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THE MOTHER FUCKER WITH THE HAT by STEPHEN ADLY GUIRGIS

January 21, 2023

In Stephen Adly Guirgis’s provocative exploration of love, addiction, and loyalty, The Motherfucker with the Hat thrusts audiences into a gritty urban landscape where relationships teeter on the edge of trust and betrayal. Set against the backdrop of modern-day New York City, Jackie, a recovering addict, discovers a hat in his girlfriend Veronica’s apartment that ignites a chain reaction of suspicion and emotional upheaval. As Jackie grapples with his own demons, he navigates a labyrinth of shifting loyalties and moral complexities, confronting his deepest fears and desires. Guirgis’s sharp-witted dialogue and vivid characterizations paint a vivid portrait of urban life, blending humor and pathos in equal measure. This Tony-nominated play challenges societal norms and delves into the messy intricacies of human connection, offering a poignant and unflinching look at the highs and lows of love, addiction, and the search for authenticity.

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THE MOTHER FUCKER WITH THE HAT by STEPHEN ADLY GUIRGIS

THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT by STEPHEN ADLY GUIRGIS

Struggles with addiction, friendship, love, and the challenges of adulthood are at the center of the story. Jackie, a petty drug dealer, is just out of prison and trying to stay clean. He’s also still in love with his coke-addicted childhood sweetheart, Veronica. Ralph D. is Jackie’s too-smooth, slightly slippery sponsor. He’s married to the bitter and disaffected Victoria, who, by the way, has the hots for Jackie. And then there’s Julio, Jackie’s cousin…a stand-up, “stand by me” kind of guy.

THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT by STEPHEN ADLY GUIRGIS

           Original Boardway Production produced by

                  Scott Rudin          Stuart Thompson

    Public Theater Production       LAByrinth Theater Company

Fabula Media Partners LLC     Jean Doumanian         Ruth Hendel

Carl Moellenberg      Jon B. Platt          Tulchin Bartner / Jamie de Roy

THE MOTHERFUCKER WITH THE HAT was developed at the Ojai Playwrights Conference and at LAByrinth Theater Company

THE MOTHERFUCKER WITH THE HAT received its Broadway debut on April 11, 2011, presented by LAByrinth and the Public Theatre at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. It was directed by Anna D. Shapiro; the scenic design was by Todd Rosenthal; the costume design was by Mimi O’Donnell; the lighting design was by Donald Holder; the original Music was by Terence Blanchard; and the stage manager was Charles Means. The Original cast was as follows;

JACKIE………………………………………….. Bobby Cannavale

RALPH D. ……………………………………………….. Chris Rock

VERONICA………………………………….. Elizabeth Rodriguez

VICTORIA………………………………………. Annabella Sciorra

COUSIN JULIO……………………………………….. Yul Vázquez

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