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Frank Farrell

Birth Place: New York City

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BIO

Frank Farrell has been an actor, director and playwright for 40 years in New York City and Chicago. In Chicago he has appeared at Second City, Steppenwolf, Goodman and Victory Gardens. He has formed 7 theatre companies through the years including Theatre-Hikes in Chicago, Pigeon Creek Shakespeare in Michigan and First Flight in New York City. He recently wrote and directed the play Forgotten Soldiers From Our Forgotten War performed in New York City in November 2018.

STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1944
Guy of Gisborne

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1912
Chorus

[Broadway]
1911
Performer


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TONGS AND BONES SHAKESPEARE Opens Tonight at Theater For The New City

Tongs and Bones, Shakespeare: Tempestuous Amusements, Interludes, Noises, and Drollery, written by Bob Shuman and directed by Frank Farrell will run as part of the Dream Up Festival from August 25-September 15, 2024.
HAMLET ON THE RUN Begins This Month At The Tank

Frank Farrell Productions will present a one-hour version of William Shakespeare's tragic play “Hamlet, Prince of Denmark” re-titled “Hamlet on the Run” adapted by Frank Farrell, Mitch Webb and Thomas J. Donohoe II.
HAMLET ON THE RUN Comes to The Tank Theater in August

FFP will present a one-hour version of William Shakespeare's tragic play Hamlet, Prince of Denmark re-titled Hamlet on the Run adapted by Frank Farrell, Mitch Webb and Thomas J. Donohoe II for four performances at 7pm, Thursday through Sunday, August 22 – 25, 2024 at the Tank Theater.
Theater for the New City Unveils 2024 Dream Up Festival Lineup

Theater for the New City will present its twelfth  Dream Up Festival in August. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
FRIGID New York Announces Winners Of The New York City Fringe Festival Awards

FRIGID New York has announced recipients of their annual New York City Fringe Festival Awards, which were bestowed to recipients on the closing night of the 2024 New York City Fringe Festival on Sunday, April 21.
Frank Farrell Productions to Present Walt Kelly's SONGS OF THE POGO at NYC Fringe

Ben Masterton and Frank Farrell Productions will present Walt Kelly's Songs of the Pogo written by Walt Kelly and Norman Monath and directed by Frank Farrell.
FRIGID New York Unveils Schedule of Performances for New York City Fringe Festival

FRIGID New York has revealed the full schedule of performances for the 2024 New York City Fringe Festival at UNDER St. Marks, The Wild Project, and the 14Y Theater, April 3-21. Learn more about the shows, and see how to purchase tickets.
FRIGID New York to Present New York City Fringe Festival in April

For over 15 years FRIGID New York has been presenting an annual festival of fringe theatre in New York City. This Spring their biggest festival of the year will be rebranded as the New York City Fringe Festival.
First Flight Theatre Company to Present MINA Beginning Next Month

First Flight Theatre Company will present MINA, adapted by Richard Width from Bram Stoker's DRACULA. Directed by Karen Eterovich, this production is part of the 2023 Days of the Dead Festival. Get ticket and event information here!
First Flight Theatre Company's MINA to Play 2023 Days of the Dead Festival at UNDER St. Marks

First Flight Theatre Company will present Mina adapted by Richard Width from Bram Stoker’s Dracula directed by Karen Eterovich. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets!
SHAKESPEARE'S LADIES AT TEA and SHAKESPEARE'S DEATHS Will Be Performed at the 2023 Little Shakespeare Festival at UNDER St. Marks

First Flight Theatre Company will present Shakespeare’s Ladies at Tea or I Thought You’d Never Asp written by Kathleen Kirk and Shakespeare’s Deaths written by the Free Shakespeare Theatre Company of Chicago, both directed by Frank Farrell.
Philly Theatre Week to Return with 40+ Companies, 100+ Events and New Pay What You Can Tickets

Theatre Philadelphia will present the return of Philly Theatre Week featuring 100+ theatrical performances and events across the region between March 23 to April 2, 2023.
STUDY HALL Comedy Show Comes To Philadelphia FringeArts Festival

Study Hall Comedy Inspired by Lectures, one of Philadelphia's longest-running improv comedy shows, combines lectures and laughs in one fantastic hour never seen before and never to be seen again.
STUDY HALL Comedy Show, Featuring Drexel University Professor Michael Yudell, Goes Online

Study Hall Comedy Inspired by Lectures, one of Philadelphia's longest-running improv comedy shows, combines lectures and laughs in one fantastic hour never seen before and never to be seen again.
WHITE DESERT Makes its Chicago Premiere

First Flight presents the Chicago premiere of the play White Desert by Maxwell Anderson at two Chicago area locations; Fridays, July 26 & August 2 at 7pm at the American Indian Center, 3401 W. Ainslie St. and on Saturdays and Sundays, July 27, 28, August 3 & 4 at 7pm at the Unity Lutheran Church, 1212 W. Balmoral Ave. Admission is $15.
THE MASQUE OF QUEENS By Maxwell Anderson Has Its Chicago Premiere

First Flight presents the Chicago premiere of a play by Maxwell Anderson: The Masque of Queens. Presented as a staged reading and featuring 13 actors, The Masque of Queens' one-time performance is a benefit for Chicago's Season of Concern, an organization that helps Chicago theatre professionals in times of need. The benefit performance date is Sunday March 31, 2019 at 6 p.m. at the iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, in Chicago. Suggested donation is $20 and tickets are available at the door. Email firstflight2018@gmail.com for reservations and for more information. The iO Theater can be reached at: 312-929-2401 and online at https://www.ioimprov.com/event/1835325-masque-queens-staged-chicago/ .
SEA-WIFE Performance Held in Support of Season of Concern

First Flight presents a NEW play by Maxwell Anderson: Sea-Wife. Presented as a staged reading featuring 17 actors, Sea-Wife's one-time performance is a benefit for Chicago's Season of Concern, an organization that helps Chicago theatre professionals in times of need. Written by Anderson in 1924 Sea-Wife was never published and it has never been professionally performed. Set in the 1800s on an island off the coast of Maine and based on the poem The Forsaken Merman by Matthew Arnold (1822 - 1888), the play depicts 24 hours of turmoil for the inhabitants of an insulated fishing community and the myth of mermen many of them believe in. The benefit performance date is Sunday December 16, 2018 at 6 p.m. at the iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, in Chicago. Suggested donation is $20 and tickets are available at the door. Call (773) 307-4586 or email firstflight2018@gmail.com for reservations and more information.
In Honor Of Veterans Day First Flight Presents FORGOTTEN SOLDIERS FROM OUR FORGOTTEN WAR

Veterans Day is on Sunday, November 11 this year. Performance dates for the world premiere of First Flight's Forgotten Soldiers From Our Forgotten War are today, November 10 at 7pm at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Harlem, 521 W 126th St, New York, NY 10027 (a benefit for the church) and Friday and Today, November 16 & 17 at 7pm at Our Savior's Atonement Lutheran Church in New York City's Washington Heights neighborhood, 178 Bennett Avenue, New York, NY 10040. Tickets are $15 and $10 for seniors and students.
In Honor Of Veterans Day First Flight Presents FORGOTTEN SOLDIERS FROM OUR FORGOTTEN WAR

Veterans Day is on Sunday, November 11 this year. Performance dates for the world premiere of First Flight's Forgotten Soldiers From Our Forgotten War are today, November 10 at 7pm at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Harlem, 521 W 126th St, New York, NY 10027 (a benefit for the church) and Friday and Today, November 16 & 17 at 7pm at Our Savior's Atonement Lutheran Church in New York City's Washington Heights neighborhood, 178 Bennett Avenue, New York, NY 10040. Tickets are $15 and $10 for seniors and students.
In Honor Of Veterans Day First Flight Presents FORGOTTEN SOLDIERS FROM OUR FORGOTTEN WAR

Veterans Day is on Sunday, November 11 this year. Performance dates for the world premiere of First Flight's Forgotten Soldiers From Our Forgotten War are on Saturday, November 10 at 7pm at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Harlem, 521 W 126th St, New York, NY 10027 (a benefit for the church) and Friday and Saturday, November 16 & 17 at 7pm at Our Savior's Atonement Lutheran Church in New York City's Washington Heights neighborhood, 178 Bennett Avenue, New York, NY 10040. Tickets are $15 and $10 for seniors and students.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Frank Farrell been in?

Frank Farrell has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Frank Farrell been in?

Frank Farrell has not appeared in the West End.

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