Jo Kinsella
Birth Place: Co.Kilkenny Ireland
Latest News on Jo Kinsella:
The Prestigious Dave's Edinburgh Comedy Awards Announces Nominees For Best Comedy Show And Best Newcomer (Aug 24, 2022)
Judging Panel For Dave's Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2022 Announced Today (Jul 14, 2022)
BWW Interview: John Keating Talks TWO BY SYNGE at Irish Rep, His Background With the Company, and More! (Apr 6, 2022)
The Prestigious Dave's Edinburgh Comedy Awards Announces Nominees For Best Comedy Show And Best Newcomer (Aug 24, 2022)
Judging Panel For Dave's Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2022 Announced Today (Jul 14, 2022)
BWW Interview: John Keating Talks TWO BY SYNGE at Irish Rep, His Background With the Company, and More! (Apr 6, 2022)
BIO
Jo Kinsella is a native of Co. Kilkenny,Ireland.Irish theatre credits include West Side Story, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat ( Theatre Royal Waterford),The Year of the Hiker and Drama at Inish The Moondarraig Players regional tour.New York theatre credits include two roles in 1st IrishTheatre Festival 2012 Val in For Love and Deirdre in House Strictly Private which she won The 1st Irish Special Achievement Award for Remarkable contributions to 1st Irish Theatre Festival she played Maggie in the 20th Anniversary Production of Dancing at Lughnasa at The Irish Repertory Theatre, dazzling performances in Hamm & Clov Stage Company's productions of An Aisling Christmas,Of Pubs and Parishes,The Ring and A Touch of the Playwright(both directed by Tony Award-winner the late Theodore Mann),as well as the very first production of Ardnaglass on the Air and again in 1st Irish Festival 2010.She has also been seen as Helen in Living Quarters,Moll in Moll and Maggie in Big Maggie with PJM Production Co., as well as An Adult Evening with Shel Silverstein and The Snow Quest with ONEtime Productions at The Antonowsky Center for Performing Arts.This Bloomsday she read Joyce's Eveline along with Colum McCann & last year with Fionnula Flanagan in NY.TV: Eugene Pilot Comedy Central directed by Jon Watts.Besides her also doing stand-up comedy at various and sundry venues around the globe,her voice can be heard at Action Center to End World Hunger presented by Tina Fey.
News
The Prestigious Dave's Edinburgh Comedy Awards Announces Nominees For Best Comedy Show And Best Newcomer
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2022
Long-standing Dave's Edinburgh Comedy Awards Director Nica Burns, has announced the nominees for the biggest prizes in live comedy, Best Comedy Show and Best Newcomer Awards, celebrating the best of both established and up-and-coming comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2022
Long-standing Dave's Edinburgh Comedy Awards Director Nica Burns, has announced the nominees for the biggest prizes in live comedy, Best Comedy Show and Best Newcomer Awards, celebrating the best of both established and up-and-coming comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Judging Panel For Dave's Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2022 Announced Today
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2022
Nica Burns, the longstanding Producer and Director of Dave's Edinburgh Comedy Awards, has unveiled the judging panel for the coveted Awards at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2022
Nica Burns, the longstanding Producer and Director of Dave's Edinburgh Comedy Awards, has unveiled the judging panel for the coveted Awards at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August.
BWW Interview: John Keating Talks TWO BY SYNGE at Irish Rep, His Background With the Company, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2022
Irish Repertory Theatre will present Two by Synge by John Millington Synge and directed by Charlotte Moore, beginning next week. Cast member John Keating specifically has a long history with Irish Rep, and we got to chat with him about his past experiences with the company, what it's been like working on this unique production, and more!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2022
Irish Repertory Theatre will present Two by Synge by John Millington Synge and directed by Charlotte Moore, beginning next week. Cast member John Keating specifically has a long history with Irish Rep, and we got to chat with him about his past experiences with the company, what it's been like working on this unique production, and more!
Irish Repertory Theatre to Stage New York Premiere of BELFAST GIRLS
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 3, 2022
Today, the Irish Repertory Theatre (Charlotte Moore, Artistic Director and Ciarán O’Reilly, Producing Director) announced two productions for their Spring 2022 season. The New York Premiere of Belfast Girls by Jaki McCarrick (The Naturalists) and directed by Nicola Murphy (A Girl Is A Half-formed Thing) will run May 11-June 26, 2022 on the Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage, with an opening night set for May 19, 2022. Two by Synge, by John Millington Synge and directed by Charlotte Moore (The Streets of New York), will run April 13-May 22, 2022 on the W. Scott McLucas Studio Stage, with an opening night set for April 24, 2022.
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 3, 2022
Today, the Irish Repertory Theatre (Charlotte Moore, Artistic Director and Ciarán O’Reilly, Producing Director) announced two productions for their Spring 2022 season. The New York Premiere of Belfast Girls by Jaki McCarrick (The Naturalists) and directed by Nicola Murphy (A Girl Is A Half-formed Thing) will run May 11-June 26, 2022 on the Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage, with an opening night set for May 19, 2022. Two by Synge, by John Millington Synge and directed by Charlotte Moore (The Streets of New York), will run April 13-May 22, 2022 on the W. Scott McLucas Studio Stage, with an opening night set for April 24, 2022.
Origin Theatre to Present BLOOMSDAY BREAKFAST Online
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2020
A colorful bouquet of singers, actors and luminaries from New York and the Island of Ireland are taking part in a uniquely trans-Atlantic online version of Origin Theatre's annual immersive Bloomsday Breakfast, co-hosted with Bloom's Tavern in Midtown Manhattan.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2020
A colorful bouquet of singers, actors and luminaries from New York and the Island of Ireland are taking part in a uniquely trans-Atlantic online version of Origin Theatre's annual immersive Bloomsday Breakfast, co-hosted with Bloom's Tavern in Midtown Manhattan.
Ruffian Productions and Double Decker Productions Present DOROTHY OF NOWHERE
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2016
September sees the return of Origin Theatre's extraordinary 1st Irish Festival, a movable theatrical feast ranked by many as one of the city's premiere theatre festivals. This year once again features 1st Irish's staple Next Generation series which includes the much anticipated Dorothy of Nowhere, written by newcomer Thomas Burns Scully.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2016
September sees the return of Origin Theatre's extraordinary 1st Irish Festival, a movable theatrical feast ranked by many as one of the city's premiere theatre festivals. This year once again features 1st Irish's staple Next Generation series which includes the much anticipated Dorothy of Nowhere, written by newcomer Thomas Burns Scully.
Ruffian Productions and Double Decker Productions Present DOROTHY OF NOWHERE
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2016
September sees the return of Origin Theatre's extraordinary 1st Irish Festival, a movable theatrical feast ranked by many as one of the city's premiere theatre festivals. This year once again features 1st Irish's staple Next Generation series which includes the much anticipated Dorothy of Nowhere, written by newcomer Thomas Burns Scully.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2016
September sees the return of Origin Theatre's extraordinary 1st Irish Festival, a movable theatrical feast ranked by many as one of the city's premiere theatre festivals. This year once again features 1st Irish's staple Next Generation series which includes the much anticipated Dorothy of Nowhere, written by newcomer Thomas Burns Scully.
Jimmy Kerr's HOUSE STRICTLY PRIVATE to Receive Free Reading at Irish Rep
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 23, 2016
The Irish Repertory Theatre, which 'encourages the development of works focusing on the Irish and Irish-American experience, and produces works of other cultures interpreted through the lens of an Irish sensibility,' continues the 10th season of the Irish Rep Reading Series. A staged reading of Jimmy Kerr's play House Strictly Private will be held on Friday, February 26 at 3pm EST at the DR2 Theater, 103 East 15th Street (the Irish Repertory Theatre's temporary home during current renovations). The Irish Rep's literary manager, Kara Manning, will direct the reading. Tickets are free, and the event is open to the public. An RSVP to 212-727-2737 is suggested.
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 23, 2016
The Irish Repertory Theatre, which 'encourages the development of works focusing on the Irish and Irish-American experience, and produces works of other cultures interpreted through the lens of an Irish sensibility,' continues the 10th season of the Irish Rep Reading Series. A staged reading of Jimmy Kerr's play House Strictly Private will be held on Friday, February 26 at 3pm EST at the DR2 Theater, 103 East 15th Street (the Irish Repertory Theatre's temporary home during current renovations). The Irish Rep's literary manager, Kara Manning, will direct the reading. Tickets are free, and the event is open to the public. An RSVP to 212-727-2737 is suggested.
Irish Rep's Reading Series to Open 10th Season with THE PIGEON IN THE TAJ MAHAL
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 11, 2015
The Irish Repertory Theatre (Charlotte Moore, Artistic Director; Ciaran O'Reilly, Producing Director) proudly begins the 10th season of its Reading Series with Laoisa Sexton's THE PIGEON IN THE TAJ MAHAL, directed by the Irish Rep's Literary Manager, Kara Manning. The staged reading will take place on Friday, October 2 at 3pm at the DR2 Theater, 103 East 15th Street (the Irish Repertory Theatre's temporary home during current renovations). The reading is FREE and open to the public. An RSVP to the Irish Repertory Theatre Box Office at (212) 727-2737 is strongly suggested.
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 11, 2015
The Irish Repertory Theatre (Charlotte Moore, Artistic Director; Ciaran O'Reilly, Producing Director) proudly begins the 10th season of its Reading Series with Laoisa Sexton's THE PIGEON IN THE TAJ MAHAL, directed by the Irish Rep's Literary Manager, Kara Manning. The staged reading will take place on Friday, October 2 at 3pm at the DR2 Theater, 103 East 15th Street (the Irish Repertory Theatre's temporary home during current renovations). The reading is FREE and open to the public. An RSVP to the Irish Repertory Theatre Box Office at (212) 727-2737 is strongly suggested.
Irish Rep Stages THE BALLAD OF CHARLIE AND CATE Reading Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2013
Today, December 6th at 3:00pm, the Irish Repertory Theatre's 2013-2014 reading series will present a staged reading of Irish playwright Ed Malone's THE BALLAD of CHARLIE and CATE, directed by the playwright.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2013
Today, December 6th at 3:00pm, the Irish Repertory Theatre's 2013-2014 reading series will present a staged reading of Irish playwright Ed Malone's THE BALLAD of CHARLIE and CATE, directed by the playwright.
Irish Rep to Stage THE BALLAD OF CHARLIE AND CATE Reading, 12/6
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2013
On Friday, December 6th at 3:00pm, the Irish Repertory Theatre's 2013-2014 reading series will present a staged reading of Irish playwright Ed Malone's THE BALLAD of CHARLIE and CATE, directed by the playwright.
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2013
On Friday, December 6th at 3:00pm, the Irish Repertory Theatre's 2013-2014 reading series will present a staged reading of Irish playwright Ed Malone's THE BALLAD of CHARLIE and CATE, directed by the playwright.
Ed Malone Directs THE BALLAD OF CHARLIE AND CATE Reading at Irish Rep Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 24, 2013
On Today, June 24th at 1:00pm acclaimed Irish Playwright, Ed Malone, will direct a Special Industry (by invitation only) Pre-Broadway Reading of his new revolutionary play THE BALLAD of CHARLIE and CATE.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 24, 2013
On Today, June 24th at 1:00pm acclaimed Irish Playwright, Ed Malone, will direct a Special Industry (by invitation only) Pre-Broadway Reading of his new revolutionary play THE BALLAD of CHARLIE and CATE.
Ed Malone to Direct THE BALLAD OF CHARLIE AND CATE Reading at Irish Rep, 6/24
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2013
On Monday, June 24th at 1:00pm acclaimed Irish Playwright, Ed Malone, will direct a Special Industry (by invitation only) Pre-Broadway Reading of his new revolutionary play THE BALLAD of CHARLIE and CATE.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2013
On Monday, June 24th at 1:00pm acclaimed Irish Playwright, Ed Malone, will direct a Special Industry (by invitation only) Pre-Broadway Reading of his new revolutionary play THE BALLAD of CHARLIE and CATE.
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of FOR LOVE at Irish Rep
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2013
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day weekend with 'For Love,' currently in previews at Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street), prior to its official opening night Tuesday, March 19. Meet the cast below!
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2013
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day weekend with 'For Love,' currently in previews at Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street), prior to its official opening night Tuesday, March 19. Meet the cast below!
1st Irish Next Generation Series Kicks Off at Drilling Company Theatre, Now thru 9/30
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2012
The 1st Irish Next Generation Series, a new programming initiative of the 1st Irish Festival, takes off next week as four new productions in development will be seen in short, 4-show runs at the Drilling Company Theatre, 236 West 78th Street, from tonight, September 25 to Sunday September 30.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2012
The 1st Irish Next Generation Series, a new programming initiative of the 1st Irish Festival, takes off next week as four new productions in development will be seen in short, 4-show runs at the Drilling Company Theatre, 236 West 78th Street, from tonight, September 25 to Sunday September 30.
1st Irish Next Generation Series Kicks Off at Drilling Company Theatre, 9/25-30
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2012
The 1st Irish Next Generation Series, a new programming initiative of the 1st Irish Festival, takes off next week as four new productions in development will be seen in short, 4-show runs at the Drilling Company Theatre, 236 West 78th Street, from Tuesday September 25 to Sunday September 30.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2012
The 1st Irish Next Generation Series, a new programming initiative of the 1st Irish Festival, takes off next week as four new productions in development will be seen in short, 4-show runs at the Drilling Company Theatre, 236 West 78th Street, from Tuesday September 25 to Sunday September 30.
Irish Rep Extends DANCING AT LUGHNASA Thru 1/29
by BWW News Desk - Jan 29, 2012
Off-Broadway's Irish Repertory Theatre announces an additional two-week of its hit 20th anniversary production of Brian Friel's Tony Award-winning play DANCING AT LUGHNASA, with performances now set to run through January 29, 2012 on the Irish Repertory's Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage (132 West 22nd Street).
by BWW News Desk - Jan 29, 2012
Off-Broadway's Irish Repertory Theatre announces an additional two-week of its hit 20th anniversary production of Brian Friel's Tony Award-winning play DANCING AT LUGHNASA, with performances now set to run through January 29, 2012 on the Irish Repertory's Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage (132 West 22nd Street).
Irish Rep Extends DANCING AT LUGHNASA Thru 1/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 24, 2012
Off-Broadway's Irish Repertory Theatre announces an additional two-week of its hit 20th anniversary production of Brian Friel's Tony Award-winning play DANCING AT LUGHNASA, with performances now set to run through January 29, 2012 on the Irish Repertory's Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage (132 West 22nd Street).
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 24, 2012
Off-Broadway's Irish Repertory Theatre announces an additional two-week of its hit 20th anniversary production of Brian Friel's Tony Award-winning play DANCING AT LUGHNASA, with performances now set to run through January 29, 2012 on the Irish Repertory's Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage (132 West 22nd Street).
Irish Rep Extends DANCING AT LUGHNASA Thru 1/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 20, 2011
Off-Broadway's Irish Repertory Theatre announces an additional two-week of its hit 20th anniversary production of Brian Friel's Tony Award-winning play DANCING AT LUGHNASA, with performances now set to run through January 29, 2012 on the Irish Repertory's Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage (132 West 22nd Street).
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 20, 2011
Off-Broadway's Irish Repertory Theatre announces an additional two-week of its hit 20th anniversary production of Brian Friel's Tony Award-winning play DANCING AT LUGHNASA, with performances now set to run through January 29, 2012 on the Irish Repertory's Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage (132 West 22nd Street).
DANCING AT LUGHNASA Extends At Irish Rep Thru 1/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 14, 2011
Off-Broadway's Irish Repertory Theatre announces a five-week extension of its hit 20th anniversary production of Brian Friel's Tony Award-winning play DANCING AT LUGHNASA, with performances now set to run through January 15, 2012 on the Irish Repertory's Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage (132 West 22nd Street).
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 14, 2011
Off-Broadway's Irish Repertory Theatre announces a five-week extension of its hit 20th anniversary production of Brian Friel's Tony Award-winning play DANCING AT LUGHNASA, with performances now set to run through January 15, 2012 on the Irish Repertory's Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage (132 West 22nd Street).
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