Orlagh Cassidy

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.

Nancy Pelosi Profiled In New Play THE ADULT IN THE ROOM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2019

'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 Chicago's Victory Gardens Theater's Richard Christiansen Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue, starring Broadway, television and film actress Orlagh Cassidy.

Willa Fitzgerald Stars in Upcoming Thriller BEACH HOUSE, Hitting Theaters June 22
by Macon Prickett - May 22, 2018

Archstone Distribution has acquired worldwide rights to the new thriller film BEACH HOUSE, which was directed and co-written by Jason Saltiel.  Co-written and produced by Matt Simon, and executive produced by Ben Barenholtz, BEACH HOUSE stars Willa Fitzgerald, Murray Bartlett, Orlagh Cassidy, and Tom Hammond. Andrew van den Houten of 79th & Broadway Entertainment is also executive producing and handling sales. The film is set to be released in theaters nationally on June 22nd.

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Returns to Irish Rep for the Holidays Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2017

Irish Repertory Theatre presents IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, adapted by Anthony Palermo (Scrooge & Marley). Directed by Charlotte Moore (The Home Place), IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE begins performances tonight, November 29, 2017 at Irish Rep Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) on the W. Scott McLucas Studio Stage, with an opening night set for December 3, 2017, and will run through December 31, 2017.

Aaron Gaines to Star in IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE at Irish Rep; Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2017

Irish Repertory Theatre has announced full casting for IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, adapted by Anthony Palermo (Scrooge & Marley). Directed by Charlotte Moore (The Home Place), IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE begins performances on November 29, 2017 at Irish Rep Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) on the W. Scott McLucas Studio Stage, with an opening night set for December 3, 2017, and will run through December 31, 2017.

Photo Flash: Neil LaBute, Alan Zweibel and More Celebrate SUMMER SHORTS 2017 Opening
by BWW News Desk - Aug 10, 2017

Summer Shorts 2017 toasted its 11th season on Monday, August 7, at Fogo de Chao Churrascaria in NYC, and BroadwayWorld has photos from the event below!

BWW Review: See SUMMER SHORTS SERIES A at 59E59 Theaters
by Marina Kennedy - Aug 2, 2017

59E59 Theaters is currently presenting a real summertime treat for theatergoers, Summer Shorts 2017, Festival of New American Short Plays. We attended Series A, a superb variety of wonderfully performed pieces with moments that will make you laugh and touch your heart.