Jez Butterworth
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Jez Butterworth was born in London in 1969. His plays include Mojo (1995), The Night Heron (2002), The Winterling (2006), Parlour Song (2008), Jerusalem (2009), The River (2012), and The Ferryman (2017). His plays have won two Olivier Awards, three Evening Standard Awards, Four Writer's Guild Awards ...
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Jez Butterworth during The 73rd Annual Tony Awards Meet The Nominees Press Day at the Sofitel Hotel on May 01, 2019 in New York City.

Jez Butterworth during The 73rd Annual Tony Awards Meet The Nominees Press Day at the Sofitel Hotel on May 01, 2019 in New York City.

Jez Butterworth during The 73rd Annual Tony Awards Meet The Nominees Press Day at the Sofitel Hotel on May 01, 2019 in New York City.
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Jez Butterworth Biography
Jez Butterworth was born in London in 1969. His plays include Mojo (1995), The Night Heron (2002), The Winterling (2006), Parlour Song (2008), Jerusalem (2009), The River (2012), and The Ferryman (2017). His plays have won two Olivier Awards, three Evening Standard Awards, Four Writer's Guild Awards and Three Critics Circle Awards. In 2007 he was given the E.M. Forster Award by the American Academy of Arts and Letters. His screenwriting credits include Fair Game, Get on Up (2014), Edge of Tomorrow (2014), Black Mass (2015), and Spectre (2015).Jez Butterworth Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Play ![]() |
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Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best New Comedy | ||
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Evening Standard Awards - 2009 - Best Play ![]() |
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Olivier Awards - 1996 - Best Comedy ![]() |
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Evening Standard Awards - 1995 - Charles Wintour Award for Most Promising Playwright ![]() |
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Jez Butterworth News

by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2022
Original Theatre Company today announces the judging panel for their new playwrighting prize, the Originals Playwriting Award – Mike Bartlett, Sarah Butcher, Angel Coulby, Jack Holden, Nick Marston, Dafydd Rogers, Abdul Shayek and Rachel Tackley.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2022
Peter Morgan, creator of The Crown, will be presenting the world premiere of his stage play Patriots, starring Tom Hollander, at London’s Almeida Theatre in July. The play focuses on Russian oligarchs,

by Gary Naylor - Apr 30, 2022
Sir Mark Rylance revisits his extraordinary Rooster Byron in a play that vibrates differently than when first staged in an England almost unrecognisable from the England of today

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2022
Michelle Farabaugh has been appointed to the position of Vice President, Account Services at Boneau/Bryan-Brown.

by Marianka Swain - Apr 1, 2022
London is never short of temptations, whether epic West End shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a juicy revival to a new political play and a classic musical reborn, here are some of this month’s most eye-catching openings. Don’t forget to check back for BroadwayWorld’s reviews, interviews and features!

by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2022
The cast and creative team for the Broadway-bound limited engagement of The Kite Runner at The Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street) this summer.

by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2022
Today producer Sonia Friedman announced who is joining the previously announced Mark Rylance and Mackenzie Crook, who will reprise their celebrated roles as Johnny “Rooster” Byron and Ginger respectively in Ian Rickson's production of Jez Butterworth's Jerusalem.

by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2022
Written by Stefano Massini, adapted by Olivier Award-nominated Ben Power and directed by multiple Olivier Award, Academy Award and Tony Award winner Sam Mendes, “The Lehman Trilogy,” comes to Los Angeles direct from a celebrated run on Broadway and follows sold-out runs at London's National Theatre, the Park Avenue Armory, and in London's West End.

by Michael Major - Oct 12, 2021
The Ferryman playwright has been tapped to adapt DeLillo's postmodern short story about a group of people that meet to watch the Super Bowl in 2022.

by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2021
City Springs Theatre Company has announced Shuler Hensley as its new Artistic Director. The Tony award winner has been an integral part of the company from its inception in 2017 but will now take on a more prominent role, working closely with recently named Executive Director, Natalie DeLancey.
Jez Butterworth Videos

by BroadwayWorld UK TV - Apr 15, 2020
In our latest Living Room Concert, actor Fra Fee treats us to a beautiful rendition of 'Not While I'm Around' from musical Sweeney Todd. Watch the video below!

by BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 10, 2019
Jez Butterworth has won the 2019 Tony Award for Best Play for THE FERRYMAN.

by BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 9, 2019
Rob Howell has won the 2019 Tony Award for Best Scenic Design of a Play and Best Costume Design of a Play for THE FERRYMAN.

by BroadwayWorld TV - May 14, 2019
Jez Butterworth just earned his second Tony nomination for his new play, The Ferryman. Watch as he tells us more about what the play means to him!

by TV - Press Previews - Jan 18, 2019
Jez Butterworth's The Ferryman - the critically-acclaimed new play recently named to an industry-leading 25 Best-Of-The-Year lists - will welcome many new cast members beginning Tuesday, February 19, with Brian d'Arcy James leading as Quinn Carney.

by TV - Press Previews - Oct 4, 2018
The Broadway engagement of Jez Butterworth's The Ferryman, the critically acclaimed, wildly popular play directed by Sam Mendes, is currently in previews at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 W. 45th Street). The production will celebrate opening night on Sunday, October 21.

by BroadwayWorld TV - Apr 17, 2018
You may have seen our BroadwayWorld Red Carpet video and Instagram story from the Olivier Awards. Now, check out our video from the Winners' Room, where we spoke to everyone from The Ferryman's Jez Butterworth to Hamilton's Nevin Steinberg and Girl from the North Country's Shirley Henderson. Watch the video below!

by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2018
On Today, January 26, Amazon Prime Video will premiere all nine episodes of original dramatic series BRITANNIA in the US.

by Caryn Robbins - Jan 15, 2018
On Friday, January 26, Amazon Prime Video will premiere all nine episodes of original dramatic series BRITANNIA in the US.
by Stage Tube - Oct 12, 2015
Happy Birthday Hugh Jackman! Jackman was recently seen in the role of Jean Valjean in the Les Miserables film. Jackman is also working on Broadway's Harry Houdini, set for the stage in 2014. He has also appeared on the Great White Way in Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway, A Steady Rain and The Boy From Oz. He played Curly in the West End's Oklahoma!, and appeared in an Off-Broadway production of Carousel, along with hosting the Tony Awards three times.production of Carousel, along with hosting the Tony Awards three times.