John Millington Synge

Founding Artistic Director of South Coast Repertory Martin Benson Dies at 87
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2024

 South Coast Repertory has announced the passing of Founding Artistic Director Martin Benson on Saturday, Nov. 30 at the age of 87. Read the full obituary here.

Photos: THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD At Inis Nua Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2024

Inis Nua Theatre Company, Philadelphia’s home for contemporary Irish plays, is presenting the regional premiere of a new adaptation of  John Millington Synge’s The Playboy of the Western World. Get a first look at photos.

Feature: The Rogue Theatre's Anniversary Season Celebrates 20 Years of Pushing Boundaries
by Robert Encila-Celdran - Aug 30, 2024

Whether by design or coincidence, The Rogue Theatre kicks off its 20th season with a vivid and prophetic opener: THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH by Thornton Wilder, a playwright acclained for his fierce deconstruction of 20th-century norms. This selection sets the tone for a remarkable season, reaffirming the theater's dedication to subversive yet edifying productions.

THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD Comes To Inis Nua Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2024

Inis Nua Theatre Company has announced the regional premiere of a new adaptation of John Millington Synge's The Playboy of the Western World, by acclaimed writers Bisi Adigun and Roddy Doyle.

PUCCINI, BUSONI, OFFENBACH and ROSSINI Announced Among the Attractions of Theatro Sao Pedro's 2024 Season
by Claudio Erlichman - Mar 12, 2024

The lyrical season will feature 12 titles, such as Turandot, by Busoni, Gianni Schicchi, by Puccini, Le Comte Ory, by Rossini, among others. The program also includes ballets, cinema and music, and concerts in a year in which São Pedro establishes partnerships with the Cinemateca, the São Paulo Companhia de Dança and guest orchestras.

Ralph Vaughan Williams's RIDERS TO THE SEA (Homens ao Mar) Opens Theatro Sao Pedro 2024 Season
by Claudio Erlichman - Feb 23, 2024

The opera season at Theatro Sao Pedro, will begin with the premiere of Riders to the Sea, by Vaughan Williams, considered the greatest British symphonist. With musical direction by Claudio Cruz and scenic direction by Caetano Vilela, the opera will be preceded by the instrumental work Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis, by the same composer.

City Lit Names Brian Pastor Executive Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2023

City Lit Board President Daniel Robinson announced that Brian Pastor (they/them), City Lit’s current Resident Director and for nine years its Managing Director, will succeed City Lit’s Producer and Artistic Director Terry McCabe, who will retire on June 30, 2024, following the conclusion of City Lit’s recently announced 43rd season.

Gamut Theatre Presents THISTLE & SALT: THE IRELAND OF J.M. SYNGE
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2023

Gamut Theatre presents its Spring Showcase Production: Thistle & Salt: The Ireland of J.M. Synge. This production is a partnership with Narçisse Theatre Company which runs March 4-19, 2023 - Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2:30 PM.

Review: THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD at Atlas Performing Arts Center
by PETER Rouleau - Nov 12, 2022

A lively contemporary rethinking of a classic Irish comedy.

Review: PLAYBOY OF THE WEST INDIES, Birmingham Rep
by Laura Lott - Jun 16, 2022

It's been over a century since John Millington Synge's Irish play The Playboy of the Western World was first performed, and almost 40 years since Mustapha Matura transported the story to Trinidad in the original version of Playboy of the West Indies. Sadly, Matura passed away in 2019 before he finished the musical adaptation of his work, but collaborators and co-directors Clement Ishmael, Nicolas Kent and Dominique Le Gendre continued the project and have now brought the spirit and humour of the Caribbean to a Birmingham stage.

BWW Review: THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD at Ronin Theatre
by Angela Kabasan - May 16, 2022

Ronin Theatre company to present The Playboy of the Western World May 12-29 at the Irish Cultural Center.

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!

Irish Rep Announces the Cast & Creative Team for BELFAST GIRLS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2022

Irish Repertory Theatre announced today the cast and creative team for the New York Premiere of Belfast Girls by Jaki McCarrick (The Naturalists). Directed by Nicola Murphy (A Girl is a Half-formed Thing), Belfast Girls will run May 11-June 26, 2022, on the Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage, with an opening night set for May 19, 2022.

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.

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: March 27-28- with Ashley Spencer, Kara Lindsay and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 27, 2021

Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, March 27-28, 2021.

Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, March 26- with a RAGTIME Reunion, John Lloyd Young, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 26, 2021

Today (March 26) in live streaming: Richard Ridge chats with John Lloyd Young on Clubhouse, a Ragtime reunion on Stars in the House, and more!

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, March 25- with Ashley Spencer, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 25, 2021

Today (March 25) in live streaming: the premiere of Electric Island, AAPI Broadway unites on Stars in the House, Ashley Spencer visits Backstage Live, and more!

Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, March 24- with Micah Stock, Danny Burstein, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 24, 2021

Today (March 24) in live streaming: The Chaos Twins celebrate Black Lady Magic, a Fiddler party on Stars in the House, Micah Stock visits Backstage Live, and more!

Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, March 23- with Mandy Gonzalez, Kathryn Gallagher, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 23, 2021

Today (March 23) in live streaming: A #BeAnArtsHero Town Hall, ladies unite on Stars in the House, BKLYN is back, and more!

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: March 20-21- with Jackie Hoffman, Patti Murin and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 20, 2021

Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, March 20-21, 2021.