Laura Donnelly
Latest News on Laura Donnelly:
LEGALLY BLONDE Begins Performances At PCS Theater May 23 (May 13, 2025)
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Winners- The Full List (May 12, 2025)
Breaking Down the 2025 Tony Awards Nominations (May 4, 2025)
LEGALLY BLONDE Begins Performances At PCS Theater May 23 (May 13, 2025)
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Winners- The Full List (May 12, 2025)
Breaking Down the 2025 Tony Awards Nominations (May 4, 2025)
BIO
Laura Donnelly is an Olivier Award-winning and Tony nominated actress who will reprise her leading role in The Hills of California written by Jez Butterworth and directed by Sam Mendes where she received a second nomination for Best Actress at the Olivier Awards this year. Other stage highlights include the Tony and Olivier Award-winning play The Ferryman written by Jez Butterworth and directed by Sam Mendes and The River on Broadway co-starring Hugh Jackman. Screen credits include HBO’s “The Nevers,” Starz’s “Outlander,” and Marvel’s “Werewolf By Night” alongside Gael Garcia Bernal.
Photos
Playwright Jez Butterworth, Director Sam Mendes & The Cast of 'The Hills of California' including Laura Donnelly, Lara McDonnell, Helena Wilson, Nicola Turner, Ophelia Lovibond, Sophia Ally, Nancy Allsop, Leanne Best, Bryan Dick, Richard Short, David Wilson Barnes, Richard Lumsden, Ta’Rea Campbell, Sawyer Barth, Ellyn Heald, Cameron Scoggins, Max Roll, Erin Rose Doyle, Sadie Veach, Liz Pearce, Jessica Baglow, Liam Bixbany and Q. Smith
Date:
09/04/2024
From: Photos: The Cast of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Meets the Press
The Cast of 'The Hills of California' including Laura Donnelly, Lara McDonnell, Helena Wilson, Nicola Turner, Ophelia Lovibond, Sophia Ally, Nancy Allsop, Leanne Best, Bryan Dick, Richard Short, David Wilson Barnes, Richard Lumsden, Ta’Rea Campbell, Sawyer Barth, Ellyn Heald, Cameron Scoggins, Max Roll, Erin Rose Doyle, Sadie Veach, Liz Pearce, Jessica Baglow, Liam Bixbany and Q. Smith
Date:
09/04/2024
From: Photos: The Cast of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Meets the Press
The Cast of 'The Hills of California' including Laura Donnelly, Lara McDonnell, Helena Wilson, Nicola Turner, Ophelia Lovibond, Sophia Ally, Nancy Allsop, Leanne Best, Bryan Dick, Richard Short, David Wilson Barnes, Richard Lumsden, Ta’Rea Campbell, Sawyer Barth, Ellyn Heald, Cameron Scoggins, Max Roll, Erin Rose Doyle, Sadie Veach, Liz Pearce, Jessica Baglow, Liam Bixbany and Q. Smith
Date:
09/04/2024
From: Photos: The Cast of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Meets the Press
The Cast of 'The Hills of California' including Laura Donnelly, Lara McDonnell, Helena Wilson, Nicola Turner, Ophelia Lovibond, Sophia Ally, Nancy Allsop, Leanne Best, Bryan Dick, Richard Short, David Wilson Barnes, Richard Lumsden, Ta’Rea Campbell, Sawyer Barth, Ellyn Heald, Cameron Scoggins, Max Roll, Erin Rose Doyle, Sadie Veach, Liz Pearce, Jessica Baglow, Liam Bixbany and Q. Smith
Date:
09/04/2024
From: Photos: The Cast of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Meets the Press
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STAGE CREDITS
Movies
Insatiable
[ 2008 ] Rachel
[ 2008 ] Rachel
Dread
[ 2009 ] Abby
[ 2009 ] Abby
Right Hand Drive
[ 2009 ] Ashley
[ 2009 ] Ashley
Hello Carter
[ 2013 ] Tara Stephens
[ 2013 ] Tara Stephens
Heart of Lightness
[ 2014 ] Ellida
[ 2014 ] Ellida
The Program
[ 2015 ] Emma O Reilly
[ 2015 ] Emma O Reilly
Tolkien
[ 2019 ] Mabel Tolkien
[ 2019 ] Mabel Tolkien
Say Nothing
[ 2024 ] Older Helen McConville
[ 2024 ] Older Helen McConville
TV Shows
Britannia
Hella
Hella
Merlin
Freya
Freya
Outlander
Jenny Fraser
Jenny Fraser
The Nevers
Amalia True
Amalia True
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play
Laura Donnelly, The Hills of California
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Play
Laura Donnelly, The Hills of California
Tony Awards - 2025 - BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE IN A PLAY
Laura Donnelly, The Hills of California
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Laura Donnelly, The Ferryman
winner
Olivier Awards - 2018 - Best Actress
Laura Donnelly, The Ferryman
Videos
Exclusive Video: Watch a Scene From THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-11-01 15:00:35
Video: Cast of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Explains the Story Behind the Play
by Joshua Wright - 2024-07-25 12:42:59
VIDEO: Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins Star in the Second Trailer for TOLKIEN
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-03-06 10:01:17
TV: Brian d'Arcy James, Holley Fain, Emily Bergl & Company Get Ready to Join THE FERRYMAN!
by Nicole Rosky - 2019-01-18 10:31:00
TV: THE FERRYMAN Arrives on Broadway- Go Inside Opening Night!
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2018-10-22 16:00:44
TV: What's THE FERRYMAN All About? The Broadway Cast Explains!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-10-04 14:29:57
VIDEO: STARZ Goes Behind the Scenes of OUTLANDER, Returning This April
by Caryn Robbins - 2015-02-04 12:38:56
TV: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of THE RIVER!
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2014-11-17 15:01:06
TV: Chatting with Hugh Jackman and the Company of THE RIVER on Opening Night!
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2014-11-18 11:00:01
VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Talks Bringing Butterworth's THE RIVER to Broadway
by Caryn Robbins - 2014-11-14 11:42:06
News
LEGALLY BLONDE Begins Performances At PCS Theater May 23
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2025
PCS Theater will present Legally Blonde, the fabulously fun and empowering musical based on the hit movie of the same name. With a book by Heather Hach and music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin, this dazzling production is directed and choreographed by Jessi Meisel with musical direction by Aimee Ferenz-Renna.
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2025
PCS Theater will present Legally Blonde, the fabulously fun and empowering musical based on the hit movie of the same name. With a book by Heather Hach and music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin, this dazzling production is directed and choreographed by Jessi Meisel with musical direction by Aimee Ferenz-Renna.
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Winners- The Full List
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2025
The Outer Critics Circle has announced the winners for the 2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2024-2025 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. Check out the full list here!
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2025
The Outer Critics Circle has announced the winners for the 2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2024-2025 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. Check out the full list here!
Breaking Down the 2025 Tony Awards Nominations
by Nicole Rosky - May 4, 2025
Still thinking about the Tony nominations? Us too! Check out some takeaways from Tuesday's big announcement and recap the full list and the nominees' reactions!
by Nicole Rosky - May 4, 2025
Still thinking about the Tony nominations? Us too! Check out some takeaways from Tuesday's big announcement and recap the full list and the nominees' reactions!
2025 Tony Awards- The Nominees React
by Robert Diamond - May 1, 2025
Tonys time is here at last! The nominations for the 78th Annual Tony Awards were announced this morning by Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce. Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the scenes coverage and oh, so much more!
by Robert Diamond - May 1, 2025
Tonys time is here at last! The nominations for the 78th Annual Tony Awards were announced this morning by Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce. Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the scenes coverage and oh, so much more!
2025 Tony Awards Nominations - Show by Show
by Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2025
The nominations are in! Below, check out how each show fared individually in a full list of nominations by show and find out who earned the most nominations this year.
by Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2025
The nominations are in! Below, check out how each show fared individually in a full list of nominations by show and find out who earned the most nominations this year.
2025 Tony Award Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2025
The 78th Annual Tony Awards nominations were announced by Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce and here they are... celebrating the best of the 2024-25 theatre season. Check out the full list of nominees here.
by Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2025
The 78th Annual Tony Awards nominations were announced by Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce and here they are... celebrating the best of the 2024-25 theatre season. Check out the full list of nominees here.
2025 Tony Awards Nominations- A Complete Guide
by Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2025
The 78th Annual Tony Awards nominations will be announced soon and we are catching you up on the full season of shows, who is eligible for what, and so much more!
by Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2025
The 78th Annual Tony Awards nominations will be announced soon and we are catching you up on the full season of shows, who is eligible for what, and so much more!
2025 Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2025
Nominations for the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced. This year’s awards, hosted by Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess, will be held on Sunday, June 1 at 6:15pm at NYU Skirball Check out the full list here!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2025
Nominations for the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced. This year’s awards, hosted by Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess, will be held on Sunday, June 1 at 6:15pm at NYU Skirball Check out the full list here!
Recap Tony Awards Eligibility Decisions of the 2024/25 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2025
The Tony Awards Administration Committee has been meeting all year to discuss the eligibility of the 2024/25 Broadway productions. Need a recap before the nominations announcement? Below, we've rounded up all rulings from all four meetings.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2025
The Tony Awards Administration Committee has been meeting all year to discuss the eligibility of the 2024/25 Broadway productions. Need a recap before the nominations announcement? Below, we've rounded up all rulings from all four meetings.
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2025
The Outer Critics Circle has announced the nominees for the 2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2024-2025 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. We have the full list of nominees here!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2025
The Outer Critics Circle has announced the nominees for the 2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2024-2025 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. We have the full list of nominees here!
Jin Ha and Laura Donnelly Join Season Two of Apple TV+'s SUGAR
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 7, 2025
Broadway alums Jin Ha and Laura Donnelly are set to appear in the second season of the Apple TV+ series Sugar, which stars Colin Farrell as the titular detective.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 7, 2025
Broadway alums Jin Ha and Laura Donnelly are set to appear in the second season of the Apple TV+ series Sugar, which stars Colin Farrell as the titular detective.
THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Concludes Broadway Run Today
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 22, 2024
Broadway says goodbye to The Hills of California, which concludes its limited run at the Broadhurst Theatre following 18 previews and 97 regular performances. The venue will soon be home to Boop! The Betty Boop Musical.
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 22, 2024
Broadway says goodbye to The Hills of California, which concludes its limited run at the Broadhurst Theatre following 18 previews and 97 regular performances. The venue will soon be home to Boop! The Betty Boop Musical.
Tony Awards Administration Committee Rules on Eligibility for OH, MARY, OUR TOWN and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2024
The Tony Awards Administration Committee met to confirm the eligibility status of eleven Broadway productions for the 2024-2025 season. Learn more about the shows eligible!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2024
The Tony Awards Administration Committee met to confirm the eligibility status of eleven Broadway productions for the 2024-2025 season. Learn more about the shows eligible!
Exclusive Video: Watch a Scene From THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2024
The New York premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes, is currently playing Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre. Get a first look at footage from the production here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2024
The New York premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes, is currently playing Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre. Get a first look at footage from the production here!
THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA on Broadway- A Complete Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 2, 2024
Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about The Hills of California on Broadway.
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 2, 2024
Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about The Hills of California on Broadway.
Video: THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Cast Unpacks Their Roles
by Joey Mervis - Oct 1, 2024
In this video, watch as the cast of Broadway's The Hills of California unpacks their roles ahead of opening night.
by Joey Mervis - Oct 1, 2024
In this video, watch as the cast of Broadway's The Hills of California unpacks their roles ahead of opening night.
Photos: THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Cast Takes Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 30, 2024
The New York premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes, opened on Broadway last night, Sunday, September 29th at the Broadhurst Theatre. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 30, 2024
The New York premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes, opened on Broadway last night, Sunday, September 29th at the Broadhurst Theatre. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
Review Roundup: THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA by Jez Butterworth Opens on Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 30, 2024
The New York premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes, opened on Broadway tonight, Sunday, September 29th at the Broadhurst Theatre. Check out what the critics had to say here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 30, 2024
The New York premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes, opened on Broadway tonight, Sunday, September 29th at the Broadhurst Theatre. Check out what the critics had to say here!
THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Brings Sam Mendes & Jez Butterworth Back To Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 28, 2024
One of the most dynamic theatrical duos of the modern era, director Sam Mendes and playwright Jez Butterworth, return to Broadway this season with the new work, The Hills of California.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 28, 2024
One of the most dynamic theatrical duos of the modern era, director Sam Mendes and playwright Jez Butterworth, return to Broadway this season with the new work, The Hills of California.
Video: THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Broadway Highlights
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 26, 2024
Previews are now underway for Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes. The play opens at the Broadhurst Theatre on Sunday, September 29, and we have your first look at the cast in action with this video.
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 26, 2024
Previews are now underway for Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes. The play opens at the Broadhurst Theatre on Sunday, September 29, and we have your first look at the cast in action with this video.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Laura Donnelly been in?
Laura Donnelly has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
How many West End shows has Laura Donnelly been in?
Laura Donnelly has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.
What was Laura Donnelly's first West End show?
Laura Donnelly's first West End show was The Ferryman (Royal Court) which opened in 2017
What awards has Laura Donnelly been nominated for?
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Ferryman and Best Actress (Olivier Awards) for The Ferryman.
What awards has Laura Donnelly won?
Best Actress at the Olivier Awards for The Ferryman.
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