Even The Fonz turned out to celebrate the Broadway opening of the hit Irish play Stones in His Pockets. And it’s no wonder, this show is a hit wherever it goes. After enjoying a run as the toast of the town in London, this black comedy by Marie Jones has won glowing reviews in New York, described in The New York Times as “one of those plucky little dark horses so cherished in the theatre.”
The play chronicles the impact of an American film being shot in a rural village in Kerry with two actors, Conleth Hill and Séan Campion, seamlessly portraying what seems a cast of thousands.
Also on hand at the opening night party were Gabriel Byrne, the ubiquitous Malachy McCourt, and Riverdance producers Moya Doherty and John McColgan. ♦
My wife Dympna Flynn and I, humble guests of Producer Manny Azenberg, attended to the opening party (had met Henry W after Dinner Party opening) and also the post after party at Rosie O’Grady’s. Wee hours and Manny was made aware and next day said Gabriel Byrne told him he enjoyed meeting us.
So long ago but watching Gabriel in Vikings on Netflix I recalled that night with glee! Ironic Riverdance folks were on hand. Dympna was 5-time US Stepdance champ beating Jean Butler 2x so that was fun!
“I’m the last living extra from the Quiet Man” was my favorite line! Brilliant show that did not survive 9-11, tragically.
My wife was the focal point and we had a great Irish ☘️ time!!