in "Fulfillment Center" - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (The Lortels) for her role in "By the Water" - Outstanding Featured Actress (The Lortels) for her role in "In the Wake" - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for her role in "Love and Anger" These nominations highlight Deirdre O'Connell's talent and recognition in the theater industry.

Deirdre O'Connell has won several awards for her performance in the play "Dana H." These include the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards, the Performance Award at the Obie Awards, and the Outstanding Solo Performance at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.

Deirdre O'Connell's next show will be Becky Nurse of Salem which opens on 11/21/2022 on Off-Broadway.

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