Ray Dooley

Marty Breen’s BITCH Heads to Edinburgh as Part of 2025 Culture Ireland Showcase
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2025

Following its award-winning debut at the Dublin Fringe Festival, BITCH, a bold fusion of cabaret, stand-up, and theatre from Irish actor and theatremaker Marty Breen, makes its way to the Pleasance Dome as part of the 2025 Culture Ireland Edinburgh Showcase.

Photos: First look at Curtain Players’ THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE
by Jerri Shafer - Jan 30, 2025

Set in the mountains of Connemara, County Galway, Ireland, The Beauty Queen of Leenane tells the darkly comic tale of Maureen Folan, a plain and lonely woman in her early forties, and Mag, her manipulative aging mother, whose interference in Maureen's first and possibly final chance of a loving relationship sets in motion a train of events that leads inexorably towards the play's terrifying dénouement.

Review: A Top Notch Cast Delivers with BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE at Jobsite Theater
by Drew Eberhard - Mar 17, 2024

What did our critic think of BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE at Jobsite Theater?

Guthrie Theater To Offer Filmed Performance of HAMLET To Minnesota Schools
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2024

The Guthrie Theater will offer a filmed performance of Shakespeare’s Hamlet and accompanying curriculum guide at no cost to Minnesota schools during the 2024–2025 school year.

A RAINHA DA BELEZA DE LEENANE Begins Performances Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2024

A Rainha Da Beleza De Leenane comes to Teatro da Trindade next week. Performances will run 15 February - 31 March, 2024.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards; NEXT TO NORMAL, ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, Ashland Productions & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

A RAINHA DA BELEZA DE LEENANE Comes to Teatro da Trindade in February
by Stephi Wild - Dec 14, 2023

A ação desta peça passa-se toda dentro de uma casa, na pequena localidade de Leenane, na costa oeste da Irlanda. Mãe e filha vivem nesta casa, numa relação doentia e de codependência. O isolamento a que estão sujeitas torna-se cada vez mais opressivo à medida que os dias passam.

PlayMakers Repertory Company Presents Special Event A CHRISTMAS CAROL With Ray Dooley
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2023

PlayMakers Repertory Company announces the return of Ray Dooley's solo performance of A CHRISTMAS CAROL on Dec 16-17. Don't miss this heartwarming show!

BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards; NEXT TO NORMAL, ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, Ashland Productions & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards December 5th Standings; NEXT TO NORMAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards; MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Leads Best Play!
by BWW Awards - Nov 27, 2023

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards; SIDE SHOW Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Nov 20, 2023

The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

A RAINHA DA BELEZA DE LEENANE Comes to Teatro da Trindade in February
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2023

A Rainha Da Beleza De Leenane comes to Teatro Da Trindade in February. Performances will run 15 February - 31 March.

Review: THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE is deliciously wicked at The Baxter
by Faeron Wheeler - Aug 8, 2023

What did our critic think of THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE at Pam Golding Theatre At The Baxter?

Video: Watch a Sneak Peek of HAMLET at the Guthrie Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2023

Get a first look at Hamlet at The Guthrie Theater!

HAMLET, Starring Michael Braugher, to be Presented at Guthrie Theater This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2023

The Guthrie Theater has announced the cast and creative team for Hamlet by William Shakespeare, directed by Joseph Haj.

Christian, Jewish, and Theatre Organizations Partner For MY NAME IS ASHER LEV
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2023

Ridge Road Baptist Church, Jewish for Good, and Aggregate Theatre Company have announced their partnership in presenting My Name Is Asher Lev February 3-19.

Review: SISTER ACT At Raleigh Memorial Auditorium At The Duke Energy Center
by Paul Bolton - Oct 13, 2022

What did our critic think of SISTER ACT at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium At The Duke Energy Center? Tour de force cast takes you to church in a fun comedic wild ride of a musical - Sister Act.

North Carolina Theatre Announces Full Cast Creative Team For SISTER ACT
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2022

North Carolina Theatre, the region's premiere nonprofit professional regional theatre, has announced the full cast and creative team for Sister Act, directed and choreographed by Robert Hartwell. Performances will run from October 11- October 16 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium at Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh. “NCT is delighted to be producing this joyful romp of a musical.