The American premiere of Conor
McPherson's Shining City, presented by Manhattan Theatre Club, opened on Broadway at the Biltmore Theatre (261 West 47th Street)
on Tuesday, May 9; previews began on Thursday, April 20. An after-party followed at the Bryant Park Grill.
The show, which is directed by Robert Falls, stars Tony Award-winner Brían F. O'Byrne (Ian), Oliver Platt (John), Martha Plimpton (Neasa), and Peter Scanavino (Laurence). "Originally
produced at London's Royal Court Theater to critical acclaim, Shining
City is set in Dublin, where a guilt-ridden man (Platt) reaches out to
a therapist (O'Byrne) after seeing the ghost of his recently deceased
wife. Wrestling with his own demons, the therapist can only do so much
to help. Routine visits between the two men quickly become a gripping
struggle to survive, changing both of them for the rest of their lives," state press notes.
Tickets
are available at Telecharge at 212-239-6200 and at telecharge.com and
at the Biltmore box office (261 West 47th Street). Visit www.manhattantheatreclub.com for more information.
Photos Copyright: Walter McBride / Retna Ltd.
Brian F. O'Bryne
