The Cripple of Inishmaan 1998

Ages: 4+
Opened: April 7, 1998
Closing: April 17, 1998

The Cripple of Inishmaan - 1998 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Joseph Papp Public Theater [Newman Theater]
425 Lafayette Street New York, NY 10003

Set on a remote island off the west coast of Ireland in 1934, THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN is a strange comic tale in the great tradition of Irish storytelling. As word arrives on Inishmaan that the Hollywood director Robert Flaherty is coming to the neighboring island of Inishmore to film Man of Aran, the one person who wants to be in the film more than anybody is young Cripple Billy, if only to break away from the bitter tedium of his daily life.

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The Cripple of Inishmaan FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Cripple of Inishmaan have there been?
The Cripple of Inishmaan has had 4 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1998, Off-Broadway which opened in 2008, West End which opened in 2013 and Broadway which opened in 2014.
What awards has The Cripple of Inishmaan been nominated for?
The Cripple of Inishmaan has been nominated for several awards. It received a nomination for Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Garry Hynes. Additionally, it was nominated for Best Off Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and received a Performance nomination at the Theatre World Awards for Ruaidhri Conroy.
What awards has The Cripple of Inishmaan won?
The Cripple of Inishmaan has won several awards, including the Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Garry Hynes, the Best Off Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards), and a Performance award (Theatre World Awards) for Ruaidhri Conroy.

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