Malachy McCourt

David Gilna Returns With New Show DID I EVER TELL YA
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2025

Irish playwright and storyteller David Gilna will return home with two special year-end performances of his new show Did I Ever Tell Ya in Dublin and Liverpool. Directed by Frank Allen.

Playwright David Gilna To Return To The Lark Concert Hall With DID I EVER TELL YA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2025

David Gilna will return to The Lark Concert Hall for his fourth production with his latest storytelling masterpiece: Did I Ever Tell Ya. Learn more and see how to attend!

David Gilna to Present DID I EVER TELL YA World Premiere at The Viking Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2025

Award-winning Irish playwright and performer David Gilna is set to unveil his much-anticipated new play, Did I Ever Tell Ya, at The Viking Theatre in Dublin for its World Premiere. Learn how to purchase tickets.

David Gilna Brings A BOLT FROM D'BLUE Concludes in Dublin Featuring Tribute to Malachy McCourt
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2024

After 87 performances across the globe, award-winning Irish playwright and performer David Gilna will present his final staging of the critically acclaimed one-man show, A Bolt From D'Blue, on Wednesday, October 9th, at Dublin's Lark Concert Hall.

PARADISE SQUARE Writer Larry Kirwan To Receive 2022 Eugene O'Neill Lifetime Achievement Award
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2022

Today, Irish American Writers & Artists, Inc. (IAW&A) announced that Larry Kirwan will receive its 2022 prestigious annual Eugene O'Neill Lifetime Achievement Award during an in-person event at the Skylight Room at Rosie O'Grady's in midtown Manhattan on October 24, 2022.

GREASE, TELL ME MORE, TELL ME MORE & Others Announced for Bryant Park Reading Room 2022 Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2022

Bryant Park has announced the 2022 June Reading Room lineup as part of the annual return of the Bryant Park Reading Room during a monumental year celebrating Bryant Park’s 30th anniversary.

Theater in the Street: Producers Circle Presents RUNAWAY PRINCESS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2021

In a move that brings live theater to the people when they can't come inside and sit down, The Gene Frankel Theatre and The Producers Circle will present a window-box production of Mary Goggin's multiple award-winning solo work, “Runaway Princess, a Hopeful Tale of Heroin, Hooking and Happiness.”

Kate Mulgrew To Receive 2020 Eugene O'Neill Lifetime Achievement Award In Virtual Ceremony
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2020

Today, Irish American Writers & Artists, Inc. (IAW&A) announced that Kate Mulgrew will receive the nonprofit organization's 2020 prestigious annual Eugene O'Neill Lifetime Achievement Award in a virtual ceremony on December 7, 2020.

Virtual Theatre Today: Monday, July 13- with Lupita Nyong'o, Phylicia Rashad & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 13, 2020

Today (July 13) in live streaming: Richard II continues, Audra McDonald sings with Seth Rudetsky, and so much more!

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, June 18- with Lea DeLaria, Audra McDonald and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 18, 2020

Today (June 18) in live streaming: Broadway's Next on Stage is back, Black Theatre United Founders visit Stars in the House and so much more!

Origin Theatre to Present BLOOMSDAY BREAKFAST Online
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2020

A colorful bouquet of singers, actors and luminaries from New York and the Island of Ireland are taking part in a uniquely trans-Atlantic online version of Origin Theatre's annual immersive Bloomsday Breakfast, co-hosted with Bloom's Tavern in Midtown Manhattan.

Irish Rep Announces New MEET THE MAKERS Conversations and Schedule Changes to Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2020

Irish Repertory Theatre announced today upcoming editions of their online series Meet the Makers. A digital series of conversations with scholars and Irish Rep artists discussing their work and theatre in general, Meet the Makers offers a behind-the-scenes look at Irish history, theatre and the creative process.

Irish Rep Announces First Ever Online Summer Season Featuring YES! REFLECTIONS OF MOLLY BLOOM and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2020

Irish Repertory Theatre has announced its first ever Online Summer Season. This summer will feature three of Irish Rep's most beloved recent productions reimagined for the screen and filmed remotely for limited release as part of A Performance on Screen.

On St. Patrick's Day, Irish Arts Center And Partners Will Give Out Thousands Of Free Books Across NYC
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2020

Irish Arts Center, a multidisciplinary center dedicated to bringing people of all backgrounds together through the excellence and dynamism of Irish arts and culture, presents their 10th Annual Book Day (March 17).

Maria Deasy Elected President Of Irish American Writers & Artists
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2020

Irish American Writers and Artists, Inc. (IAW&A) announces its 2020 Board, electing Maria Deasy as President and Brendan Costello Jr. as Vice President. Sean O'Dowd will join the Board as Treasurer, while Karen Daly will resume her role as Secretary.

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.

ANGELA'S CHRISTMAS Arrives Today on DVD
by Abigail Charpentier - Nov 19, 2019

Just in time for the holiday season, the Emmy® nominated animated special ANGELA'S CHRISTMAS is now available on DVD and digital download in the U.S. The half-hour holiday film is based on the popular and only children's story from Pulitzer Prize-winning author Frank McCourt.

Kaila Mullady, Alex Gibson, and More Join Allison Frasca at 54 Below
by Julie Musbach - Oct 11, 2019

Broadway renegade Allison Frasca (All Star: the Best Broadway Musical) presents a celebration of Broadway's smallest parts with the biggest hearts. Side characters with only one song, ensemble members with only one line, the songs you skip on the cast album a?' this is their time to shine. Featuring some tall guests, Only Small Parts brings you the gems Broadway forgot.

Photo Coverage: Gingold Theatrical Group Celebrates Opening Night of CAESAR & CLEOPATRA
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 25, 2019

Gingold Theatrical Group just celebrated Opening Night for this rare revival of Shaw's beloved almost historical comedy Caesar & Cleopatra last night, September 24th at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues). This limited Off-Broadway engagement, now in previews, will continue through October 12th only.

Journeyman Features Releases Michele Remsen's Acclaimed Anti-Romantic Comedy TOSS IT Globally
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 17, 2019

“Toss It” takes a deeper look at the roles women play in society, as a true anti-romantic comedy, we join the characters where a romantic comedy would typically end with the classic prototypes: charming noncommittal guy and shrewd wary woman who's witty banter (instantly brings to mind a modern day Rosalind Russell & Cary Grant), lead all signs pointing toward the expected outcome. Then everything gets tossed. And gets real. As the men and women of “Toss It” battle for the stakes they set out to get, the story stealthily reveals that the real relationship skirmishes are among the women.