The black comedy involves a man searching for his missing hand, two con artists out to make a few hundred bucks, and an overly curious hotel clerk. This world premiere marks McDonagh's first American-set play.

McDonagh received Tony nominations for The Beauty Queen of Leenane, The Lieutenant of Inishmore, The Pillowman, and The Lonesome West. His plays also include The Cripple of Inishmaan and A Skull in Connemara. He won the Academy Award for the short film Six Shooter.