Files of records relating to the production of "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" by Martin McDonagh and directed by Garry Hynes, produced at the Walter Kerr Theatre, Broadway, New York, Tony award-winning production.

Files concerning the administration and production of The Beauty Queen of Leenane at the Atlantic Theatre, New York - with correspondence primarily in these files between Druid Theatre Company and the Royal Court Theatre, London. Includes letters/fax between Louise Donlon, Garry Hynes and others of Druid, with Vikki Haywood, Donna Mundy and others at the Royal Court. Letters and fax discuss in detail the royalty situation arising out of the production of "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" at the Atlantic Theatre, and Broadway, New York. Includes legal correspondence from Pater Cane, Attorney, detailing terms of production and agreement; copy of agreement between druid Theatre and Atlantic Theatre, with cover letter and correspondence from Campbell Hooper solicitors, regarding "Beauty Queen" production.

File of Fax and letter correspondence between Druid Theatre and others concerning the production of "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" in New York at The Atlantic Theatre. Includes correspondence between Druid Theatre and Atlantic Theatre concerning production and administration of The Beauty Queen of Leenane at the Atlantic Theatre. Includes discussion between Mairead McGrath, Matthew Silver, Hilary Hinckle, Louise Donlon, Marie Mullen, Bernie Walsh, Neil Austen, Anna Manahan, Martin McDonagh, Martin McDonagh, Brian F. O'Byrne, Garry Hynes, Simon Hillier, Alpha Hopkins, Carolyn Jennings, Peter S. Cane, Freda Farrell. Items discussed include rehearsal schedules and timeline rules, travel and accommodation for cast and company members in New York, visa and emigration issues, (the cast are travelling from Sydney to New York for the production) Legal correspondence between Druid and the Royal Court Theatre concerning production contract and agreement for "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" production in New York.

File of Fax and letter correspondence between Druid Theatre and others concerning the production of "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" in New York at The Atlantic Theatre. Includes correspondence between Druid Theatre and Atlantic Theatre concerning production and administration of The Beauty Queen of Leenane at the Atlantic Theatre, New York. Includes discussion around contract for Ben Ormerod; fax press coverage of the play in New York; fax copies of notes of comment from audience members; material relating to the opening night of "Beauty Queen" at the Atlantic Theatre; Fax discussing invitation sent to Minister for Arts, Culture, The Gaeltacht and the Islands, Síle de Valera, T.D.; legal discussions surrounding production agreements.

Weekly print-out of box office accounts and takings for production of "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" at the Walter Kerr Theatre, Broadway, New York.

File includes correspondence around the Druid production of "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" at the Walter Kerr Theatre, Broadway. Includes letters and Fax between Garry Hynes, Donagh O'Donoghue, Louise Donlon, Victoria Stevenson, Jerome Hynes, Nica Byrnes, Jean Ward, Carolyn Jennings, Garry Hynes, Vikki Heywood and others. Includes Box Office returns for the production at the Walter Kerr Theatre (Jun 1998); letter of direction to Druid for terms of rights and agreement (2 Jun 1998); Discussion an publicity surrounding plans for build-up to Tony Award ceremony; correspondence with the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts discussion the recording of "The Beauty Queen" on Broadway for inclusion in the NYPLPA Archive; copies of agreement made between druid Theatre and ther Atlantic Theatre for production of "Beauty Queen"; Discussion regarding partnership arrangements, royalty split and payments (2 Oct 1998); Production budget and forward planning for coming Druid productions (17 Sep 1998); Document of list of terms for meeting Equity employment criteria (7 Aug 1998); letters between Vikki Heywood, Royal Court Theatre and Louise Donlon, Druid, discussing ongoing co-commission plans for "The Lonesome West" production by both theatres. (24 Jul 1998)

File includes correspondence between Victoria Stevenson, Louise Donlon, Jerome Hynes, Peter Cane, Bardo Ramírez, Mary Lazore, Deputy Consul General James Hennessy, New York, Joe Gavin, Hilary Hinckle, Carolyn Jennings, Seamus Banim, Chris Boneau, Donagh O'Donoghue and others. Matters discussed include flights and travel, accommodation, royalty payment and box office discussion from the Atlantic Theatre Company; Fax from Sean and Bernadette Ó hUiginn, Embassy of Ireland, Washington D.C., congratulating Druid on the transfer of "Beauty Queen" to Broadway (23 Apr); correspondence on planning of opening night invitations and RSVPs for Broadway opening; information of documentary being produced by RTÉ on the New York production of "Beauty Queen"; Ongoing discussion between Druid, Atlantic Theatre and Royal Court concerning production contract and agreement and outstanding matters regarding same; concerns over music fees incurred; publicity arrangements; discussions around a delegation attending the play from Dáil Eireann.

File of draft and final contracts made between Druid Theatre Company and the Walter Kerr Theatre for production of "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" by Martin McDonagh and which includes numerous drafts, revisions and comments made upon the contract as it progresses through various versions. A number of draft contracts and assorted production terms and conditions are included and discussed by Carolyn Jennings of Campbell Hooper Solicitors to Garry Hynes and others at Druid and with detailed terms of agreement and history of McDonagh/Druid relationship outlined in legal discussions between Jennings and John F. Breglio of Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton and Garrison of New York (10 Aug 1998)

File of letters which detail the beginning of the transfer of the production of "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" from the Atlantic Theatre to the Walter Kerr Theatre, Broadway. Includes fax and letters between Jerome Hynes, Maria Flemming, Louise Donlon, Darlene Lacovara, Christopher Mannion, Andy Shearer, Bardo Ramírez, Nica Burns, Freda Farrell. Correspondence discusses planning and publicity around the transfer, accommodation details, financial matters such as budget costs for the transfer and other invoices/costs received; ticket arrangements for Neil Jordan and also further discussion around contract and production agreement clauses.

File of correspondence regarding opening night invitation lists, RSVPs and associated correspondence surrounding the opening night of "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" at the Walter Kerr Theatre, Broadway, New York.