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Outside Mullingar 2014

Opened: January 23, 2014
Closing: March 16, 2014

Outside Mullingar - 2014 Broadway History , Info & More

Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (Broadway)
261 W. 47th St. New York, NY 10036

Tony winner Brian F. O'Byrne (Frozen, Doubt, Million Dollar Baby) and Emmy winner Debra Messing (Will & Grace, Smash, Collected Stories) play Anthony and Rosemary, two introverted misfits straddling 40. Anthony has spent his entire life on a cattle farm in rural Ireland, a state of affairs that - due to his painful shyness - suits him well. Rosemary lives right next door, determined to have him, watching the years slip away. With Anthony's father threatening to disinherit him and a land feud simmering between their families, Rosemary has every reason to fear romantic catastrophe. But then, in this very Irish story with a surprising depth of poetic passion, these yearning, eccentric souls fight their way towards solid ground and some kind of happiness. Their journey is heartbreaking, funny as hell, and ultimately deeply moving.

Outside Mullingar - Shanley's tenth play at MTC - is a compassionate, delightful play about how it's never too late to take a chance on love. It's kind of an "Irish Moonstruck."


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7 / 10

Outside Mullingar is another homegrown production of Manhattan Theatre Club, which has now produced ten Shanley plays. Director Doug Hughes, also from Doubt, keeps the action moving smoothly between the four sets and sustains the mood over one hundred intermissionless minutes. Not the least of Outside Mullingar's delights is the rain-soaked scenery by John Lee Beatty, which provides its own magic in the final scene. Mullingar is admittedly not quite so imperishable and rarefied as Leenane or Inishmaan, no. But Messing and Byrne are likely to leave you with a moonstruck glow.

Outside Mullingar
8 / 10

Mullingar is Shanley's best play since Doubt, and like that hit from a decade ago, it's lean, dialectical and packed with wise saws and aphoristic gems. The Irish setting also gives him license to wax lyrical-pastoral-a pleasure if you've no allergy to rants and blarney. 'You might as well try to stop the calendar from naming the days,' Rosemary loftily informs stubborn Tony. 'I've been older than all of you since I was born, and sure I ache for my own youth.' If such stuff doesn't cause a wild rose to bloom in your heart, it's turned barren as stone.

OUTSIDE MULLINGAR'S Debra Messing Appears on THE TODAY SHOW Today
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2014


Debra Messing, star of Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere Outside Mullingar, the new play by John Patrick Shanley, directed by Doug Hughes, will appear on 'The Today Show' as a live guest today, February 18 at 10:00AM. Locally, the program can be found on NBC (Time Warner Cable channel 4.)

OUTSIDE MULLINGAR'S Debra Messing to Appear on THE TODAY SHOW, 2/18
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2014


Debra Messing, star of Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere Outside Mullingar, the new play by John Patrick Shanley, directed by Doug Hughes, will appear on 'The Today Show' as a live guest on Tuesday, February 18 at 10:00AM. Locally, the program can be found on NBC (Time Warner Cable channel 4.)

In the Spotlight Series: OUTSIDE MULLINGAR
by Walter McBride - February 10, 2014


Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere production of Outside Mullingar, the new play by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner John Patrick Shanley, directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes, opened on January 23 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street) in a strictly limited 11-week engagement. Below you can check out photos of the cast in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride!

TCG Books Releases John Patrick Shanley's OUTSIDE MULLINGAR
by Tyler Peterson - February 5, 2014


Theatre Communications Group (TCG) has announced the publication of John Patrick Shanley's Outside Mullingar, a compassionate and delightful romantic comedy from the Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award and Oscar-winning author of Doubt. The play is currently enjoying its world premiere, helmed by the Tony Award-winning director, Doug Hughes, at Manhattan Theatre Club, starring Debra Messing and Brian F. O'Byrne.

OUTSIDE MULLINGAR's Brian F. O'Byrne and Debra Messing Set for 'The Leonard Lopate Show', 1/31
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2014


OUTSIDE MULLINGAR cast members Brian F. O'Byrne and Debra Messing will be featured on WNYC's 'The Leonard Lopate Show' tomorrow at 12:40 PM EST. WNYC broadcasts locally on 93.9 FM, 820 AM, or online at http://www.wnyc.org/shows/lopate/.

TV: Chatting with the Company of OUTSIDE MULLINGAR on Opening Night!
by Nicole Rosky - January 25, 2014


Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere production of Outside Mullingar, the new play by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner John Patrick Shanley, directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes, opened on January 23 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street) in a strictly limited 11-week engagement. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on hand on the special night to chat with the cast about the new play. Check out what they had to say below!

BWW Reviews: O'Byrne and Messing are Enchanting Introverts in OUTSIDE MULLINGAR
by Michael Dale - January 24, 2014


John Patrick Shanley's warm and quirky new romantic comedy features a couple that's imperfect for each other.

Photo Coverage: Inside OUTSIDE MULLINGAR's Frigid Opening Night Arrivals!
by Walter McBride - January 24, 2014


Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere production of Outside Mullingar, the new play by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner John Patrick Shanley, directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes, opened last night, January 23 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street) in a strictly limited 11-week engagement. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and you can check out photos from the star-studded theatre arrivals below!

Photo Coverage: Brían F. O'Byrne, Debra Messing & OUTSIDE MULLINGAR Company Celebrate Opening Night
by Walter McBride - January 24, 2014


Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere production of Outside Mullingar, the new play by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner John Patrick Shanley, directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes, opened last night, January 23 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street) in a strictly limited 11-week engagement. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and you can check out photos from the after party below!

Photo Coverage: Cast of OUTSIDE MULLINGAR Takes Opening Night Bows!
by Walter McBride - January 24, 2014


Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere production of Outside Mullingar, the new play by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner John Patrick Shanley, directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes, opened last night, January 23 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street) in a strictly limited 11-week engagement. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and you can check out photos from the curtain call below!

Review Roundup: OUTSIDE MULLINGAR Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups - January 23, 2014


Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere production of Outside Mullingar, the new play by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner John Patrick Shanley, directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes, opens tonight, January 23 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street) in a strictly limited 11-week engagement. Let's see what the critics had to say...

Debra Messing and Brían F. O'Byrne-Led OUTSIDE MULLINGAR Opens at Samuel J. Friedman Theatre Tonight
by Nicole Rosky - January 23, 2014


Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere production of Outside Mullingar, the new play by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner John Patrick Shanley, directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes, opens tonight, January 23 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street) in a strictly limited 11-week engagement.

Photo Flash: MTC's OUTSIDE MULLINGAR, Starring Debra Messing and Brian F. O'Byrne, Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2014


Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner John Patrick Shanley's OUTSIDE MULLINGAR, directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes, opens tonight, January 23 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47thStreet). Check out photos of the cast in action below!

TV: Watch Highlights of Debra Messing & More in OUTSIDE MULLINGAR!
by Nicole Rosky - January 22, 2014


Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere production of OUTSIDE MULLINGAR, the new play by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winnerJohn Patrick Shanley, directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes, is now in previews and opens, January 23 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street) in a strictly limited 11-week engagement. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the cast in action below!

Twitter Watch: Meryl Streep Visits Debra Messing at OUTSIDE MULLINGAR!
by BWW Staff - January 22, 2014


On Twitter Watch, Debra Messing wrote ' MERYL f**kING STREEP in my dressing room!! #dead #cantspeak '

BWW Interview: 'Inside' Mullingar With Peter Maloney
by Naomi Serviss - January 22, 2014


A veteran actor is touched by 'the tenderness in the writing' of John Patrick Shanley's OUTSIDE MULLINGAR, which has been called an Irish MOONSTRUCK.

Photo Flash: First Look at Debra Messing, Brian F. O'Byrne & More in MTC's OUTSIDE MULLINGAR!
by Nicole Rosky - January 16, 2014


Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner John Patrick Shanley's OUTSIDE MULLINGAR, directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes, is currently in previews and opens Thursday, January 23 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). This strictly limited 11 week engagement began previews on Friday, January 3. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look of the cast in action below!

OUTSIDE MULLINGAR's Debra Messing Set for LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - January 13, 2014


Debra Messing, star of Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere OUTSIDE MULLINGAR, the new play by John Patrick Shanley, directed by Doug Hughes, will appear on "Live With Kelly and Michael" as a live guest on Tuesday, January 14 at 9:00AM. Locally, the program can be found on ABC (Time Warner Cable channel 7.)

OUTSIDE MULLINGAR, Starring Brian F. O'Byrne, Debra Messing and More, Begins Performances Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 3, 2014


Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of John Patrick Shanley's OUTSIDE MULLINGAR, directed by Doug Hughes, will begin performances tonight, January 3 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). This strictly limited 11 week engagement will open Thursday, January 23.

Up on the Marquee: OUTSIDE MULLINGAR
by Walter McBride - January 3, 2014


Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of John Patrick Shanley's Outside Mullingar, directed by Doug Hughes, will begin performances tonight, January 3 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). This strictly limited 11 week engagement will open Thursday, January 23. Check out photos of the marquee below!

First Promo For Debra Messing & Brian F. O'Byrne In OUTSIDE MULLINGAR
by Pat Cerasaro - January 2, 2014


The first promotional advertisement for Broadway's new romantic comedy Outside Mullingar starring Debra Messing and Brian F. O'Byrne is now available to view.

Photos and Video: Meet the Full Cast of MTC's OUTSIDE MULLINGAR
by Meet the Cast - January 12, 2014


Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) will present Manhattan Theatre Club's upcoming world premiere of Outside Mullingar, the new play by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner John Patrick Shanley, directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes. OUTSIDE MULLINGAR will run at MTC's Samuel J. FriedmanTheatre (261 West 47th Street) with previews beginning Friday, January 3, 2014 for a Thursday, January 23, 2014 opening night. The cast will feature Tony Award winner Brian F. O'Byrne, Emmy Award winner Debra Messing, Peter Maloney, and Dearbhla Molloy. Scroll down to learn more about the cast!

STAGE TUBE: Inside OUTSIDE MULLINGAR's Broadway Photo Shoot!
by Nicole Rosky - December 12, 2013


Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) will present Manhattan Theatre Club's upcoming world premiere of Outside Mullingar, the new play by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner John Patrick Shanley, directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes. The cast will feature Tony Award winner Brian F. O'Byrne, Emmy Award winner Debra Messing, John Aylward ('ER,' The Kentucky Cycle), and Dearbhla Molloy (Dancing at Lughnasa, Arcadia at London's Haymarket Theatre). In the video below, go behind the scenes of their Broadway photo shoot!

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Outside Mullingar - 2014 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Peter Maloney
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Play John Patrick Shanley
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Play Brian F. O'Byrne
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Play Outside Mullingar
2014 Tony Awards Best Play John Patrick Shanley
2014 Tony Awards Best Play Manhattan Theatre Club
2014 Tony Awards Best Play Lynne Meadow
2014 Tony Awards Best Play Barry Grove

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