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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2016
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Irish Repertory Theatre Production, 2011
Kate

[Off-Broadway]
2009
Alice

[Off-Broadway]
2006
Maimie Flanagan

[Off-Broadway]
2003
Denise/Cate/Miss Caithness/Mom #2/Ms. Malcolm

[Broadway]
1996
Daphne Stillington (Understudy)

Joanna Lyppiatt (Understudy)

Liz Essendine (Understudy)

Monica Reed (Understudy)

[Broadway]
1991
Mary Brenham (Understudy)

Reverend Johnson (Understudy)

Meg Long (Understudy)

2nd Lieutenant William Faddy (Understudy)

Liz Morden (Understudy)

Lieutentant Will Dawes (Understudy)

Lieutenant George Johnston (Understudy)

Duckling Smith (Understudy)

Dabby Bryant (Understudy)

Movies

Passing Stones
[ 2001 ] Sheila
The Pornographer: A Love Story
[ 2004 ] Gail
Spinning Into Butter
[ 2007 ] CNN Reporter
Calling It Quits
[ 2008 ] Marcy - Agency Exec.
Definitely, Maybe
[ 2008 ] Nurse
Motherhood
[ 2009 ] Scarsdale Mom
Young Adult
[ 2011 ] Party Guest
The Savage Beast
[ 2013 ] Nail Salon Clerk
The Sisterhood of Night
[ 2014 ] Linda Warren
Still Alice
[ 2014 ] Primary Care Doctor
St. Vincent
[ 2014 ] Speech Therapist
Beach House
[ 2018 ] Catherine
Catching Up
[ 2019 ] Connie Dobbs
Shirley
[ 2020 ] Caroline
After Yang
[ 2021 ] Lilian
40-Love
[ 2021 ] Mrs. Stephan
Master
[ 2022 ] Communications Director
Oh, Canada
[ 2024 ] Sarah Fife

TV Shows

Another World
Sloane Wallace
Guiding Light
Doris Wolfe
Law & Order
Detective Sheila Ray, Dana, Angela
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
D.A. Cassandra Drakos, Cheryl Davenport, Mrs. Christensen
Law & Order
[ 2003-2024 ] Carol Oberlin

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Orlagh Cassidy, The Field

Videos

News


GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP. Extends at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2025

GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP., a quartet of inventive new plays written by playwright Caryl Churchill and directed by Obie Award winner James Macdonald, has extended again at The Public Theater. Learn more!
Review Roundup: Caryl Churchill's GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP. Opens Off-Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 17, 2025

The Public Theater just celebrated opening night of GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP., a quartet of inventive new plays written by the groundbreaking playwright Caryl Churchill and directed by Obie Award winner James Macdonald. Let's see what the critics are saying about the production...
Photos: Inside Opening Night of GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP.
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 17, 2025

The Public Theater just celebrated opening night of GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP., a quartet of inventive new plays written by the groundbreaking playwright Caryl Churchill and directed by Obie Award winner James Macdonald. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos here!
Photos: Deirdre O'Connell and More in GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2025

The Public Theater is presenting GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP., a quartet of inventive new plays written by the groundbreaking playwright Caryl Churchill and directed by Obie Award winner James Macdonald. See photos here! 
GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP. Extends at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2025

The Public Theater will begin previews for GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP., a quartet of inventive new works written by playwright Caryl Churchill. The production has been extended! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP Rehearsals at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2025

You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for The Public Theater’s production of GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Irish Rep to Present NOT BECKETT Staged Readings in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2025

Irish Repertory Theatre will present Not Beckett, an international rolling premiere of five new short plays presented as staged readings. Learn more and see how to attend.
Irish Repertory Theatre Reveals Plays & Cast Members for NEW WORKS FALL FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2024

Irish Repertory Theatre has revealed the plays and casting for the New Works Fall Festival, featuring four readings spotlighting the work of Northern Irish artists. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Spotlight: ARISTOCRATS at Irish Repertory Theatre
by BWW Special Offer - Feb 21, 2024

Unlock the Drama: Brian Friel’s ARISTOCRATS at Irish Rep - Must Close Mar 3!
BWW Q&A: David Toser of Aristocrats at Irish Repertory Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Dec 27, 2023

Aristocrats by Brian Friel Directed by Charlotte Moore will run January 11 - March 3, 2024 at the Irish Repertory Theatre. The productions stars Roger Dominic Casey, Meg Hennessy, Tom Holcomb, Colin Lane, Shane McNaughton, Tim Ruddy, and Sarah Street. Set in Ballybeg Hall in County Donegal, Brian Friel’s Chekhovian masterpiece chronicles the decaying home of District Justice O’Donnell, where the family congregate for a wedding, but stay to attend a funeral.
Irish Repertory Theatre Unveils Cast for ARISTOCRATS - Part of The Friel Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2023

Get all the latest updates on the casting, dates, and venue for the upcoming production of ARISTOCRATS - Part of The Friel Project at Irish Rep. Don't miss out on this exciting show!
Irish Repertory Theatre to Celebrate 35th Anniversary with THE FRIEL PROJECT Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 24, 2023

Irish Repertory Theatre (Charlotte Moore, Artistic Director; Ciarán O'Reilly, Producing Director) will present The Friel Project, a retrospective of the work of renowned Irish playwright Brian Friel, to take place from October 2023 through May 2024.
Photos: Inside the Origin Theatre Company Closing Ceremony of ORIGIN 1ST IRISH 2023
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2023

Origin Theatre Company presented the Closing Ceremony of Origin 1st Irish 2023, at the Irish Arts Center, 726 11th Avenue, on Monday January 30.  Go inside the ceremony in new photos.
Origin 1st Irish 2023 Returns to In-Person Programming in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2022

The Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival, the only festival of its kind devoted to producing and presenting the theatrical work of contemporary Irish playwrights from around the world, returns to a mostly in-person format in its upcoming 15th annual edition.  
ORIGIN 1st IRISH THEATRE FESTIVAL Goes Online
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2020

Running three weeks from January 11 to 31, the 2021 Origin 1st Irish will present a total of 20 virtual events, including recorded Theatrical Productions made both before and during Covid from Belfast, Dublin, Wexford, London and New York.
The Sol Project Announces Dates for Third Annual SOLFEST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2020

The Sol Project, the national theater initiative dedicated to amplifying Latinx voices and building a body of work for the new American theater, and North Star Projects announced a virtual benefit reading of Vanessa Garcia and Jake Cline's play, JENNA & THE WHALE, which will be streamed on Broadway on Demand on Tuesday, June 30 at 5:30pm.
Virtual Reading of New Play JENNA & THE WHALE to Benefit North Star Projects and The Sol Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2020

Jenna & the Whale is a powerful new play written by Vanessa Garcia and Jake Cline. Please join us on Tuesday, June 30 at 5:30 p.m. for a virtual reading and benefit for North Star Projects and The Sol Project.
Richard Topol, Orlagh Cassidy, Kate Grimes and More Join TRANSATLANTIC TALES 2020
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2020

What do you do during a lockdown, when your big June show has been cancelled? Well, put on a digital international theatre production spanning 5,000 km with over 20 artists of course!
Photo Flash: Orlagh Cassidy Stars as Nancy Pelosi in THE ADULT IN THE ROOM
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2020

The Adult in the Room,” a new play by Bill McMahon about the life of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, will receive its world premiere Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. at Chicago's Victory Gardens Theater's Richard Christiansen Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue, starring acclaimed Broadway, television and film actress Orlagh Cassidy.
Orlagh Cassidy Will Star as Nancy Pelosi In New Play THE ADULT IN THE ROOM
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2020

a?oeThe Adult in the Room,a?? a new play by Bill McMahon about the life of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, will receive its world premiere Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. at Chicago's Victory Gardens Theater's Richard Christiansen Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue, starring acclaimed Broadway, television and film actress Orlagh Cassidy. Directed by Heather Arnson and Conor Bagley, the play is produced by Tony/Emmy/Olivier Award-winning producer Jim Kierstead (a?oeKinky Boots,a?? a?oePippin,a?? a?oeHadestowna??) Emmy Award-winning producer Linda Karn (a?oeMatt Shepard is a Friend of Minea??) and Broadway producer William Fernandez (a?oeThe Inheritance,a?? a?oeThe Great Cometa??). Previews begin Jan. 22.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Orlagh Cassidy been in?

Orlagh Cassidy has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Orlagh Cassidy been in?

Orlagh Cassidy has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Orlagh Cassidy been nominated for?

and Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Field.

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