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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


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

Martin McDonagh, Hangmen

Evening Standard Awards - 2015 - Best Play

Martin McDonaghHangmen


winner
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


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

Martin McDonaghThe Beauty Queen of Leenane

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Lachat Farm to Present the World Premiere of HOLE IN THE WALL
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2026

Lachat Farm, produces the world premiere of Hole in the Wall, a comedy written by Richard Rogers-Award winning playwright Jeff Hughes, directed by Christopher Denham, the multi-talented actor-writer-director whose screen credits famously include Oppenheimer, Argo, Shutter Island, and Billions.
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Video: Brian D’Arcy James Looks Back on Playing King George in HAMILTON
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 22, 2025

Five-time Tony nominee Brian D’Arcy James joined TODAY to discuss some of his current and past projects, including originating King George in Hamilton off-Broadway. Watch the full interview, where he also speaks about starring in the Peacock spy thriller series The Copenhagen Test and his Christmas song, 'Michigan Christmas.'
Critic James Lindhorst's Best of St. Louis Theatre in 2025 Photo
Critic James Lindhorst's Best of St. Louis Theatre in 2025
by James Lindhorst - Dec 15, 2025

This past season was the year of the comedy in St. Louis Theater. Companies across the city had audiences laughing all season long with slapstick, farce, and satire. There were some wonderful musical productions that really sang, a few hard hitting dramas, but comedies reigned in both quantity and quality. Instead of publishing a Top 10 list this year, I’m going to recognize the Best in St. Louis Theater for 2025. “The Best” is still a shortened list of just 13 shows out of the nearly 90 shows I saw this past year. It took weeks of thought and painstaking consideration to decide which productions would be included in my annual list. Here they are. The productions are listed in alphabetical order, not ranked by favorites:
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.
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.
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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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