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John Millington Synge

Also Credited As: John Synge
 
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Birth Place: IRELAND





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Gamut Theatre Presents THISTLE & SALT: THE IRELAND OF J.M. SYNGE Photo Gamut Theatre Presents THISTLE & SALT: THE IRELAND OF J.M. SYNGE
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2023

Gamut Theatre presents its Spring Showcase Production: Thistle & Salt: The Ireland of J.M. Synge. This production is a partnership with Narçisse Theatre Company which runs March 4-19, 2023 - Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2:30 PM.

Review: THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD at Atlas Performing Arts Center Photo Review: THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD at Atlas Performing Arts Center
by PETER Rouleau - Nov 12, 2022

A lively contemporary rethinking of a classic Irish comedy.

Review: PLAYBOY OF THE WEST INDIES, Birmingham Rep Photo Review: PLAYBOY OF THE WEST INDIES, Birmingham Rep
by Laura Lott - Jun 16, 2022

It's been over a century since John Millington Synge's Irish play The Playboy of the Western World was first performed, and almost 40 years since Mustapha Matura transported the story to Trinidad in the original version of Playboy of the West Indies. Sadly, Matura passed away in 2019 before he finished the musical adaptation of his work, but collaborators and co-directors Clement Ishmael, Nicolas Kent and Dominique Le Gendre continued the project and have now brought the spirit and humour of the Caribbean to a Birmingham stage.

BWW Review: THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD at Ronin Theatre Photo BWW Review: THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD at Ronin Theatre
by Angela Kabasan - May 15, 2022

Ronin Theatre company to present The Playboy of the Western World May 12-29 at the Irish Cultural Center.

BWW Interview: John Keating Talks TWO BY SYNGE at Irish Rep, His Background With the  Photo BWW Interview: John Keating Talks TWO BY SYNGE at Irish Rep, His Background With the Company, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2022

Irish Repertory Theatre will present Two by Synge by John Millington Synge and directed by Charlotte Moore, beginning next week. Cast member John Keating specifically has a long history with Irish Rep, and we got to chat with him about his past experiences with the company, what it's been like working on this unique production, and more!

Irish Rep Announces the Cast & Creative Team for BELFAST GIRLS Photo Irish Rep Announces the Cast & Creative Team for BELFAST GIRLS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2022

Irish Repertory Theatre announced today the cast and creative team for the New York Premiere of Belfast Girls by Jaki McCarrick (The Naturalists). Directed by Nicola Murphy (A Girl is a Half-formed Thing), Belfast Girls will run May 11-June 26, 2022, on the Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage, with an opening night set for May 19, 2022.

Irish Repertory Theatre to Stage New York Premiere of BELFAST GIRLS Photo Irish Repertory Theatre to Stage New York Premiere of BELFAST GIRLS
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 3, 2022

Today, the Irish Repertory Theatre (Charlotte Moore, Artistic Director and Ciarán O’Reilly, Producing Director) announced two productions for their Spring 2022 season. The New York Premiere of Belfast Girls by Jaki McCarrick (The Naturalists) and directed by Nicola Murphy (A Girl Is A Half-formed Thing) will run May 11-June 26, 2022 on the Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage, with an opening night set for May 19, 2022. Two by Synge, by John Millington Synge and directed by Charlotte Moore (The Streets of New York), will run April 13-May 22, 2022 on the W. Scott McLucas Studio Stage, with an opening night set for April 24, 2022.

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: March 27-28- with Ashley Spencer, Kara Lindsay and More Photo Virtual Theatre This Weekend: March 27-28- with Ashley Spencer, Kara Lindsay and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 27, 2021

Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, March 27-28, 2021.

Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, March 26- with a RAGTIME Reunion, John Lloyd Young, an Photo Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, March 26- with a RAGTIME Reunion, John Lloyd Young, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 26, 2021

Today (March 26) in live streaming: Richard Ridge chats with John Lloyd Young on Clubhouse, a Ragtime reunion on Stars in the House, and more!

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, March 25- with Ashley Spencer, Brian Stokes Mitchell Photo Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, March 25- with Ashley Spencer, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 25, 2021

Today (March 25) in live streaming: the premiere of Electric Island, AAPI Broadway unites on Stars in the House, Ashley Spencer visits Backstage Live, and more!


John Millington Synge Frequently Asked Questions

How many shows has John Millington Synge written?
John Millington Synge has written 8 shows including The Playboy of the Western World (Playwright), Riders to the Sea (Playwright), The Shadow of the Glen (Playwright), The Well of the Saints (Playwright), In the Shadow of The Glen/ The Tinker's Wedding/ Riders to the Sea (Playwright), Riders to the Sea (Playwright), Back Country (Source Material), Three Small Irish Masterpieces (Playwright).