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The Irish Repertory Theatre Presents:
Chester Bailey

IA Newsletter, October 29, 2022

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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 Birney In 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

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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

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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

Helen Hayes

First Lady of Theater

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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 … [Read more...] about Helen Hayes

First Lady of Theater