About Glenngary Glenn Ross

This scalding comedy took Broadway and London by storm. Here is Mamet at his very best, writing about small-time, cutthroat real estate salesmen trying to grind out a living by pushing plots of land on reluctant buyers, in a never-ending scramble for their share of the American dream.

ACCOLADES

Winner! 1983 Olivier Award, Best New Play
Winner! 1984 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Winner! 1984 New York Drama Critics' Circle, Best American Play
Winner! 2005 Tony® Award, Best Revival of a Play

SUMMARY

"Crackling tension […] ferocious comedy and drama." - The New York Times

Revived on Broadway in 2005 and 2012, this masterpiece of American drama also became a celebrated film starring Al Pacino, Jack Lemmon, Alec Baldwin, and Alan Arkin.

HISTORY

Glengarry Glen Ross was first presented at The Cottlesloe Theatre, London, England on September 21, 1983. It was directed by Bill Bryden.

MEDIA

"Crackling tension […] ferocious comedy and drama." - The New York Times

"Wonderfully funny […] A play to see, remember and cherish." - New York Post