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Latest News on The American Irish Historical Society:
Dinner, Drama, and The Dead: The Return of an Irish Masterpiece (Jan 2, 2025)
Gingold Theatrical Group Will Host A SCINTILLATING SHAW PARTY (Nov 7, 2024)
Kate Baldwin and Christopher Innvar Join Irish Rep's THE DEAD, 1904 (Oct 17, 2024)
Dinner, Drama, and The Dead: The Return of an Irish Masterpiece (Jan 2, 2025)
Gingold Theatrical Group Will Host A SCINTILLATING SHAW PARTY (Nov 7, 2024)
Kate Baldwin and Christopher Innvar Join Irish Rep's THE DEAD, 1904 (Oct 17, 2024)
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Dinner, Drama, and The Dead: The Return of an Irish Masterpiece
by Team BWW - Jan 2, 2025
The Dead, 1904 is an immersive, theatrical adaptation of James Joyce’s novella “The Dead,” originally published in his Dubliners collection. Acclaimed literary couple Paul Muldoon and Jean Hanff Korelitz have brought this work to life with Irish Repertory Theatre for the fourth time this winter at the American Irish Historical Society.
by Team BWW - Jan 2, 2025
The Dead, 1904 is an immersive, theatrical adaptation of James Joyce’s novella “The Dead,” originally published in his Dubliners collection. Acclaimed literary couple Paul Muldoon and Jean Hanff Korelitz have brought this work to life with Irish Repertory Theatre for the fourth time this winter at the American Irish Historical Society.
Gingold Theatrical Group Will Host A SCINTILLATING SHAW PARTY
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2024
Gingold Theatrical Group and The American Irish Historical Society have announced a Scintillating Shaw Party celebrating GTG's acclaimed all-female production of Shaw's The Devil's Disciple.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2024
Gingold Theatrical Group and The American Irish Historical Society have announced a Scintillating Shaw Party celebrating GTG's acclaimed all-female production of Shaw's The Devil's Disciple.
Kate Baldwin and Christopher Innvar Join Irish Rep's THE DEAD, 1904
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2024
The full cast has been revealed for Irish Repertory Theatre's return of The Dead, 1904 - an immersive adaptation of James Joyce’s classic story, “The Dead,” adapted by the Pulitzer Prize-winning Irish poet Paul Muldoon. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2024
The full cast has been revealed for Irish Repertory Theatre's return of The Dead, 1904 - an immersive adaptation of James Joyce’s classic story, “The Dead,” adapted by the Pulitzer Prize-winning Irish poet Paul Muldoon. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Estelle Parsons and Mary Beth Peil to Star in Irish Rep's THE DEAD, 1904
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2024
Academy Award winner Estelle Parsons and Obie Award winner and Tony Award nominee Mary Beth Peil will come to The American Irish Historical Society townhouse for the long-awaited return of The Dead, 1904. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2024
Academy Award winner Estelle Parsons and Obie Award winner and Tony Award nominee Mary Beth Peil will come to The American Irish Historical Society townhouse for the long-awaited return of The Dead, 1904. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Irish Rep Unveils Fall/Winter Programming Featuring BECKETT BRIEFS & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2024
Irish Repertory Theatre revealed additional programming for their Fall 2024 Season, as well as the first production for the Winter 2025 Season. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2024
Irish Repertory Theatre revealed additional programming for their Fall 2024 Season, as well as the first production for the Winter 2025 Season. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Kate Mulgrew to Star in THE BEACON at Irish Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2024
Irish Repertory Theatre revealed the first two productions of their Fall 2024 Season. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2024
Irish Repertory Theatre revealed the first two productions of their Fall 2024 Season. Learn more!
NANCY AND MICHAEL Comes to the Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2024
Experience the 16th annual Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival featuring a variety of shows from Ireland and local Irish diaspora theater creators. Don't miss the reading of David Gilna's new play, NANCY AND MICHAEL, exploring the untold chapters of Irish history.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2024
Experience the 16th annual Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival featuring a variety of shows from Ireland and local Irish diaspora theater creators. Don't miss the reading of David Gilna's new play, NANCY AND MICHAEL, exploring the untold chapters of Irish history.
15 New Plays to be Presented at 16th Annual Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2024
The 16th annual Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival will take place this year from March 23 to April 28 in New York.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2024
The 16th annual Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival will take place this year from March 23 to April 28 in New York.
Julianna Margulies to Take Part in New Victory Circle Salon
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2022
On Thursday, February 10th from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET New Victory Circle Salon will host a riveting and heartwarming conversation between award-winning actress Julianna Margulies and podcast producer Nina Korelitz Matza to discuss Margulies’ latest autobiography, Sunshine Girl: An Unexpected Life.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2022
On Thursday, February 10th from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET New Victory Circle Salon will host a riveting and heartwarming conversation between award-winning actress Julianna Margulies and podcast producer Nina Korelitz Matza to discuss Margulies’ latest autobiography, Sunshine Girl: An Unexpected Life.
THE 8TH Wins Best Production In 2020 Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2020
a??a??a??a??a??a??a??a?oeThe 8tha?? made sure its one win (out of seven nominations) counted as it nabbed Best Production at the 2020 Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival Awards at Rosie O'Grady's in Times Square tonight. The world premiere of Seanie Sugrue's comedy-drama about a family's tensions around Ireland's recent epic referendum to overturn the 8th Amendment outlawing abortion, ran for 13 performances at The Secret Theatre in Queens and was produced locally by Locked in the Attic Productions, with Five OHM Productions.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2020
a??a??a??a??a??a??a??a?oeThe 8tha?? made sure its one win (out of seven nominations) counted as it nabbed Best Production at the 2020 Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival Awards at Rosie O'Grady's in Times Square tonight. The world premiere of Seanie Sugrue's comedy-drama about a family's tensions around Ireland's recent epic referendum to overturn the 8th Amendment outlawing abortion, ran for 13 performances at The Secret Theatre in Queens and was produced locally by Locked in the Attic Productions, with Five OHM Productions.
2020 Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival Nominations Have Been Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2020
Productions and plays from Ireland face off against several homegrown New York productions as the 12th annual Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival hands out its awards at a closing night ceremony at Rosie O'Grady's Manhattan Club, 800 Seventh Avenue, on Monday February 3 at 6:30pm.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2020
Productions and plays from Ireland face off against several homegrown New York productions as the 12th annual Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival hands out its awards at a closing night ceremony at Rosie O'Grady's Manhattan Club, 800 Seventh Avenue, on Monday February 3 at 6:30pm.
2020 Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival Releases Full Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2020
Six mainstage productions, several of which explore positive and dramatic social change on the Island of Ireland in the past decade, will be part of the 2020 Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival, running in venues across the city from January 7 to February 3. 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, presents productions from Belfast, Dublin, Wexford, Manhattan and Queens. Three are American premieres; two are world premieres. The American premiere of Eva O'Connor's 'Maz and Bricks' and the world premiere of Sean Sugrie's 'The 8th' open the Festival on January 7.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2020
Six mainstage productions, several of which explore positive and dramatic social change on the Island of Ireland in the past decade, will be part of the 2020 Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival, running in venues across the city from January 7 to February 3. 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, presents productions from Belfast, Dublin, Wexford, Manhattan and Queens. Three are American premieres; two are world premieres. The American premiere of Eva O'Connor's 'Maz and Bricks' and the world premiere of Sean Sugrie's 'The 8th' open the Festival on January 7.
Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival Will Run From January 7 to February 3, 2020
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2019
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.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2019
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.
The Center for Jewish History Presents HAMILL AND HABERMAN-STORIES OF NEW YORK
by Sarah Hookey - Jul 31, 2019
On September 8th at 3 pm at the Center for Jewish History, the celebrated storyteller sits down with another notable New Yorker and his former New York Postcolleague: Bronx native and acclaimed New York Times reporter Clyde Haberman.
by Sarah Hookey - Jul 31, 2019
On September 8th at 3 pm at the Center for Jewish History, the celebrated storyteller sits down with another notable New Yorker and his former New York Postcolleague: Bronx native and acclaimed New York Times reporter Clyde Haberman.
All-Female Theater Production Team Gives The Brontë Sisters A New Stage
by BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2019
Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, evoke deep emotions for those who have read these beloved literary works. And yet, few readers know the history of the creators behind these great novels and the raw life experiences that gave birth to their writings. 'The Art of Sisters' reveals the personal lives of the Bronte family through vignettes woven together by their diary entries, letters, poems, as well as excerpts from their novels.
by BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2019
Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, evoke deep emotions for those who have read these beloved literary works. And yet, few readers know the history of the creators behind these great novels and the raw life experiences that gave birth to their writings. 'The Art of Sisters' reveals the personal lives of the Bronte family through vignettes woven together by their diary entries, letters, poems, as well as excerpts from their novels.
2019 Origin 1st Irish Award Winners Announced
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2019
The crowd-pleasing rugby play "Alone It Stands" scored Best Production at the 2019 Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival's closing night festivities at The Manhattan Club at Rosie O'Grady's in Times Square tonight. The locally produced American premiere of "Alone It Stands," a play with an illustrious production history in Ireland, The West End and elsewhere, was nominated in four categories, and played at 59E59 Theaters. Two critically acclaimed productions imported from Ireland -- "On Blueberry Hill" (at 59E59 Theaters through February 3) and "The Morning After the Life Before" which played at the cell - also had big wins, with "On Blueberry Hill" (produced by Fishamble: The New Play Co in Dublin) earning Best Actor for Niall Buggy and Best Design; and "The Morning After the Life Before" (produced by Dublin's Guna Nua Theatre) winning Best Actress for Lucia Smyth, and Best Director for Paul Meade.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2019
The crowd-pleasing rugby play "Alone It Stands" scored Best Production at the 2019 Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival's closing night festivities at The Manhattan Club at Rosie O'Grady's in Times Square tonight. The locally produced American premiere of "Alone It Stands," a play with an illustrious production history in Ireland, The West End and elsewhere, was nominated in four categories, and played at 59E59 Theaters. Two critically acclaimed productions imported from Ireland -- "On Blueberry Hill" (at 59E59 Theaters through February 3) and "The Morning After the Life Before" which played at the cell - also had big wins, with "On Blueberry Hill" (produced by Fishamble: The New Play Co in Dublin) earning Best Actor for Niall Buggy and Best Design; and "The Morning After the Life Before" (produced by Dublin's Guna Nua Theatre) winning Best Actress for Lucia Smyth, and Best Director for Paul Meade.
ON BLUEBERRY HILL, ALONE IT STANDS, AND THE MORNING AFTER THE LIFE BEFORE Lead Nominations For 2019 Origin 1st Irish Top Jury Prizes
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2019
Productions and plays from Ireland face off against several homegrown New York productions as the 11th annual Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival hands out its awards at a closing night ceremony at Rosie O'Grady's Manhattan Club, 800 Seventh Avenue, on Monday January 28 at 7pm. Origin 1st Irish 2019, the world's only theatre festival dedicated to showcasing the work of contemporary Irish playwrights from around the world, began on January 9. Among the festival's six mainstage productions in competition, five are US premieres, and one is a world premiere. To RSVP to the awards ceremony, which is a free event, visit www.origintheatre.org
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2019
Productions and plays from Ireland face off against several homegrown New York productions as the 11th annual Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival hands out its awards at a closing night ceremony at Rosie O'Grady's Manhattan Club, 800 Seventh Avenue, on Monday January 28 at 7pm. Origin 1st Irish 2019, the world's only theatre festival dedicated to showcasing the work of contemporary Irish playwrights from around the world, began on January 9. Among the festival's six mainstage productions in competition, five are US premieres, and one is a world premiere. To RSVP to the awards ceremony, which is a free event, visit www.origintheatre.org
All-Female Theater Production Team Gives The Brontë Sisters A New Stage
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2019
Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, evoke deep emotions for those who have read these beloved literary works. And yet, few readers know the history of the creators behind these great novels and the raw life experiences that gave birth to their writings. 'The Art of Sisters' reveals the personal lives of the Bronte family through vignettes woven together by their diary entries, letters, poems, as well as excerpts from their novels.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2019
Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, evoke deep emotions for those who have read these beloved literary works. And yet, few readers know the history of the creators behind these great novels and the raw life experiences that gave birth to their writings. 'The Art of Sisters' reveals the personal lives of the Bronte family through vignettes woven together by their diary entries, letters, poems, as well as excerpts from their novels.
NY's All-Irish Theatre Festival ORIGIN'S 1ST IRISH Kicks Off January 9
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2018
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.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2018
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.
BWW Interview: Ciaran O'Reilly of Irish Rep Talks of Holiday Classic THE DEAD, 1904
by Paul Smith - Nov 13, 2018
Ciaran O'Reilly, currently in rehearsals for The Dead, 1904, took time out of his busy schedule to discuss it's return for a third year at the award-winning Irish Repertory Theatre and why it has become a holiday staple.
by Paul Smith - Nov 13, 2018
Ciaran O'Reilly, currently in rehearsals for The Dead, 1904, took time out of his busy schedule to discuss it's return for a third year at the award-winning Irish Repertory Theatre and why it has become a holiday staple.
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