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Kate Baldwin and Christopher Innvar Join Irish Rep's THE DEAD, 1904
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2024

The full cast has been revealed for Irish Repertory Theatre's return of The Dead, 1904 - an immersive adaptation of James Joyce’s classic story, “The Dead,” adapted by the Pulitzer Prize-winning Irish poet Paul Muldoon. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

TRANSLATIONS Extended at Irish Repertory Theatre Through End of December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2023

Irish Repertory Theatre's Translations has received a four-week extension and will now play through Sunday December 31, 2023.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of TRANSLATIONS at Irish Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2023

See photos from opening night of Translations at Irish Repertory Theatre.

Irish Repertory Theatre Unveils Cast for TRANSLATIONS Directed by Doug Hughes
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 7, 2023

Irish Repertory Theatre reveals the cast for Translations, the first production in The Friel Project, a retrospective of the work of renowned Irish playwright Brian Friel.

Irish Rep to Live Stream Final Performances of ENDGAME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2023

Irish Repertory Theatre will partner with The League of Live Stream Theater to simulcast the final four performances of Endgame by Samuel Beckett

ENDGAME to Extend for a Final Time at Irish Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2023

Irish Repertory Theatre has announced a final one-week extension for Endgame by Samuel Beckett and directed by Ciarán O’Reilly.

ENDGAME and THE SMUGGLER Extended at Irish Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2023

Irish Repertory Theatre has announced extensions for the first two productions of their 2023 season. 

Interview: Joe Grifasi & Patrice Johnson Chevannes on the Many Facets of Samuel Beckett's ENDGAME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2023

Read BroadwayWorld's interview with the stars of Samuel Beckett's Endgame at Irish Repertory Theatre, Joe Grifasi and Patrice Johnson Chevannes!

Photos: First Look at Bill Irwin, John Douglas Thompson & More in ENDGAME at Irish Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2023

Get a first look at photos of Samuel Beckett's Endgame, now on stage at Irish Repertory Theatre!

Bill Irwin and John Douglas Thompson to Star in ENDGAME at Irish Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2022

Irish Repertory Theatre has announced two productions to begin its 2023 season. Irish Rep will present Endgame by Samuel Beckett January 25-March 12, 2023, on the Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage, with an opening night set for February 2, 2023.

Irish Rep Cancels Performances of THE STREETS OF NEW YORK Through December 26
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2021

Irish Repertory Theater is cancelling performances of The Streets Of New York through December 26, 2021.

Amy Bodnar, Amanda Jane Cooper, Ryan Vona & More to Star in Irish Rep's THE STREETS OF NEW YORK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2021

Irish Repertory Theatre announced today casting and additional creative team members for The Streets of New York by Dion Boucicault, featuring adaptation, songs & direction by Charlotte Moore. The Streets of New York will begin previews on December 4, 2021, with an opening night scheduled for December 14 and a limited run through January 30, 2022.

Irish Repertory Theatre Announces Fall 2021 In-Person Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 31, 2021

Irish Repertory Theatre announced today productions for their upcoming fall season, which will mark their return to in-person programming following the Covid-19 shutdown in March 2020.  

Irish Rep Announces Casting For THE O'CASEY CYCLE; Ciaran O'Reilly, Sarah Street, and More
by Julie Musbach - Jan 3, 2019

Irish Repertory Theatre is excited to announce casting for The O'Casey Cycle, featuring O'Casey's three most renowned works, The Shadow of a Gunman, Juno and the Paycock, and The Plough and the Stars, presented in repertory.

Irish Rep Celebrates 30th Anniversary With The Sean O'Casey Season
by Julie Musbach - Dec 4, 2018

Irish Repertory Theatre is excited to announce The Sean O'Casey Season, a comprehensive retrospective of the work of renowned Irish playwright Sean O'Casey, to take place from January through May of Irish Rep's 30th Anniversary Season.

Olympic Gold Medalist Laurie Hernandez Co-Hosts AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR JUNIOR, Series Premiere 10/13 on Universal Kids
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2018

Gold Medal Winning Olympic Gymnast Laurie Hernandez will co-host American Ninja Warrior Junior with Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila on Universal Kids, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment's network for kids 2-12. This next generation of American Ninja Warrior marks the first time some of the show's biggest fans can become part of this five-time Emmy nominated worldwide phenomenon. American Ninja Warrior Junior will premiere on October 13 at 7:00pm.

Melissa Gilbert Returns to Irish Rep to Lead THE DEAD, 1904
by Julie Musbach - Oct 11, 2018

Irish Repertory Theatre announces full casting for the return of The Dead, 1904 - an immersive adaptation of James Joyce's classic story, "The Dead," adapted by the Pulitzer Prize winning Irish poet Paul Muldoon (Moy Sand and Gravel) and novelist Jean Hanff Korelitz (Admission, You Should Have Known).

Ciaran O'Reilly to Direct the Return of THE DEAD, 1904 to Irish Rep
by Julie Musbach - Sep 20, 2018

Irish Repertory Theatre and Dot Dot Productions (Nina Korelitz Matza and Jean Hanff Korelitz), in association with The American Irish Historical Society are proud to announce the return of The Dead, 1904

Olympic Gold Medalist Laurie Hernandez Co-Hosts AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR JUNIOR, Series Premiere 10/13 on Universal Kids
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 25, 2018

Gold Medal Winning Olympic Gymnast Laurie Hernandez will co-host American Ninja Warrior Junior with Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila on Universal Kids, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment's network for kids 2-12. This next generation of American Ninja Warrior marks the first time some of the show's biggest fans can become part of this five-time Emmy nominated worldwide phenomenon. American Ninja Warrior Junior will premiere on October 13 at 7:00pm.

Banff World Media Festival Announces Keynotes and Panelists From NBCUniversal
by Macon Prickett - Mar 27, 2018

The Banff World Media Festival (BANFF) is pleased to announce a stellar initial lineup of speakers from NBCUniversal (NBCU) – the Company of Distinction 2018 – including keynotes from Robert Greenblatt, Chairman, NBC Entertainment and Kevin MacLellan, Chairman, Global Distribution & International, NBCU. In addition, panellists include, Meredith Ahr, President, Universal Television Alternative Studio, Deirdre Brennan, General Manager, Universal Kids, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, Pearlena Igbokwe, President, Universal Television, Lisa Katz & Tracey Pakosta, Co-Presidents, Scripted Programming, NBC Entertainment, Luis Silberwasser, President Telemundo Networks, Paul Telegdy, President, Alternative and Reality Group, NBC Entertainment and Jeff Wachtel, President, International Studios, NBCU.