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BIO

Martin is an award-winning writer/director, and Hangmen marks his seventh play to be produced on Broadway. His plays include The Beauty Queen of Leenane, A Skull in Connemara, The Lonesome West, The Lieutenant of Inishmore, The Cripple of Inishmaan, The Pillowman, A Behanding in Spokane, and Hangmen. His most recent film, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, won Golden Globe Awards and BAFTA Awards for Best Picture and McDonagh’s screenplay. His other film work as writer/director includes Seven Psychopaths, In Bruges, and his Oscar-winning short, Six Shooter. His newest film, The Banshees of Inisherin, will be released within the year.

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Productions

The PillowmanThe Pillowman
 
[West End, 2023]
WRITER
HangmenHangmen
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Playwright
The Cripple of InishmaanThe Cripple of Inishmaan
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Playwright

Writing

The Pillowman
Playwright
Hangmen
Author

Movies

In Bruges
[ 2008 ] director
Seven Psychopaths
[ 2012 ] writer
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
[ 2017 ] director
The Banshees of Inisherin
[ 2022 ] producer

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play

Martin McDonagh, Hangmen


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Best Foreign Play

Martin McDonagh, Hangmen

Evening Standard Awards - 2015 - Best Play

Martin McDonaghHangmen


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Obie Awards - 2006 - Playwriting

Martin McDonagh, The Lieutenant Of Inishmore

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Play

Martin McDonagh, The Lieutenant of Inishmore


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Best Foreign Play

Martin McDonagh, The Pillowman

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Play

Martin McDonagh, The Pillowman


winner
Olivier Awards - 2004 - Best New Play

Martin McDonaghThe Pillowman


winner
Olivier Awards - 2003 - Best New Comedy

Martin McDonaghThe Lieutenant Of Inishmore

Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Play

Martin McDonagh, The Lonesome West

New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Play

Martin McDonagh, The Beauty Queen of Leenan

Olivier Awards - 1998 - Best New Comedy

Martin McDonaghA Skull In Connemara

Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Play

Martin McDonagh, The Beauty Queen of Leenane

Olivier Awards - 1997 - BBC Award for the Play of the Year

Martin McDonaghThe Beauty Queen Of Leenane


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Evening Standard Awards - 1996 - Charles Wintour Award for Most Promising Playwright

Martin McDonaghThe Beauty Queen of Leenane

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Tony Winner Daniel Radcliffe Will Star in EVERY BRILLIANT THING on Broadway Photo
Tony Winner Daniel Radcliffe Will Star in EVERY BRILLIANT THING on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 29, 2025

Daniel Radcliffe is heading back to Broadway in 2026. The Tony winner will star in the Broadway transfer of Duncan Macmillan's Every Brilliant Thing, directed by Jeremy Herrin and Macmillan. Performances will begin on February 21 at the Hudson Theatre, with an opening set for March 12.
Alex Brightman & Sara Chase Will Lead SCHMIGADOON! on Broadway Photo
Alex Brightman & Sara Chase Will Lead SCHMIGADOON! on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 15, 2025

Schmigadoon has found its leading players! Alex Brightman (Beetlejuice) and Sara Chase (The Great Gatsby) will reprise their roles of Josh Skinner and Melissa Gimble in the Broadway production of Schmigadoon! Brightman and Chase originated the roles in The Kennedy Center production earlier this year.
Martin McDonagh's THE PILLOWMAN to be Presented at The Heights Players Photo
Martin McDonagh's THE PILLOWMAN to be Presented at The Heights Players
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2025

The Heights Players will continue its 70th season with Martin McDonagh's gripping and provocative masterwork 'The Pillowman'. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN Comes to City Theatre Photo
THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN Comes to City Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2025

City Theatre at Sacramento City College will produce The Cripple of Inishmaan by Martin McDonagh and directed by Christine Nicholson. Learn more about the show here!
Focus presenta su temporada 2025-2026 Photo
Focus presenta su temporada 2025-2026
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Sep 5, 2025

La Cubana y Germans de sang encabezan la programación musical del grupo teatral catalán.
Tom Sturridge and Brian d’Arcy James Join Michelle Williams in ANNA CHRIS Photo
Tom Sturridge and Brian d’Arcy James Join Michelle Williams in ANNA CHRISTIE
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 26, 2025

St. Ann’s Warehouse has just announced that Tony nominees Tom Sturridge and Brian d’Arcy James have joined the cast of St. Ann’s new production of Eugene O’Neill’s “Anna Christie,” directed by Thomas Kail. We have all of the details here!
Dramatists Play Service Rolls Out One-Act PETER PAN GOES WRONG Across the US and Cana Photo
Dramatists Play Service Rolls Out One-Act PETER PAN GOES WRONG Across the US and Canada
by Team BWW - Aug 5, 2025

Dramatists Play Service, an iconic imprint of Concord Theatricals, announced the release of One-Act Peter Pan Goes Wrong, a shortened version of the original hilarious full-length play. The new comedy is now available to license for productions across US and Canada.
Mia Carragher Will Lead Stage Premiere of THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE Photo
Mia Carragher Will Lead Stage Premiere of THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2025

Mia Carragher is set to play the iconic role of Katniss Everdeen in the upcoming first-ever live stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins' book “The Hunger Games” and Lionsgate's motion picture, The Hunger Games.
Druid Theatre’s ENDGAME and More Set for Irish Arts Center Fall 2025 Season Photo
Druid Theatre’s ENDGAME and More Set for Irish Arts Center Fall 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2025

Irish Arts Center has revealed its Fall 2025 season, anchored by Druid Theatre’s celebrated production of Samuel Beckett’s Endgame. Learn more about the season here!
Video: Andrew Garfield, Michael Stuhlbarg & More Star in AFTER THE HUNT Trailer Photo
Video: Andrew Garfield, Michael Stuhlbarg & More Star in AFTER THE HUNT Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 16, 2025

The official trailer has been released for After the Hunt, Luca Guadagnino's latest film starring Tony Award winner Andrew Garfield (Angels in America), Julia Roberts, Ayo Edebiri, Tony nominee Michael Stuhlbarg, and Chloë Sevigny. Watch it now!
THE LOST GOSPEL OF PONTIUS PILATE Starring Maxwell Caulfield Comes to Theatre 40 Photo
THE LOST GOSPEL OF PONTIUS PILATE Starring Maxwell Caulfield Comes to Theatre 40
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2025

The Lost Gospel of Pontius Pilate concerns itself with the dilemma and fateful decision of a Roman governor. The show comes to Theatre 40 this month. Learn more here!
THE LOST GOSPEL OF PONTIUS PILATE Starring Maxwell Caulfield at Theatre 40 Photo
THE LOST GOSPEL OF PONTIUS PILATE Starring Maxwell Caulfield at Theatre 40
by Emmy Rice - Jun 8, 2025

The Lost Gospel of Pontius Pilate will have its West Coast premiere on Saturday, June 28, at 7:30 p.m. The show is written by Michael Punter, original direction by Kristine Lewis, presented by Theatre Forty, and starring Maxwell Caulfield.
CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, EUREKA DAY, and More Join Gamm Theatre 2025-26 Subscription Se Photo
CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, EUREKA DAY, and More Join Gamm Theatre 2025-26 Subscription Season
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2025

The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) has announced its 2025-2026 season packed with reimagined classics and bold contemporary stories that will touch audiences with both humor and heartbreak.
Concord Acquires Broadway Licensing Global and Imprints Photo
Concord Acquires Broadway Licensing Global and Imprints
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2025

Concord has acquired Broadway Licensing Global. BLG’s family of imprints, Broadway Licensing, Dramatists Play Service, Playscripts, and Stage Rights, will now become part of Concord Theatricals.
Alex Brightman Wants to Star in Martin McDonagh's THE PILLOWMAN Photo
Alex Brightman Wants to Star in Martin McDonagh's THE PILLOWMAN
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 25, 2025

Broadway alum Alex Brightman and writer and actor Brandon Rogers recently revealed some of their dream Broadway roles. Both performers appear in Hazbin Hotel, the animated musical series that features a large ensemble of Broadway veterans. 
Review: Jobsite Theater Presents Martin McDonagh's THE PILLOWMAN at the Shimberg Play Photo
Review: Jobsite Theater Presents Martin McDonagh's THE PILLOWMAN at the Shimberg Playhouse
by Peter Nason - Mar 22, 2025

Harrowing & Hilarious, the play's comedy is pitch black and the show itself is pitch perfect.
Review: Teresa Doggett is Bloody Brilliant in Albion Theatre's THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LE Photo
Review: Teresa Doggett is Bloody Brilliant in Albion Theatre's THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE
by James Lindhorst - Mar 15, 2025

As the Irish would say, THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE is simply grand. Ashton is a skillful storyteller. He and his assistant director C.J. Langdon have elicited stunning performances from Cochran, Doggett, Matthews, and Meyers. McDonagh’s script is dripping with mordant and grim humor. Put Albion’s fierce and menacing production of the darkly humorous THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE on your short list of plays to see this March.
Review: A Blistering, Searing No-Holds-Barred Thriller Takes Center Stage with Martin Photo
Review: A Blistering, Searing No-Holds-Barred Thriller Takes Center Stage with Martin Mcdonagh’s THE PILLOWMAN at Jobsite Theater
by Drew Eberhard - Mar 14, 2025

This evening, or rather last evening, during their “Final Preview,” I was once again regaled to my seat with baited breath as I waited for the lights to fall on McDonagh’s masterpiece and, forthrightly, my favorite play, The Pillowman.
Richard Jordan Joins Priyanka Shetty's #CHARLOTTESVILLE at 2025 Edinburgh Fringe as Photo
Richard Jordan Joins Priyanka Shetty's #CHARLOTTESVILLE at 2025 Edinburgh Fringe as Producer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

Richard Jordan has joined the creative team for playwright/actress Priyanka Shetty's critically acclaimed solo play, #CHARLOTTESVILLE, set to play at Edinburgh Fringe. Learn more!
Meet the Cast of GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK, Now in Previews on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK, Now in Previews on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

Good Night, and Good Luck is now in previews on Broadway,  The new play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, stars Clooney in his Broadway debut. Meet the cast here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Martin McDonagh written?

Martin McDonagh has written 10 shows including The Beauty Queen of Leenane (Playwright), The Cripple of Inishmaan (Playwright), The Beauty Queen of Leenane (Playwright), The Lonesome West (Playwright), A Skull in Connemara (Playwright), The Pillowman (Playwright), The Lieutenant of Inishmore (Playwright), The Lieutenant of Inishmore (Playwright), A Behanding In Spokane (Playwright), Hangmen (Author).

What awards has Martin McDonagh been nominated for?

Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play (Drama League Awards) for Hangmen, Best Foreign Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Hangmen, Best Play (Evening Standard Awards) for Hangmen, Playwriting (Obie Awards) for The Lieutenant Of Inishmore, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Lieutenant of Inishmore, Best Foreign Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for The Pillowman, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Pillowman, Best New Play (Olivier Awards) for The Pillowman, Best New Comedy (Olivier Awards) for The Lieutenant Of Inishmore, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Lonesome West, Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for The Beauty Queen of Leenan, Best New Comedy (Olivier Awards) for A Skull In Connemara, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Beauty Queen of Leenane, BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for The Beauty Queen Of Leenane and Charles Wintour Award for Most Promising Playwright (Evening Standard Awards) for The Beauty Queen of Leenane.

What awards has Martin McDonagh won?

Martin McDonagh has won several prestigious awards, including Best Foreign Play from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for both Hangmen and The Pillowman. He received the Playwriting award from the Obie Awards for The Lieutenant Of Inishmore. Additionally, The Pillowman earned him the Best New Play award at the Olivier Awards, while The Lieutenant Of Inishmore won Best New Comedy at the same ceremony. McDonagh was also honored with the Charles Wintour Award for Most Promising Playwright at the Evening Standard Awards for The Beauty Queen of Leenane.

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