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God of Carnage Broadway Original Cast


God of Carnage Broadway

God of Carnage is a comedy of manners without the manners. The play deals with the aftermath of a playground altercation between two boys and what happens when their parents meet to talk about it.

On July 27, 2009 the production began a six-week summer hiatus. Performances resumed September 8.

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Jeff Daniels, who received a Tony Award nomination for his role in "God of Carnage," has had a distinguished career across film, television, and stage, earning accolades such as two Primetime Emmy Awards and multiple Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild nominations. more...

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Awards and Nominations


2009 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actress in a Play: Marcia Gay Harden was nominated but did not win.

2009 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Actress in a Play: Marcia Gay Harden won.

2009 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: Jeff Daniels was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: Jeff Daniels was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: James Gandolfini was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play: Marcia Gay Harden won.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play: Hope Davis was nominated but did not win.

Production Team

Simon N Baker Sound Designer
Chris Cronin Sound Designer
Christopher Hampton Translation
Mark Thompson Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
Hugh Vanstone Lighting Designer
Matthew Warchus Director
Gary Yershon Composer
(Original Music)

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