Hangmen
2 hours and 30 minutes with one intermission
Hangmen - 2022 Broadway History , Info & More
John Golden Theatre (Broadway)
252 West 45th St. New York, NY
From the devilishly inspired mind of Martin McDonagh—Academy Award®–winning writer of THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI—comes HANGMEN, a killer comedy nominated for 5 Tony Awards® including Best Play. What’s Britain’s second-most famous executioner to do now that hanging has been abolished?
Drink, of course. But when a cub reporter and a mysterious stranger turn up at his pub, everything hangs in the balance. HANGMEN marks McDonagh’s seventh play on Broadway, following his Tony-nominated productions of THE PILLOWMAN and THE LIEUTENANT OF INISHMORE. Winner of the Olivier Award for Best New Play and Set Design, HANGMEN plays a strictly limited engagement at the Golden Theatre after multiple sold-out engagements in London and Off-Broadway’s Atlantic Theatre Company.
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HANGMEN: GALLOWS HUMOR, LITERALLY
8 / 10
Mixing pitch black comedy with genuine terror, Hangman reveals McDonagh at his most technically accomplished, although not his most profound. Overlong at nearly two-and-a-half hours, the play feels like an extended episode of Alfred Hitchcock Presents, complete with twist ending. Despite its longueurs, however, it's wonderfully entertaining, thanks to the playwright's gift for acerbically funny and ever-surprising dialogue, the superb performances by its well-honed ensemble, and Matthew Dunster's marvelous staging that fully immerses you in the morbidly funny proceedings. Anna Fleischle's set design, featuring inventive use of the overhead space, is a stunner. While the first act drags at times, the second barrels along at breakneck pace, the highlight being the unexpected arrival of Pierrepoint himself (John Hodgkinson, stealing the show in just a few minutes), who makes clear his intense unhappiness at the way Harry spoke about him in his interview.
Review | Plenty of gallows humor in ‘Hangmen’
9 / 10
Now, following another two-year wait, 'Hangmen' is finally opening on Broadway - but without Johnny Flynn, who gave an electrifying, star-making performance as Mooney in the London and Off-Broadway productions. (In 2020, Mooney was played by Dan Stevens of 'Downton Abbey.') Notwithstanding, Allen and the rest of the current cast are great (though Threlfall appeared to be experiencing some vocal difficulties at my performance) and the lively production (directed by Matthew Dunster, with a rich scenic design) finds an ideal balance between roaring entertainment and grim uneasiness.
by Bruce Glikas - June 16, 2022
Alfie Allen recently received his portrait at Sardi's! Check out the photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2022
Martin McDonagh’s new comedy, Hangmen, is about to enter its final three weeks of performances at Broadway’s Golden Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2022
Today, we're talking with Gaby French, who plays Shirley in Hangmen, now playing on Broadway! She told us all about her pre-show ritual that consists of a Welsh rugby song, her stash of British chocolates, and more.
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - May 5, 2022
Hangmen got a second chance at Broadway after it was forced to shutter while still in previews back in 2020. Now it's back, and this time around, Alfie Allen joins the company as the mysterious Mooney in Martin McDonagh's new comedy.
by Nicole Rosky - April 22, 2022
Martin McDonagh's Olivier Award-winning and New York Drama Critics' Circle Award-winning comedy Hangmen opened just last night at Broadway's Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street).
by Bruce Glikas - April 22, 2022
Martin McDonagh's Olivier Award-winning and New York Drama Critics' Circle Award-winning comedy Hangmen opened just last night at Broadway's Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals!
by Bruce Glikas - April 22, 2022
Martin McDonagh's Olivier Award-winning and New York Drama Critics' Circle Award-winning comedy Hangmen opened just last night at Broadway's Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos from the curtain call below!
by A.A. Cristi - April 21, 2022
Martin McDonagh's Olivier Award-winning and New York Drama Critics' Circle Award-winning comedy Hangmen opens at Broadway's Golden Theatre tonight! Read the reviews!
by Nicole Rosky - April 19, 2022
Martin McDonagh's Olivier Award-winning and New York Drama Critics' Circle Award-winning comedy Hangmen is now in previews at Broadway's Golden Theatre. Take a first look at photos from the production.
by Michael Major - April 14, 2022
Alfie Allen appeared on Good Morning America and NBC New York Live yesterday to discuss his Broadway debut in Hangmen. Watch the actor discuss his experience in going from Game of Thrones to Broadway in the new interviews now!
by Jennifer Broski - April 11, 2022
Martin McDonagh's Olivier Award-winning and New York Drama Critics' Circle Award-winning comedy Hangmen is now in previews at Broadway's Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). Check out photos of the marquee!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 7, 2022
Martin McDonagh’s Olivier Award-winning and New York Drama Critics' Circle Award-winning comedy Hangmen will begin performances at Broadway’s Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street) Friday, April 8, 2022,
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 6, 2022
Martin McDonagh’s Olivier Award-winning and New York Drama Critics' Circle Award-winning new comedy Hangmen has announced Digital Lottery and Rush policies. Find out how to get tickets!
by Stephi Wild - April 8, 2022
Directed by Matthew Dunster, Martin McDonagh's Hangmen begins previews tonight, Friday, April 8, 2022. The production opens on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at Broadway's Golden Theatre for a limited 10-week engagement. Meet the cast here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 18, 2022
In celebration of the Broadway premiere of Martin McDonagh’s Olivier Award-winning and New York Drama Critics' Circle Award-winning new comedy Hangmen, select orchestra and mezzanine tickets will be available for the first three performances (Friday, April 8, Saturday, April 9, and Monday April 11) for $19.65, the year play takes place.
by Nicole Rosky - March 20, 2020
BroadwayWorld has just learned that the Royal Court Theatre/Atlantic Theater Company production of Martin McDonagh's new comedy Hangmen will not resume performances at Broadway's Golden Theatre following the suspension of Broadway on March 12, 2020. The Olivier Award-winning Best Play began performances on Saturday, February 28, 2020, played 13 previews and was scheduled to officially open on Thursday, March 19, 2020.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 11, 2020
Martin McDonagh's Hangmen is currently in previews at Broadway's Golden Theatre!
Directed by Matthew Dunster, Martin McDonagh's Hangmen features Mark Addy (Harry), Tracie Bennett (Alice), Ewen Bremner (Syd), Owen Campbell (Clegg), Jeremy Crutchley (Inspector Fry), Gaby French (Shirley), Josh Goulding (Hennessy), John Hodgkinson (Pierrepoint), Richard Hollis (Bill), John Horton (Arthur), Ryan Pope (Charlie) and Dan Stevens (Mooney), joined by understudies Sebastian Beacon, Pete Bradbury, Katie Fabel, and Colin McPhillamy.
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 2, 2020
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by Stephi Wild - February 28, 2020
The Broadway premiere of the Royal Court Theatre/Atlantic Theater Company production of Martin McDonagh's new comedy Hangmen begins previews tonight, Friday, February 28, 2020 at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street).
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 26, 2020
Studiocanal UK has released the trailer for Blithe Spirit, a riotous reimagining of Noël Coward's classic comedy, about love that just won't die. The film stars Dan Stevens who is about to begin performances in Martin McDonagh's Hangmen on Broadway!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 28, 2020
Hangmen is officially in previews on Broadway!
Martin McDonagh's Hangmen marks McDonagh's seventh play to be produced on Broadway and his return to the stage following his BAFTA and Golden Globe Award-winning and Oscar-nominated film Three Billboards Outside of Ebbing, Missouri. Hangmen will officially open on Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Broadway's Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street).
by Nicole Rosky - February 26, 2020
Directed by Matthew Dunster, Martin McDonagh's Hangmen is currently in rehearsals, ready to begin performances on Friday, February 28, 2020, and officially open on Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Broadway's Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). What is the new play all about?
Hangmen History
Other Productions of Hangmen
| 2015 | West End |
Original West End Production West End |
| 2018 | Off-Broadway |
Atlantic Theater Company US Premiere Off-Broadway |
| 2022 | Broadway |
Broadway Premiere Broadway |
Hangmen - 2022 Broadway Awards and Nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Drama League Awards | Outstanding Direction of a Play | Matthew Dunster |
| 2022 | Drama League Awards | Outstanding Production of a Play | Hangmen |
| 2022 | Tony Awards | Best Lighting Design of a Play | Joshua Carr |
| 2022 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play | Alfie Allen |
| 2022 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play | David Threlfall |
| 2022 | Tony Awards | Best Play | Hangmen |
| 2022 | Tony Awards | Best Scenic Design of a Play | Anna Fleischle |
| 2021 | Theatre World Awards | Theatre World Awards | Gaby French |
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