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The Ferryman 2018

Run Time:
3 hours & 15 mins, w/ 1 intermission a 5 min pause
Ages: 10+
Opened: October 21, 2018
Closing: July 07, 2019

The Ferryman - 2018 Broadway History , Info & More

Get tickets now to "the most critically acclaimed play of the season" (Rolling Stone). The Chicago Tribune calls THE FERRYMAN "a sprawling, Shakespearean masterpiece and the best new play of the year." Written by Jez Butterworth and directed Sam Mendes, this "new, instant and monumental classic" (HuffPost) has been ranked on more "Top 10" lists than any other show. New York Times critic Ben Brantley says, "It's the Broadway production of the year."

It's 1981 in Northern Ireland, and 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. The Hollywood Reporter says, "This crackling thriller positively thrums with life and love. It will leave you breathless." And The New Yorker raves, "As you sit in the audience, you know you are watching theatre history happen." Don't miss THE FERRYMAN - "the must-see drama of the year" (Time Out).

Sam Mendes directs, with scenic & costume design by Rob Howell, lighting design by Peter Mumford, sound design & original music by Nick Powell, and choreography by Scarlett Mackmin.


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Review: A Thrilling ‘Ferryman’ Serves Up a Glorious Harvest Feast
9 / 10

The last time a new drama with this breadth of scope and ambition appeared on Broadway was seven years ago. That was Mr. Butterworth's 'Jerusalem,' in which a small-time, middle-aged country drug dealer (played by a monumental Mark Rylance) became a majestic emblem of an ancient, heroic England. With 'The Ferryman,' Mr. Butterworth is again assessing the chokehold of a nation's past on its present. But now it is Northern Ireland at the height of the politically fraught period known as the Troubles. (We hear radio reports of the of the dying Irish Republican hunger striker in the Maze prison.) And he mines the folksy clichés of Irish archetypes - as garrulous, drink-loving, pugilistic souls - to find the crueler patterns of a centuries-old cycle of violence and vengeance.

Broadway Review: ‘The Ferryman’
10 / 10

Glorious is not too strong a word for director Sam Mendes's production of Jez Butterworth's heartbreaker of a play, 'The Ferryman.' Flawless ensemble work by a large and splendid cast adds depth to the characters in this sprawling drama that is at once a domestic calamity and a political tragedy.

BWW Flashback: THE FERRYMAN Takes Final Broadway Bow
by Nicole Rosky - July 7, 2019


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Jez Butterworth's The Ferryman, directed by Sam Mendes, will play its final Broadway performance today, July 7, after 296 performances.

Photo Coverage: The Company of THE FERRYMAN Celebrates Their Tony Victory!
by Monroe George - June 11, 2019


The cast of the Tony Award-winning Best Play, The Ferryman celebrated their four Tony wins today with a celebratory cake! See the cast, babies and bunnies included, living it up below!

BWW Interview: Now Holley Fain Does the Dazzling in THE FERRYMAN
by Naomi Serviss - June 12, 2019


Fain finds a home as the vibrant, glowing center of a large Irish family in Jez Butterworth's fast-moving three-hour play set in the thick of The Troubles.

THE FERRYMAN's Rob Howell Wins 2019 Tony Award for Best Scenic Design of a Play
by BWW News Desk - June 9, 2019


Rob Howell has won the 2019 Tony Award for Best Scenic Design of a Play for THE FERRYMAN.

THE FERRYMAN's Jez Butterworth Wins 2019 Tony Award for Best Play
by BWW News Desk - June 9, 2019


Jez Butterworth has won the 2019 Tony Award for Best Play for THE FERRYMAN.

THE FERRYMAN's Sam Mendes Wins 2019 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play
by BWW News Desk - June 9, 2019


Sam Mendes has won the 2019 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play for THE FERRYMAN.

THE FERRYMAN's Rob Howell Wins 2019 Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Play
by BWW News Desk - June 9, 2019


Rob Howell has won the 2019 Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Play for THE FERRYMAN.

Blair Brown Departs THE FERRYMAN Due To Injury, Fionnula Flanagan Extends Engagement
by Stephi Wild - April 23, 2019


Tony Award winner Blair Brown, who was announced to take over the role of Aunt Maggie Far Away in The Ferryman, has withdrawn from the production due to an injury unrelated to the show.

The 'Broadwaysted' Podcast Welcomes THE FERRYMAN's Ralph Brown
by Broadwaysted - April 19, 2019


This week we are beyond thrilled to be joined by The Ferryman on Broadway's incredible Ralph Brown! We're pouring out Milagro Tequila and some gin and tonics as Ralph spills about his legendary character in 'Star Wars' (Bryan had his action figure!), making his Broadway debut in The Ferryman, and how you can tell if a Shakespeare production is good or not.

Fionnula Flanagan Will Play Additional Two Weeks in THE FERRYMAN
by Stephi Wild - April 16, 2019


It has been announced that Fionnula Flanagan, who originated the role of "Aunt Maggie Far Away" in The Ferryman's Broadway cast, is extending her run with the show. Flanagan is currently scheduled to play two additional weeks of performances at the Jacobs Theatre.

BWW Review: Brian d'Arcy James, Shuler Hensley Lead New Arrivals To Jez Butterworth's THE FERRYMAN
by Michael Dale - April 16, 2019


When director Sam Mendes' beautifully realized production of Jez Butterworth's Olivier-winning drama The Ferryman opened on Broadway last October, leading man Paddy Considine and several other members of the excellent ensemble cast had been with the play since its April 2017 Royal Court premiere, with additional members having joined the company during its transfer stint at the Gielgud.

Photo Flash: New Carneys, Corcorans and More! First Look at the New Cast of THE FERRYMAN on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - February 28, 2019


The Ferryman, currently playing at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 W. 45th Street) in an extended engagement through July 7, has just welcomed new cast members!

VIDEO: Watch Brian d'Arcy James and More in New Promo for THE FERRYMAN
by Nicole Rosky - February 19, 2019


Jez Butterworth's The Ferryman - the critically-acclaimed new play recently named to an industry-leading 25 Best-Of-The-Year lists - today welcomes many new cast members, with Brian d'Arcy James leading as Quinn Carney. Check out a new promo featuring the new cast below!

TV: Brian d'Arcy James, Holley Fain, Emily Bergl & Company Get Ready to Join THE FERRYMAN!
by Nicole Rosky - January 18, 2019


Jez Butterworth's The Ferryman - the critically-acclaimed new play recently named to an industry-leading 25 Best-Of-The-Year lists - will welcome many new cast members beginning Tuesday, February 19, with Brian d'Arcy James leading as Quinn Carney.

Photo Coverage: Brian d'Arcy James And The New Cast of THE FERRYMAN Meet The Press
by Walter McBride - January 17, 2019


Jez Butterworth's The Ferryman - the critically-acclaimed new play recently named to an industry-leading 25 Best-Of-The-Year lists - will welcome many new cast members beginning Tuesday, February 19, with Brian d'Arcy James leading as Quinn Carney.

Photo Coverage: The Cast of THE FERRYMAN Celebrate Their 100th Show on Broadway!
by Monroe George - January 16, 2019


Today, the Broadway clan of The Ferryman celebrated their 100th Broadway performance. City Cakes baked up a giant goose shaped cake to celebrate the milestone! Check out the cast and their cake below!

Photo Flash: A New Company Gets Ready to Take Over at THE FERRYMAN; Inside Rehearsals with Brian d'Arcy James & More!
by Nicole Rosky - January 10, 2019


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, beginning on February 19, The Ferryman will welcome a new cast!

Breaking: Brian d'Arcy James Will Lead New Cast of THE FERRYMAN Beginning February 19
by Stephi Wild - January 8, 2019


Jez Butterworth's The Ferryman - the critically-acclaimed new play recently named to an industry-leading 25 Best-Of-The-Year lists - will welcome many new cast members beginning Tuesday, February 19, with Brian d'Arcy James leading as Quinn Carney.

Olivier Award Nominee Catherine McCormack Joins THE FERRYMAN Today
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2018


Olivier Award nominee Catherine McCormack (All My Sons, Braveheart) will join the company of Jez Butterworth's The Ferryman, directed by Sam Mendes, beginning Today, December 18. McCormack will make her Broadway debut in the role of "Mary Carney," which she first played in the London cast, when Genevieve O'Reilly departs the production on Sunday, December 16.

Olivier Award Nominee Catherine McCormack Joins THE FERRYMAN December 18
by Stephi Wild - December 10, 2018


Olivier Award nominee Catherine McCormack (All My Sons, Braveheart) will join the company of Jez Butterworth's The Ferryman, directed by Sam Mendes, beginning Tuesday, December 18. McCormack will make her Broadway debut in the role of "Mary Carney," which she first played in the London cast, when Genevieve O'Reilly departs the production on Sunday, December 16.

The Ferryman History

Other Productions of The Ferryman

2017   West End World Premiere at Royal Court Theatre
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2017   West End Original West End Production
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2018   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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The Ferryman - 2018 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Play Sam Mendes
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Tom Glynn-Carney
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design in a Play Nick Powell
2019 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Paddy Considine
2019 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play The Ferryman
2019 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Play Jez Butterworth
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Costume Design Rob Howell
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Play Sam Mendes
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Fionnula Flanagan
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Play The Ferryman
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Scenic Design Rob Howell
2019 Theatre World Awards Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance Tom Glynn-Carney
2019 Theatre World Awards Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance Paddy Considine
2019 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Play Rob Howell
2019 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Sam Mendes
2019 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Play Peter Mumford
2019 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play Paddy Considine
2019 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play Fionnula Flanagan
2019 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Laura Donnelly
2019 Tony Awards Best Play Jez Butterworth
2019 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Play Rob Howell
2019 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Play Nick Powell

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