Pat Shortt

JOHN B. KEANE'S THE MATCHMAKER To Play At Gaiety Theatre 8- 10 June

Due to many requests and overwhelming demand,  Michael Scott's iconic production of JOHN B. KEANE'S hilarious dramatic comedy THE MATCHMAKER starring Jon Kenny and Norma Sheahan is back at the Gaiety Theatre Dublin for three days only 8-10th June 2023! This production has been totally selling out theatres across the country with queues at the box office of many theatres and SOLD OUT notices posted on the doors of many others.

23rd Annual Newport Beach Film Festival Announces Irish Showcase, Premieres And Celebration

The 23rd annual Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) will present the largest celebration of Irish Cinema in North America during its eight-day run (Oct. 13-20, 2022) in Southern California. Highlights include an Irish Showcase event, red carpet premieres, 10 Irish feature-length films, the U.S. premiere of Ireland's foreign Oscar submission, 13 Irish short films and the participation of Irish filmmakers and dignitaries.

Broadway Rewind: Daniel Radcliffe Returns to Broadway in THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN

Today we rewind to 2014, for opening night of Martin McDonagh's The Cripple of Inishmaan. The play opened on April 20 at the Cort Theatre, where it played for 105 performances.

Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival Will Run From January 7 to February 3, 2020

The month-long Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival, the world's only festival devoted to producing the plays of contemporary Irish playwrights from around the world, runs four weeks from January 7 to February 3, 2020. A total 15 events, including seven mainstage productions from Belfast, Dublin, Wexford, and Manhattan and Queens, will be seen in- and out-of-competition. Among the productions, three are American premieres; two are world premieres. 15 contemporary Irish writers are represented with work in the Festival.

NY's All-Irish Theatre Festival ORIGIN'S 1ST IRISH Kicks Off January 9

The 2019 Origin's 1st Irish Theatre Festival, New York's all-Irish theatre festival and the world's only festival devoted exclusively to producing the plays of contemporary Irish playwrights from around the world, settles in to its new January time slot, running three weeks from January 9 to 28. A total 17 events, including six mainstage productions from Belfast, Derry, Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Queens and Manhattan, will be seen in and out of competition. Among the productions, five are US premieres; one is a world premiere. 15 contemporary Irish writers are represented with work in performance.

16th Irish Film Festival to Run 3/10-13

Irish Film Festival (IFF), Boston presents a riveting lineup of events, screenings and awards at the 16th annual Irish Film Festival, from March 10 through 13 at Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Square, Somerville, MA. A complete schedule of events is available at www.irishfilmfestival.com.

PONDLING, 'LITTLE THING' and STOOPDREAMER Top Origin's 1st Irish Award Nominations; Ceremony Set for 9/28

The 8th annual Origin's 1st Irish Festival is announcing today that two productions from Ireland -- "Pondling" and "Little Thing, Big Thing" (both at 59E59 Theaters), and one from New York -- "Stoopdreamer" at the cell -- each attracted five nominations for the festival's top honors, which will be handed out an Awards Ceremony co-hosted by the Broadway actress Geraldine Hughes at Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue, on Monday September 28 at 7pm. The Festival continues through Sunday October 4.

Geraldine Hughes to Host Origin's 1st Irish Festival Awards Ceremony Next Week

The 8th annual Origin's 1st Irish Festival hands out its top honors at an Awards Ceremony co-hosted by the Broadway actress Geraldine Hughes at Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue, on Monday September 28 at 7pm.

Annual Origin's 1st Irish Festival Highlights Announced

Comedy in many varieties will be the common refrain of the 8th annual Origin's 1st Irish Festival running from September 2 to October 4. In all seven mainstage productions seen in competition (4 US premieres, 3 world premieres), plus seven special events out-of-competition will make up the five-week, month-long festival.

BWW Flashback: THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Ends Broadway Run

The Michael Grandage Company production of The Cripple of Inishmaan, by Martin McDonagh, starring Daniel Radcliffe and the critically acclaimed West End cast, directed by Tony Award winner Michael Grandage, ends its Broadway run today after 97 performances. The Cripple of Inishmaan originally opened on April 20 at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street).

VIDEO: Daniel Radcliffe Shares His Biggest Fear for Final 'INISHMAAN' Performances

Radcliffe sat down with MTV News and revealed his biggest fear regarding what may happen during the final performances of the show!

THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Enters Final Week on Broadway

The Michael Grandage Company production of The Cripple of Inishmaan, the Broadway premiere of a comedy by Martin McDonagh, starring Daniel Radcliffe and the critically acclaimed West End cast, directed by Tony Award-winner Michael Grandage, is now in its final week at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street). The limited engagement, which opened on Sunday, April 20, must end on July 20.

THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances on Broadway

The Michael Grandage Company production of THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, the Broadway premiere of a comedy by Martin McDonagh, starring Daniel Radcliffe and the critically acclaimed West End cast, directed by Tony Award-winner Michael Grandage, begins its final two weeks at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street). The limited engagement, which opened to rave reviews on Sunday, April 20, must end on July 20.

THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN's Daniel Radcliffe to Appear Tomorrow on THE VIEW

Daniel Radcliffe, star of the Michael Grandage Company production of The Cripple of Inishmaan, will be interviewed tomorrow, Wednesday, June 11 on 'The View.' Locally, the program airs at 11:00AM on ABC7. Check your local listings.

BWW Crash Course: Your Study Guide to the Tony Nominated Plays

Look, we get it, whether due to budget or geography, you didn't see every show of the Broadway season, but that doesn't mean you can't be fully up-to-date for this Sunday's Tony Awards. To help get you prepared for the theatre's biggest night, BroadwayWorld has put together the ultimate Tonys Crash Course. We've outlined all of the shows nominated in the Best Play and Best Revival of a Play categories, and provided you 'study materials' as only BWW can, by mining our one-of-a-kind archives.

STAGE TUBE: Daniel Radcliffe Chats THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN and More on CHARLIE ROSE

The Michael Grandage Company production of THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, by Martin McDonagh, starring Daniel Radcliffe and the critically acclaimed West End cast, directed by Tony Award-winner Michael Grandage, opened on Sunday, April 20 at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street). The production will play a strictly limited run through Sunday, July 20. Radcliffe recently sat down for a feature interview on "Charlie Rose." Click below to watch the conversation!

DVR Alert: THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN's Daniel Radcliffe Appears Tonight on CHARLIE ROSE

Daniel Radcliffe, star of the Michael Grandage Company production of THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, will be interviewed tonight on "Charlie Rose". Locally, the program airs at 11:00PM on PBS/WNET. Check your local listings.

Twitter Watch: Spider-Man in Inishmaan? Dane DeHaan Visits Daniel Radcliffe Backstage!

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 star Dane DeHaan, who recently co-starred in Kill Your Darlings with Daniel Radcliffe, just visited his old pal at The Cripple of Inishmaan. The below photo was captured by @InishmaanBway @danedehaan, star of @SpiderManMovie, came to see the show last night! We hope you loved it! #DanOnBway #Spirderman

Daniel Radcliffe Set for LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS Tonight

Daniel Radcliffe, star of the Michael Grandage Company production of THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, will be interviewed tonight on NBC's "Late Night with Seth Meyers". "Late Night" airs locally on WNBC-TV, Channel 4 at 12:35 AM. Check your local listings.

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: April 19-25

Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week or you're just in the mood for a recap, BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end-of-the-week fix! Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to The West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more. Highlights this week include a look at HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH starring Neil Patrick Harris, photo coverage of a REEFER MADNESS benefit concert, a peek at the opening night curtain calls of VIOLET, CABARET, THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, and more!