The Ferryman
A Play by Jez Butterworth
The Ferryman had its had its world premiere at the Royal Court Theatre on 24 April 2017 running to 20 May, directed by Sam Mendes. It was the fastest-selling play in Royal Court Theatre history. The cast included Paddy Considine, Laura Donnelly (the disappearance of her real-life uncle, Eugene Simons, was the inspiration for Butterworth’s plot),Genevieve O’Reilly, Bríd Brennan, Fra Fee, John Hodgkinson, Stuart Graham, Gerard Horan, Carla Langley, Des McAleer, Conor MacNeill, Rob Malone, Dearbhla Molloy, Eugene O’Hare and Niall Wright.
The production transferred to the Gielgud Theatre, opening on 29 June 2017, following previews from 20 June. A cast change took place on 8th January 2018, featuring Rosalie Craig, Owen McDonnell (as Quinn Carney), Laurie Kynaston (as Oisin Carney) and Justin Edwards. The production closed on 19 May 2018.
Northern Ireland, 1981.
The Carney farmhouse is a hive of activity with preparations for the annual harvest. A day of hard work on the land and a traditional night of feasting and celebrations lie ahead. But this year they will be interrupted by a visitor.
Following unanimous, five-star critical acclaim and a thrice-extended, year-long run in London, Jez Butterworth’s The Ferryman finally debuts on Broadway this October. This “fiercely gripping play” (Ben Brantley, The New York Times) is directed by Academy® and Tony Award® winner Sam Mendes and has won three Olivier Awards, including Best New Play and Best Director; three Evening Standard Theatre Awards, including Best Play and Best Director; three WhatsOnStage Awards, including Best New Play and Best Director; and was named the Best New Play at the Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards.
The Ferryman – Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre
First Preview 02, Oct 2018
Opening Night 21, Oct 2018
Closing 07, Jul 2019
Running Time
3 hours and 15 minutes, with one intermission and one 5 minute pause between acts 2/3
After 20 Previews and 296 Performances
Cast
Paddy Considine – Quinn Carney
Laura Donnelly – Caitlin Carney
Genevieve O’Reilly – Mary Carney
Dean Ashton – Frank Magennis
Glynis Bell – U/S Aunt Maggie Faraway, Aunt Patricia Carney
Gina Costigan – U/S Caitlin Carney, Mary Carney
Charles Dale – Father Horrigan
Justin Edwards – Tom Kettle
Fionnula Flanagan – Aunt Maggie Faraway
Fra Free – Michael Carney
Tom Glynn-Carney – Shane Corcoran
Stuart Graham – Muldoon
Mark Lambert – Uncle Patrick Carney
Carla Langley – Shena Carney
Conor MacNeill – Diarmaid Corcoran
Rob Malone – Oisin Carney
Colin McPhillamy – U/S Uncle Patrick Carney, Father Horrigan, Tom Kettle
Dearbhla Molloy – Aunt Patricia Carney
Genevieve O’Reilly – Mary Carney
Glenn Speers – Lawrence Malone
Niall Wright – James Joseph “JJ” Carney
Creative
Written by Jez Butterworth
Original music by: Nick Powell
Directed by Sam Mendes
Scenic Design by Rob Howell
Costume Design by Rob Howell
Lighting Design by Peter Mumford
Sound Design by Nick Powell
Bernard b Jacobs Theatre
The Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre is a Broadway theatre located at 242 West 45th Street (George Abbott Way) in midtown-Manhattan. Designed by architect Herbert J. Krapp, it opened as the Royale Theatre on January 11, 1927 with a musical entitled Piggy. Producer John Golden leased the theatre and renamed it for himself from 1932 to 1937 (when he moved to the Theatre Masque next door). The Shubert Organization then assumed ownership and initially leased the theatre to CBS Radio. In 1940 the Royale was restored to use as a legitimate theatre under its original name. On May 9, 2005, it was renamed for longtime Shubert Organization president Bernard B. Jacobs.
Address
242 W 45th St (between 7th Ave & 8th Ave) New York, NY 10036
Transport
Subway: A, C, E to 42nd St–Port Authority; N, Q, R, 42nd St S, 1, 2, 3, 7 to 42nd St–Times Sq
Phone
(212) 239-6200
Box Office
Monday – Sat 10am-8pm Sun Noon-6pm
Access Information
Theatre is not completely wheelchair accessible. There are no steps to the designated wheelchair seating location.
Seating is accessible to all parts of the Orchestra without steps.
Wheelchair accessible (unisex) restroom located on the Orchesta level
