'Seafarer' confirmed for the Booth, cast announced

[Smaxie]

Posted: 8/1/07 at 8:38pm

From Variety:

Cast set for 'Seafarer'
Drama begins previews on Oct. 30

By GORDON COX

Ciaran Hinds (“Rome”), David Morse (“Hack”), Conleth Hill and Jim Norton are among the cast of the Broadway incarnation of Conor McPherson’s “The Seafarer.”

Brit thesp Norton won an Olivier for his performance in McPherson’s production of his own play, which appeared at London’s National Theater last season and opens on Broadway at the Booth Nov. 15. Hill also appeared in the UK incarnation.

Hinds, Morse and castmate Richie Coster are new to the show, about a group of drinking buddies and a Christmas Eve card game with a mysterious stranger (Hinds).

Produced by Boyett Ostar (“The History Boys”), “Seafarer” begins previews Oct. 30.

Seafarer - Variety.com

Updated On: 8/1/07 at 08:38 PM

[ClumsyDude15]

Posted: 8/1/07 at 9:13pm

Is this based on the short story of the same name?

[Magdalene]

Posted: 8/2/07 at 11:01am

Having seen and enjoyed "Shining City", I was excited about this show. Now after hearing the cast, I am wishing it was opening night already---stellar cast!!

I'm loving the fall line-up!

Updated On: 8/2/07 at 11:01 AM

[Borstalboy]

Posted: 8/2/07 at 11:58am

Yay! Straight plays!

[jordangirl]

Posted: 8/2/07 at 12:10pm

Just from what I'm reading I'm excited!! Yay!!