Photo Coverage: Irish Repertory Theatre Celebrates Opening Night of QUIETLY
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jul 29, 2016
Irish Repertory Theatre, in association with The Public Theater, presents the US premiere of theAbbey Theatre's production of QUIETLY. Written by Owen McCafferty and directed by Jimmy Fay, previews began July 20, at Irish Rep Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) with opening night last night, July 28, 2016. QUIETLY plays a limited engagement through September 11, 2016.
Irish Rep & The Public to Bring Abbey Theatre's QUIETLY to New York
by Tyler Peterson - May 25, 2016
Irish Repertory Theatre, in association with The Public Theater will present the US premiere of the Abbey Theatre's production of QUIETLY. Written by Owen McCafferty and directed by Jimmy Fay, previews begin July 20, 2016, at Irish Rep Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) with opening night set for TBD. QUIETLY plays a limited engagement through September 11, 2016. Tickets are on sale now through Irish Rep's box office at 212-727-2737 or online at www.irishrep.org.
Tony-Winning Playwright, Brian Friel, Dies at Age 86
by Nora Dominick - Oct 2, 2015
Brian Friel, Tony Award winning Playwright, has passed away at age 86 according to the Irish Times. Friel is known for his work in the plays Dancing At Lughnasa and Philadelphia, Here I Come!
Abbey Theatre to Stage Wayne Jordan's New Version of OEDIPUS
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 4, 2015
This autumn the Abbey Theatre proudly presents Wayne Jordan's new version of Oedipus by Sophocles. Wayne, in his new Yeats inspired version of this Greek classic, invites us to confront the vital questions of who we are and how we live together. Oedipus opens on the Abbey stage on Wednesday 30 September 2015 as part of Dublin Theatre Festival.
The Abbey Theatre to Stage World Premiere of SHIBBOLETH
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 2, 2015
The Abbey Theatre is delighted to present the world premiere of Shibboleth by Stacey Gregg on Wednesday 7 October on the Peacock stage, as part of Dublin Theatre Festival. It is directed by Hamish Pirie from London's Royal Court.
Abbey Theatre Presents, PYGMALION, TRANSLATIONS, et al. in 2011
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 23, 2010
The Abbey Theatre's 2011 programme for the Abbey and Peacock stages announces rousing new work alongside Irish masterpieces. Productions by some of the giants of Irish theatre including Brian Friel and George Bernard Shaw will be showcased together with new voices in Irish theatre like Nancy Harris and Stacey Gregg. The Abbey Theatre continues its ambition to engage and collaborate with the finest theatre artists in Ireland as well as internationally.
The Abbey Theatre Announces Their 2010 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 31, 2009
The Abbey Theatre announces a second world premiere, one of Shakespeare's most thrilling plays and a great Irish work from the repertoire as part of its 2010 season.
'Kicking A Dead Horse' Closes At The Public 8/10
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 10, 2008
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Mara Manus) announced that KICKING A DEAD HORSE, a new play written and directed by Pulitzer Prize winner Sam Shepard and featuring Tony Award nominee Stephen Rea, has extended its run by two weeks. Following a sold-out run at Ireland's Abbey Theatre, it will preview at The Public on Wednesday, June 25 and run through Sunday, August 10 with an official press opening on Monday, July 14 at 7 PM.
The Public Announces 'Kicking A Dead Horse' Extension
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2008
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Mara Manus) announced that KICKING A DEAD HORSE, a new play written and directed by Pulitzer Prize winner Sam Shepard and featuring Tony Award nominee Stephen Rea, has extended its run by two weeks. Following a sold-out run at Ireland's Abbey Theatre, it will preview at The Public on Wednesday, June 25 and run through Sunday, August 10 with an official press opening on Monday, July 14 at 7 PM.
Public Theater to Present New Play by Sam Shepard
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2008
The Public Theater concludes its 2007-2008 downtown season with the U.S. premiere of 'Kicking a Dead Horse', a new play written and directed by Pulitzer Prize winner Sam Shepard and featuring Tony Award nominee Stephen Rea.
