The Ferryman on Broadway: Show Is Now Closed
The Ferryman Summary
- Show Status: Closed
- Genre: Play
- The Ferryman is 3 Hours long, including an intermission of 15 Minutes
- 8 Shows per week
- Previews Began: October 2, 2018
- Show Opened : October 21, 2018
- Show Closed: July 7, 2019
Set in a turbulent time in Northern Ireland during the 1980's this production features a huge cast set to a beat of murder, espionages and double-crossing.
What's The Ferryman Like?
The play is set in Northern Ireland in the early '80s during the Carney farmhouse's annual harvest celebration and feast. The festivities are halted, however, by an unexpected visitor. The show features an ensemble cast of over 30 performers, including 12 children and a baby. Many of the British actors are transferring with the show to Broadway. The show includes scenic and costume design by Rob Howell (Groundhog Day, Matilda the Musical), lighting design by Peter Mumford (King Kong, The Children), and sound design by Nick Powell (Wolf Hall Parts One and Two). With such a strong track record, from the mind of one of the most cunning playwrights of this generation, The Ferryman is an excellent pick for those who like excellent dramatic writing, staging, and performance.
Is The Ferryman Good for Kids?
The show is recommended for those aged 10 and above. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre.
The Ferryman on Broadway Background
Butterworth’s first encounter with Broadway was the 2011 production of his play Jerusalem, which was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Play, and which starred Mark Rylance, who won the Tony Award for Best Actor in that show. Then, Butterworth returned to Broadway for the 2014-15 production of his play The River, which starred the big fan favorite, Hugh Jackman which was met with critical acclaim. In the meantime, Butterworth has been actively working in the U.K. in many theatre projects. Most recently, his play The Ferryman played at the Royal Court Theatre in London from April 24, 2017 until May 20, 2017, earning the honor of the fastest selling play in Royal Court history. Following this Off-West End debut, it transferred to the West End’s Gielgud Theatre from June 29, 2017 to May 19, 2018.
Broadway audiences responded well to this very Irish show that at times feels very disconnected from the popular American idea of Irish life. This in turn is also very different from the British perspective of the Irish.
Theatre Information
Bernard B Jacobs Theatre
New York, NY 10019
Cast Members
- Frank Magennis
- Graham Winton
- Quinn Carney
- Brian d'Arcy James
- Father Horrigan
- Charles Dale
- Caitlin Carney
- Holley Fain
- Tom Kettle
- Shuler Hensley
- Michael Carney
- Sean Delaney
- Aunt Maggie Far Away
- Fionnula Flanagan
- Shane Corcoran
- Jack DiFalco
- Muldoon
- Ralph Brown
- Uncle Patrick Carney
- Fred Applegate
- Shena Carney
- Julia Nightingale
- Honor Carney
- Matilda Lawler
- Diarmaid Corcoran
- Terence Keeley
- Oisin Carney
- Rob Malone
- Declan Corcoran
- Michael Quinton McArthur
- Mercy Carney
- Willow McCarthy
- Aunt Patricia Carney
- Ann McDonough
- Mary Carney
- Emily Bergl
- Nunu (Nuala) Carney
- Brooklyn Shuck
- Lawrence Malone
- Glenn Speers
- James Joseph "JJ" Carney
- Collin Kelly-Sordelet
Past Cast Members
- Quinn Carney
- Paddy Considine
- Caitlin Carney
- Laura Donnelly
- Mary Carney
- Genevieve O'Reilly
- Frank Magennis
- Dean Ashton
- Aunt Patricia Carney
- Glynis Bell
- Mary Carney
- Gina Costigan
- Tom Kettle
- Justin Edwards
- Michael Carney
- Fra Fee
- Shane Corcoran
- Tom Glynn-Carney
- Muldoon
- Stuart Graham
- Uncle Patrick Carney
- Mark Lambert
- Shena Carney
- Carla Langley
- Diarmaid Corcoran
- Conor MacNeill
- Father Horrigan
- Colin McPhillamy
- Aunt Patricia Carney
- Dearbhla Molloy
- Lawrence Speers
- Glenn Speers
- James Joseph "JJ" Carney
- Niall Wright
Producers
Sonia Friedman Productions
Neal Street Productions
Royal Court Theatre
Ronald Frankel
Roy Furman
Gavin Kalin Productions
Scott M Delman
Stephanie McClelland
Tulchin/Bartner Productions
Kallish Weinstein Creative
Ron Kastner
Starry Night Entertainment
Scott Landis
Steve Traxler
Richard Winkler
Burnt Umber
Rupert Gavin
Scott Rudin
1001 Nights
Bill Damaschke
The Shubert Organization
Sam Levy
Lauren Stevens
Ramin Sabi
Christopher Ketner
Jamie DeRoy
Catherine Adler
Production Credits
- Production Stage Manager
- Jill Cordle
- Author
- Jez Butterworth
- Director
- Sam Mendes
- Settings & Costumes
- Rob Howell
- Lighting
- Peter Mumford
- Sound & Original Music
- Nick Powell
Creative Team
- General Manager
- Bespoke Theatricals LLC
- Company Manager
- Deirdre Murphy at Bespoke Theatricals LLC
- Production Manager
- Aurora Productions
- Casting Director - US
- Jim Carnahan Casting
- Casting Director - UK
- Amy Ball
- Advertising Representative
- SPOTCo
- Press Agent
- Boneau/Bryan-Brown