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The Irish Repertory Theatre Presents:
Chester Bailey

IA Newsletter, October 29, 2022

October 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment

Running now through November 20th The Irish Repertory Theatre presents a New York premiere of Chester Bailey Written by: Joseph Dougherty Directed by: Ron Logomarisno Starring: Reed Birney and Ephraim BirneyIn a stateside hospital at the close of World War II, a young man recovers from catastrophic injuries. Or so the doctors have told him. But Chester Bailey denies what’s … [Read more...] about The Irish Repertory Theatre Presents:
Chester Bailey

Steering The Tricycle

By Marilyn Cole Lownes, Contributor
December / January 2002

December 1, 2001 by Leave a Comment

Nick Kent, Artistic Director of South London's Tricycle Theatre.

Nicolas Kent, the man behind the Tricycle, the uniquely innovative theater in Kilburn and launching-pad for many of Ireland's most successful plays, is interviewed by Marilyn Cole Lownes. ℘℘℘ It's 10 a.m. on London's busy Kilburn High Road and the Tricycle Theatre, emblazoned with flashing lights, is already open for business and ready for action. Sandwiched between the … [Read more...] about Steering The Tricycle

The Rep Takes Broadway

By Irish America Staff
August / September 2001

August 1, 2001 by Leave a Comment

Séan Campion and Conleth Hill of Stones in His Pockets and the legendary Shirley Jones headlined a spectacular cast of performers appearing in The Irish Repertory Theater's 8th Annual Broadway Benefit on Monday, June 4.Founded by Ciaran O'Reilly and Charlotte Moore, the Irish Rep enjoys a reputation for stellar performances and this evening was no exception. The many Irish … [Read more...] about The Rep Takes Broadway

Hibernia: The Weir
Travels to Milwaukee

By Irish America Staff
October / November 2000

October 1, 2000 by Leave a Comment

The Milwaukee Repertory Theater is producing The Weir by Conor McPherson, one of Ireland's hottest new playwrights. The play will run from October 22 to November 12 at the Steimke Theatre. A story full of ghostly tales and a tragic secret, it has been hailed as "a modern classic" by the Daily Telegraph. ♦ … [Read more...] about Hibernia: The Weir
Travels to Milwaukee

Helen Hayes

First Lady of Theater

October 1, 2000 by 1 Comment

Dubbed the "First Lady of the Theater," Helen Hayes charmed audiences for 75 years, appearing in such theatrical productions as What Every Woman Knows, Victoria Regina, and The Glass Menagerie. In Hollywood she won Oscars for The Sin of Madelon Claudet (1931) and Airport (1970).℘℘℘On her stardom: My very lack of glamour has kept me a star.To a reporter upon leaving Hollywood to … [Read more...] about Helen Hayes

First Lady of Theater

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