Laura Donnelly
Latest News on Laura Donnelly:
THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Will Offer Lottery and Rush Tickets (Sep 10, 2024)
Meet the Four Young Stars of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA (Sep 12, 2024)
Meet the Cast of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway (Sep 11, 2024)
THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Will Offer Lottery and Rush Tickets (Sep 10, 2024)
Meet the Four Young Stars of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA (Sep 12, 2024)
Meet the Cast of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway (Sep 11, 2024)
BIO
Laura Donnelly is an Olivier Award-winning and Tony nominated actress who will reprise her leading role in The Hills of California written by Jez Butterworth and directed by Sam Mendes where she received a second nomination for Best Actress at the Olivier Awards this year. Other stage highlights include the Tony and Olivier Award-winning play The Ferryman written by Jez Butterworth and directed by Sam Mendes and The River on Broadway co-starring Hugh Jackman. Screen credits include HBO’s “The Nevers,” Starz’s “Outlander,” and Marvel’s “Werewolf By Night” alongside Gael Garcia Bernal.
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The Cast of 'The Hills of California' including Laura Donnelly, Lara McDonnell, Helena Wilson, Nicola Turner, Ophelia Lovibond, Sophia Ally, Nancy Allsop, Leanne Best, Bryan Dick, Richard Short, David Wilson Barnes, Richard Lumsden, Ta’Rea Campbell, Sawyer Barth, Ellyn Heald, Cameron Scoggins, Max Roll, Erin Rose Doyle, Sadie Veach, Liz Pearce, Jessica Baglow, Liam Bixbany and Q. Smith
Date:
09/04/2024
From: Photos: The Cast of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Meets the Press
The Cast of 'The Hills of California' including Laura Donnelly, Lara McDonnell, Helena Wilson, Nicola Turner, Ophelia Lovibond, Sophia Ally, Nancy Allsop, Leanne Best, Bryan Dick, Richard Short, David Wilson Barnes, Richard Lumsden, Ta’Rea Campbell, Sawyer Barth, Ellyn Heald, Cameron Scoggins, Max Roll, Erin Rose Doyle, Sadie Veach, Liz Pearce, Jessica Baglow, Liam Bixbany and Q. Smith
Date:
09/04/2024
From: Photos: The Cast of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Meets the Press
The Cast of 'The Hills of California' including Laura Donnelly, Lara McDonnell, Helena Wilson, Nicola Turner, Ophelia Lovibond, Sophia Ally, Nancy Allsop, Leanne Best, Bryan Dick, Richard Short, David Wilson Barnes, Richard Lumsden, Ta’Rea Campbell, Sawyer Barth, Ellyn Heald, Cameron Scoggins, Max Roll, Erin Rose Doyle, Sadie Veach, Liz Pearce, Jessica Baglow, Liam Bixbany and Q. Smith
Date:
09/04/2024
From: Photos: The Cast of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Meets the Press
Playwright Jez Butterworth, Director Sam Mendes & The Cast of 'The Hills of California' including Laura Donnelly, Lara McDonnell, Helena Wilson, Nicola Turner, Ophelia Lovibond, Sophia Ally, Nancy Allsop, Leanne Best, Bryan Dick, Richard Short, David Wilson Barnes, Richard Lumsden, Ta’Rea Campbell, Sawyer Barth, Ellyn Heald, Cameron Scoggins, Max Roll, Erin Rose Doyle, Sadie Veach, Liz Pearce, Jessica Baglow, Liam Bixbany and Q. Smith
Date:
09/04/2024
From: Photos: The Cast of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Meets the Press
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STAGE CREDITS
Movies
Insatiable
[ 2008 ] Rachel
[ 2008 ] Rachel
Dread
[ 2009 ] Abby
[ 2009 ] Abby
Right Hand Drive
[ 2009 ] Ashley
[ 2009 ] Ashley
Hello Carter
[ 2013 ] Tara Stephens
[ 2013 ] Tara Stephens
Heart of Lightness
[ 2014 ] Ellida
[ 2014 ] Ellida
The Program
[ 2015 ] Emma O Reilly
[ 2015 ] Emma O Reilly
Tolkien
[ 2019 ] Mabel Tolkien
[ 2019 ] Mabel Tolkien
TV Shows
Britannia
Hella
Hella
Merlin
Freya
Freya
Outlander
Jenny Fraser
Jenny Fraser
The Nevers
Amalia True
Amalia True
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Laura Donnelly, The Ferryman
winner
Olivier Awards - 2018 - Best Actress
Laura Donnelly, The Ferryman
Videos
Video: Cast of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Explains the Story Behind the Play
by Joshua Wright - Jul 25, 2024
VIDEO: Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins Star in the Second Trailer for TOLKIEN
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 6, 2019
TV: Brian d'Arcy James, Holley Fain, Emily Bergl & Company Get Ready to Join THE FERRYMAN!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 18, 2019
TV: THE FERRYMAN Arrives on Broadway- Go Inside Opening Night!
by TV - Opening Night Special - Oct 22, 2018
VIDEO: STARZ Goes Behind the Scenes of OUTLANDER, Returning This April
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 4, 2015
TV: Chatting with Hugh Jackman and the Company of THE RIVER on Opening Night!
by TV - Opening Night Special - Nov 18, 2014
VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Talks Bringing Butterworth's THE RIVER to Broadway
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 14, 2014
VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Talks Joan Rivers Funeral, New Broadway Play 'The River' on TONIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 11, 2014
News
THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Will Offer Lottery and Rush Tickets
The New York premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes, begins previews tomorrow, September 11, at the Broadhurst Theatre. The production has just announced its lottery and rush policies so you can get your hands on discount tickets!
The New York premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes, begins previews tomorrow, September 11, at the Broadhurst Theatre. The production has just announced its lottery and rush policies so you can get your hands on discount tickets!
Meet the Four Young Stars of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA
Just last week, the four youngest stars from one of the most buzzed-about new plays of the season packed a suitcase and headed west to make their Broadway dreams come true. Lara McDonnell, Nicola Turner, Sophia Ally, and Nancy Allsop are telling us all about their Broadway debuts!
Just last week, the four youngest stars from one of the most buzzed-about new plays of the season packed a suitcase and headed west to make their Broadway dreams come true. Lara McDonnell, Nicola Turner, Sophia Ally, and Nancy Allsop are telling us all about their Broadway debuts!
Meet the Cast of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
The Hills of California will begin previews on Broadway tonight, Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Meet the cast of The Hills of California here!
The Hills of California will begin previews on Broadway tonight, Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Meet the cast of The Hills of California here!
Photos: THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Broadway Cast in Rehearsals
Get a first look at photos of the Broadway cast of The Hills of California in rehearsals here! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Get a first look at photos of the Broadway cast of The Hills of California in rehearsals here! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: The Cast of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Meets the Press
The Hills of California will begin previews Wednesday, September 11, 2024. The show's cast and team recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand at the event. Check out photos here!
The Hills of California will begin previews Wednesday, September 11, 2024. The show's cast and team recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand at the event. Check out photos here!
Up on the Marquee: THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA
Following their triumphant production of The Ferryman, Tony-winning Playwright Jez Butterworth and Oscar and Tony-winning Director Sam Mendes reunite for The Hills of California- coming to Broadway this fall. Check out photos of the new Broadway marquee at the Broadhurst Theatre here.
Following their triumphant production of The Ferryman, Tony-winning Playwright Jez Butterworth and Oscar and Tony-winning Director Sam Mendes reunite for The Hills of California- coming to Broadway this fall. Check out photos of the new Broadway marquee at the Broadhurst Theatre here.
Manhattan Theatre Club Joins Production Team of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA on Broadway
Manhattan Theatre Club has joined the producing team of the Broadway premiere of The Hills of California, a new play by Jez Butterworth and directed by Sam Mendes.
Manhattan Theatre Club has joined the producing team of the Broadway premiere of The Hills of California, a new play by Jez Butterworth and directed by Sam Mendes.
Jez Butterworth's THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Reveals Full Broadway Cast
The complete Broadway cast has been announced for the New York premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes. Learn more about who will star in the production here!
The complete Broadway cast has been announced for the New York premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes. Learn more about who will star in the production here!
Video: Cast of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Explains the Story Behind the Play
Watch as the cast of Jez Butterworth Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes, talks about the story of the play. The production will open on Broadway for a limited engagement at the Broadhurst Theatre this fall.
Watch as the cast of Jez Butterworth Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes, talks about the story of the play. The production will open on Broadway for a limited engagement at the Broadhurst Theatre this fall.
London Cast Will Reprise Roles in THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA on Broadway
Initial casting has been announced for the Broadway premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes. Find out who is starring in the show here!
Initial casting has been announced for the Broadway premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes. Find out who is starring in the show here!
THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA, Directed by Sam Mendes, Will Open on Broadway
Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes, will open on Broadway this fall! The play will perform a limited engagement at the Broadhurst Theatre with previews beginning in September.
Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes, will open on Broadway this fall! The play will perform a limited engagement at the Broadhurst Theatre with previews beginning in September.
Olivier Awards 2024: The Full List of Winners
The biggest stars of London theatre gathered today at the Royal Albert Hall for the Olivier Awards 2024, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Find out about Sunset Boulevard and the night's other big winners!
The biggest stars of London theatre gathered today at the Royal Albert Hall for the Olivier Awards 2024, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Find out about Sunset Boulevard and the night's other big winners!
BroadwayWorld's Olivier Awards 2024 Predictions
The 2024 Olivier Awards are fast approaching on April 14. Ahead of one of the most exciting nights in theatreland, our critics – Aliya Al-Hassan, Mica Blackwell, Alexander Cohen, Katie Kirkpatrick, Kat Mokrynski, Gary Naylor, Kerrie Nicholson, Matthew Paluch and Christiana Rose share their thoughts about who and what will triumph on the night, as well as who should twin each category.
The 2024 Olivier Awards are fast approaching on April 14. Ahead of one of the most exciting nights in theatreland, our critics – Aliya Al-Hassan, Mica Blackwell, Alexander Cohen, Katie Kirkpatrick, Kat Mokrynski, Gary Naylor, Kerrie Nicholson, Matthew Paluch and Christiana Rose share their thoughts about who and what will triumph on the night, as well as who should twin each category.
SUNSET BOULEVARD, PLAZA SUITE, and More Nominated For Olivier Awards; Full List!
The nominations are in for this year's Olivier Awards! Among those nominated are Sunset Boulevard, Plaza Suite, The National Theatre, and many more. Check out the full list of nominations here!
The nominations are in for this year's Olivier Awards! Among those nominated are Sunset Boulevard, Plaza Suite, The National Theatre, and many more. Check out the full list of nominations here!
Review Roundup: Jez Butterworth's THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA
Jez Butterworth’s new play, The Hills of California, just celebrated opening night and we've got the consensus from the critics!
Jez Butterworth’s new play, The Hills of California, just celebrated opening night and we've got the consensus from the critics!
Photos: First Look at THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA at the Harold Pinter Theatre
All new production photos have been released for Jez Butterworth’s new play, The Hills of California. Check out the photos here!
All new production photos have been released for Jez Butterworth’s new play, The Hills of California. Check out the photos here!
Review: THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA, Harold Pinter Theatre
Death comes to us all and the spectre of the end of life often brings families together who may not have met for years, even decades. Jez Butterworth’s bittersweet and bitingly funny new play, The Hills of California, draws both on this and how events are shaped by memory and by who remembers them.
Death comes to us all and the spectre of the end of life often brings families together who may not have met for years, even decades. Jez Butterworth’s bittersweet and bitingly funny new play, The Hills of California, draws both on this and how events are shaped by memory and by who remembers them.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For Jez Butterworth's THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA
All new rehearsal photos have been released for Jez Butterworth’s new play, The Hills of California. Check out the photos here!
All new rehearsal photos have been released for Jez Butterworth’s new play, The Hills of California. Check out the photos here!
STAGE DOOR JONNY Returns to the Jermyn Street Theatre With Jez Butterworth and Laura Donelly
On Sunday 3 March at 5pm, acclaimed actor Jonathan Cake's podcast, Stage Door Jonny, returns to Jermyn Street Theatre for a third live edition. This time, Jonny is joined by one of the UK's leading playwrights, Jez Butterworth, and Olivier Award-winning actress, Laura Donnelly for his usual brew of candid and up-close conversation.
On Sunday 3 March at 5pm, acclaimed actor Jonathan Cake's podcast, Stage Door Jonny, returns to Jermyn Street Theatre for a third live edition. This time, Jonny is joined by one of the UK's leading playwrights, Jez Butterworth, and Olivier Award-winning actress, Laura Donnelly for his usual brew of candid and up-close conversation.
Laura Donnelly, Leanne Best, Ophelia Lovibond, and Helena Wilson Will Lead THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA
Laura Donnelly (The Ferryman, The Nevers, Outlander), Leanne Best (Sweat, Ripper Street, Line of Duty), Ophelia Lovibond (Minx, W1A, The Effect) and Helena Wilson (Vogue World, Jack Absolute Flies Again, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern) lead the cast as the Webb family in Jez Butterworth's new play, The Hills of California.
Laura Donnelly (The Ferryman, The Nevers, Outlander), Leanne Best (Sweat, Ripper Street, Line of Duty), Ophelia Lovibond (Minx, W1A, The Effect) and Helena Wilson (Vogue World, Jack Absolute Flies Again, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern) lead the cast as the Webb family in Jez Butterworth's new play, The Hills of California.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Laura Donnelly been in?
Laura Donnelly has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
How many West End shows has Laura Donnelly been in?
Laura Donnelly has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.
What was Laura Donnelly's first West End show?
Laura Donnelly's first West End show was The Ferryman (Royal Court) which opened in 2017
What awards has Laura Donnelly been nominated for?
Laura Donnelly has been nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for her role in The Ferryman. She has also received a nomination for Best Actress at the Olivier Awards for her performance in The Ferryman.
What awards has Laura Donnelly won?
Laura Donnelly won the Best Actress award at the Olivier Awards for her performance in The Ferryman.
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