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A Man of No Importance

Closing: December 29, 2002

A Man of No Importance - 2002 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Mitzi E. Newhouse Theatre
150 West 65th St. at Broadway New York, NY 10023

Based on the film "A Man Of No Importance".

Winner of the 2003 Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical and the second work by the Tony Award winners of RAGTIME.

The tender and beautifully woven tale of love, friendship and coming to terms with one’s identity takes place in Dublin in 1964. Alfie Byrne, a middle-aged bachelor living a quiet life with his spinster sister, spends his days as a bus conductor and his nights as a community theater impresario dedicated to the plays of his hero, Oscar Wilde. A modest and quiet man, Alfie has always found his greatest satisfaction as the artistic director of the St. Imelda's Players, an amateur theatrical group housed in the local church. When Alfie declares that, instead of their usual production of The Importance of Being Earnest, the troupe will next present Wilde's provocative Salome, the church authorities balk at the play's "immodest dancing" and his safe little world begins to crumble. At the Victor Jory Theatre at Actors Theatre.


A Man of No Importance - 2002 - Off-Broadway Cast

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Review: A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE at The Bent
by Audrey Liebross - May 12, 2026


The Bent, the Coachella Valley’s LGBTQ+ theatre company, is presenting its first musical, A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE, written by Terrence McNally (book), Stephen Flaherty (music), and Lynn Ahrens (lyrics). The writers and composer have put together a moving book, lyrics, and score that create a deeply affecting and emotional story, with just enough hilarity to soften the upsetting moments. The brilliant acting, singing, directing, and design make this show a must-see.

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by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2026


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Review: A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE at Players' Ring
by Dan Marois - Jun 11, 2025


The Players' Ring in Portsmouth, in its latest offering, invites audiences into the unassuming yet profoundly resonant world of “A Man of No Importance.” This 2002 musical, with its tender book by Terrence McNally and the soaring melodies of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, (They wrote the musical, “Ragtime.”) gently peels back the layers of common day life into a universe of heartfelt human connection and quiet courage.

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Review: A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE at Hill Arts Center
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Mar 2, 2024


Portland’s Good Theater poetic, poignant revival of the Ahrens/Flaherty musical, A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE, exquisitely directed by Brian P. Allen, marks several memorable milestones for this company which has been a jewel in Portland’s theatrical scene for twenty-one seasons.

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A Man of No Importance History

Other Productions of A Man of No Importance

2001   New York Reading
New York
2002   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2002   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
2022   Off-Broadway Classic Stage Company Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway

A Man of No Importance - 2002 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
A Man of No Importance — awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2003 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Roger Rees
2003 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Steven Pasquale
2003 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical 0
2002 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Terrence McNally
2002 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Musical Joe Mantello
2002 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical Charles Keating
2002 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical Steven Pasquale
2002 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Lynn Ahrens
2002 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Stephen Flaherty
2002 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical A Man of No Importance

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