Rachel McAdams Fights—and Finds—Reality in Mary Jane
10 / 10
That gesture is typical of the understated yet gutting quality of this production of Mary Jane, which cuts the quotidian open to get to the bone of the existential.
10 / 10
That gesture is typical of the understated yet gutting quality of this production of Mary Jane, which cuts the quotidian open to get to the bone of the existential.
10 / 10
In less assured hands, the play could be a downer or familiar movie-of-the-week material. It transcends both traps. Mary Jane is clear-eyed, compassionate, and leavened with humor. Herzog (4000 Miles, 2023's Broadway adaptation of A Doll’s House) is known for her fine-tuned, lived-in dialogue. Director Anne Kauffman’s cast breathe life into the script beautifully.
| 2017 | Off-Broadway |
New York Theatre Workshop Production Off-Broadway |
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play | Rachel McAdams |
| 2024 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance | Rachel McAdams |
| 2024 | Drama League Awards | Outstanding Revival of a Play | Mary Jane |
| 2024 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Play | Rachel McAdams |
| 2024 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Revival of a Play | Mary Jane |
| 2024 | Theatre World Awards | Theatre World Award | Rachel McAdams |
| 2024 | Tony Awards | Best Direction of a Play | Anne Kauffman |
| 2024 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play | Rachel McAdams |
| 2024 | Tony Awards | Best Play | Amy Herzog |
| 2024 | Tony Awards | Best Sound Design of a Play | Leah Gelpe |