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God of Carnage 2009

Run Time:
90 minutes, with no intermission
Opened: March 22, 2009
Closing: June 06, 2010

God of Carnage - 2009 Broadway History , Info & More

God of Carnage is a comedy of manners without the manners. The play deals with the aftermath of a playground altercation between two boys and what happens when their parents meet to talk about it.



On July 27, 2009 the production began a six-week summer hiatus. Performances resumed September 8.


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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR God of Carnage

God of Carnage
8 / 10

The play doesn't really have the heft to sustain its somewhat strained thematic premise. But thanks to witty dialogue and incisive characterizations, it's wonderful fun nonetheless. Matthew Warchus has staged the farcical proceedings to comic perfection, with the physical (and sometimes gross) slapstick humor expertly rendered.

God of Carnage
8 / 10

Not quite a fully realized play, it's an extended situation comedy featuring two couples meeting to discuss a playground fight between their 11-year-old sons. It seems one of the little boys whacked the other with a stick causing him to lose two teeth. At first, the interaction is civil but there are tensions in the air. It doesn't take long before emotions erupt. And look out. Besides being exceptionally funny, there are several shocking moments in this play that are bound to take you by complete surprise.

GOD OF CARNAGE Closes Today
by Robert Diamond - June 6, 2010


The Tony Award-winning Best Play, GOD OF CARNAGE, will play its final 3 weeks before it must close June 6. GOD OF CARNAGE recently marked its 400th performance on Broadway at the Jacobs Theatre.

GOD OF CARNAGE Plays Final Week, Closes 6/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 1, 2010


Broadway's hottest comedy, the Tony Award-winning Best Play, GOD OF CARNAGE, will play its final week before it must close June 6.

Baker, Daniels, Liu & McTeer Present At Outer Critics Circle Awards 5/27
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2010


Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers and commentators for all media covering New York theatre, is proud to announce the cast of the hit comedy 'God of Carnage' --- Dylan Baker, Jeff Daniels, Lucy Liu and Janet McTeer will serve as presenters at the organization's 60th Annual Award ceremony on Thursday, May 27th (4PM) at Sardi's Restaurant (234 West 44th Street).

GOD OF CARNAGE Moves Up Closing to June 6
by Robert Diamond - May 18, 2010


The Tony Award-winning Best Play, GOD OF CARNAGE, will play its final 3 weeks before it must close June 6. GOD OF CARNAGE recently marked its 400th performance on Broadway at the Jacobs Theatre.

STAGE TUBE: GOD OF CARNAGE's Lucy Liu On Regis And Kelly
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 11, 2010


Lucy Liu, star of Broadway's hottest comedy, the Tony Award-winning Best Play, GOD OF CARNAGE, appeared on 'Live with Regis & Kelly' this morning.

GOD OF CARNAGE Star Lucy Liu on Live with Regis & Kelly 5/11
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2010


Tune in to see Lucy Liu, star of Broadway's hottest comedy, the Tony Award-winning Best Play, GOD OF CARNAGE, on Live with Regis & Kelly tomorrow, Tuesday, May 11. 'Live with Regis & Kelly' airs in the New York area on WABC-TV at 9:00am.

Baker, Daniels, Liu & McTeer Present At Outer Critics Circle Awards
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 5, 2010


Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers and commentators for all media covering New York theatre, is proud to announce the cast of the hit comedy 'God of Carnage' --- Dylan Baker, Jeff Daniels, Lucy Liu and Janet McTeer will serve as presenters at the organization's 60th Annual Award ceremony on Thursday, May 27th (4PM) at Sardi's Restaurant (234 West 44th Street).

Photo Coverage: Sardi's Honors GOD OF CARNAGE with Wall Portraits
by Walter McBride - April 29, 2010


The entire cast of Broadway's Tony Award-winning play, GOD OF CARNAGE, received caricatures at Sardi's on Tuesday, April 27. Dylan Baker, Jeff Daniels, Lucy Liu and Janet McTeer were each honored with their own caricature which will hang on the walls of the famous restaurant. GOD OF CARNAGE is currently playing at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration.

GOD OF CARNAGE to Close on June 27
by Robert Diamond - April 26, 2010


Broadway's hottest comedy, the Tony Award-winning Best Play, GOD OF CARNAGE marked its 400th performance on Broadway at the Jacobs Theatre Thursday, April 22 and has now announced that the show will come to a close on June 27th at the completion of the current cast's contracts.

GOD OF CARNAGE Celebrates 400 Performances On Broadway 4/22
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2010


Broadway's hottest comedy, the Tony Award-winning Best Play, GOD OF CARNAGE will mark its 400th performance on Broadway at the Jacobs Theatre Thursday, April 22.

GOD OF CARNAGE Celebrates 400 Performances On Broadway 4/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 19, 2010


Broadway's hottest comedy, the Tony Award-winning Best Play, GOD OF CARNAGE will mark its 400th performance on Broadway at the Jacobs Theatre Thursday, April 22.

STAGE TUBE: GOD OF CARNAGE's Jeff Daniels Visits Late Night With Jimmy Fallon
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 12, 2010


God Of Carnage star Jeff Daniels stopped by Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. During his visit he discussed his experiences hosting Saturday Night Live, his new and original roles in God Of Carnage, his Tony nomination, and his new movie Paper Man.

GOD OF CARNAGE Star Jeff Daniels Set For Late Night With Jimmy Fallon Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 9, 2010


Tune in to see Jeff Daniels, one of the stars of Broadway's hottest comedy, the Tony Award-winning Best Play, GOD OF CARNAGE, on 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon' this Friday, April 9. 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon' airs on WNBC-TV Channel 4 at 12:35am in the New York area. Check local listings for times outside the New York area.

GOD OF CARNAGE's Jeff Daniels To Appear On Martha Stewart 4/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 31, 2010


Tune in to see Jeff Daniels, star of Broadway's hottest comedy, the Tony Award-winning Best Play, GOD OF CARNAGE, on 'The Martha Stewart Show' this Thursday, April 1. 'The Martha Stewart Show' airs in the New York area on WNBC, Channel 4 at 11:00am. Check local listings for times outside the New York area. On 'The Martha Stewart Show,' Jeff will make faux food that looks good enough to eat.

STAGE TUBE: Lucy Liu Talks GOD OF CARNAGE on 'Today' Show
by BroadwayWorld TV - March 22, 2010


Actress Lucy Liu made a recent guest appearance on the 'Today Show' to discuss her role in the hit show GOD OF CARNAGE which celebrated its first anniversary on Broadway on March 22. Starring Dylan Baker, Jeff Daniels, Lucy Liu and Janet McTeer, GOD OF CARNAGE is playing at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street).

GOD OF CARNAGE's Lucy Liu To Guest On Late Show With Jimmy Fallon 3/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 17, 2010


Tune in to see Lucy Liu, star of Broadway's hottest comedy, the Tony Award-winning Best Play, GOD OF CARNAGE, on the Late Show with Jimmy Fallon tomorrow, Thursday, March 18.

TV: Sneak Peek at the New Cast of GOD OF CARNAGE!
by Robert Diamond - March 17, 2010


GOD OF CARNAGE currently stars Jeff Daniels, Dylan Baker, Lucy Liu and Janet McTeer at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street).

GOD OF CARNAGE's Daniels and McTeer on Leonard Lopate Show
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 15, 2010


Tune in to hear Jeff Daniels and Janet McTeer, stars of Broadway's hottest comedy, the Tony Award-winning Best Play, GOD OF CARNAGE, on WNYC Radio's 'Leonard Lopate Show' tomorrow, Tuesday, March 16 from 12:40pm to l:00pm.

GOD OF CARNAGE Offers Student Rush Tickets Beginning 3/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 15, 2010


The Tony Award winning comedy, GOD OF CARNAGE, will be offering a student rush ticket beginning Tuesday, March 16. Tickets will be available when the box office opens for the performance(s) that day.

GOD OF CARNAGE National Tour a No-Go For Now
by Jessica Lewis - March 11, 2010


The New York Times is reporting that the producers of Broadway's GOD OF CARNAGE have opted not to pursue a National Tour at the moment, fearing that a tour would not run long enough to make the endeavor financially beneficial. Producers, who had been doing the initial legwork for a tour for several months and had even gotten some commitments from actors, anticipate that a tour would need to run at least 26 weeks to recoup, and not enough theaters signed onto the tour in the 2010-2011 season to guarantee they would hit this mark.

Photo Flash: Baker, Daniels, Liu & McTeer Star in GOD OF CARNAGE
by BWW News Desk - March 8, 2010


The new cast of Broadway's hottest comedy, the Tony Award-winning Best Play, GOD OF CARNAGE: Tony nominee Dylan Baker (Mauritius), original Broadway cast member and Tony nominee Jeff Daniels, Emmy nominee Lucy Liu (Charlie's Angels), and Tony Award-winner Janet McTeer (original cast member of West End production of God of Carnage), is now in performances. GOD OF CARNAGE plays at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 We

Photo Coverage: The New Cast of GOD OF CARNAGE!
by Walter McBride - March 3, 2010


The new cast of Broadway's hottest comedy, the Tony Award-winning Best Play, GOD OF CARNAGE: Tony nominee Dylan Baker (Mauritius), original Broadway cast member and Tony nominee Jeff Daniels, Emmy nominee Lucy Liu (Charlie's Angels), and Tony Award-winner Janet McTeer (original cast member of West End production of God of Carnage), began performances on Tuesday, March 2. GOD OF CARNAGE at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.

Daniels, Baker, Liu & McTeer Begin Performances in GOD OF CARNAGE, 3/2
by Jessica Lewis - March 1, 2010


The new cast of Broadway's hottest comedy, the Tony Award-winning Best Play, GOD OF CARNAGE: Tony nominee Dylan Baker (Mauritius), original Broadway cast member and Tony nominee Jeff Daniels, Emmy nominee Lucy Liu (Charlie's Angels), and Tony Award-winner Janet McTeer (original cast member of West End production of God of Carnage), will begin performances tomorrow, Tuesday, March 2. GOD OF CARNAGE plays at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.

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God of Carnage - 2009 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2009 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Play Yasmina Reza
2009 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Play Marcia Gay Harden
2009 Drama League Awards Distinguished Production of a Play 0
2009 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Play Marcia Gay Harden
2009 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Play 0
2009 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Matthew Warchus
2009 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play Jeff Daniels
2009 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play James Gandolfini
2009 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play Jeff Daniels
2009 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Marcia Gay Harden
2009 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Hope Davis
2009 Tony Awards Best Play The Shubert Organization
2009 Tony Awards Best Play The Weinstein Company
2009 Tony Awards Best Play Jon B. Platt
2009 Tony Awards Best Play Scott Rudin
2009 Tony Awards Best Play Stuart Thompson
2009 Tony Awards Best Play Dafydd Rogers
2009 Tony Awards Best Play David Pugh
2009 Tony Awards Best Play Robert Fox
2009 Tony Awards Best Play Yasmina Reza

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