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JOHN B. KEANE'S THE MATCHMAKER To Play At Gaiety Theatre 8- 10 June
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2023

Due to many requests and overwhelming demand,  Michael Scott's iconic production of JOHN B. KEANE'S hilarious dramatic comedy THE MATCHMAKER starring Jon Kenny and Norma Sheahan is back at the Gaiety Theatre Dublin for three days only 8-10th June 2023! This production has been totally selling out theatres across the country with queues at the box office of many theatres and SOLD OUT notices posted on the doors of many others.

23rd Annual Newport Beach Film Festival Announces Irish Showcase, Premieres And Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2022

The 23rd annual Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) will present the largest celebration of Irish Cinema in North America during its eight-day run (Oct. 13-20, 2022) in Southern California. Highlights include an Irish Showcase event, red carpet premieres, 10 Irish feature-length films, the U.S. premiere of Ireland's foreign Oscar submission, 13 Irish short films and the participation of Irish filmmakers and dignitaries.

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.

NY's All-Irish Theatre Festival ORIGIN'S 1ST IRISH Kicks Off January 9
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2018

The 2019 Origin's 1st Irish Theatre Festival, New York's all-Irish theatre festival and the world's only festival devoted exclusively to producing the plays of contemporary Irish playwrights from around the world, settles in to its new January time slot, running three weeks from January 9 to 28. A total 17 events, including six mainstage productions from Belfast, Derry, Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Queens and Manhattan, will be seen in and out of competition. Among the productions, five are US premieres; one is a world premiere. 15 contemporary Irish writers are represented with work in performance.

16th Irish Film Festival to Run 3/10-13
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 12, 2016

Irish Film Festival (IFF), Boston presents a riveting lineup of events, screenings and awards at the 16th annual Irish Film Festival, from March 10 through 13 at Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Square, Somerville, MA. A complete schedule of events is available at www.irishfilmfestival.com.

Geraldine Hughes to Host Origin's 1st Irish Festival Awards Ceremony Next Week
by BWW News Desk - Sep 24, 2015

The 8th annual Origin's 1st Irish Festival hands out its top honors at an Awards Ceremony co-hosted by the Broadway actress Geraldine Hughes at Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue, on Monday September 28 at 7pm.

VIDEO: Daniel Radcliffe Shares His Biggest Fear for Final 'INISHMAAN' Performances
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 17, 2014

Radcliffe sat down with MTV News and revealed his biggest fear regarding what may happen during the final performances of the show!

THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances on Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 7, 2014

The Michael Grandage Company production of THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, the Broadway premiere of a comedy by Martin McDonagh, starring Daniel Radcliffe and the critically acclaimed West End cast, directed by Tony Award-winner Michael Grandage, begins its final two weeks at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street). The limited engagement, which opened to rave reviews on Sunday, April 20, must end on July 20.

BWW Crash Course: Your Study Guide to the Tony Nominated Plays
by Matt Tamanini - Jun 2, 2014

Look, we get it, whether due to budget or geography, you didn't see every show of the Broadway season, but that doesn't mean you can't be fully up-to-date for this Sunday's Tony Awards. To help get you prepared for the theatre's biggest night, BroadwayWorld has put together the ultimate Tonys Crash Course. We've outlined all of the shows nominated in the Best Play and Best Revival of a Play categories, and provided you 'study materials' as only BWW can, by mining our one-of-a-kind archives.

Twitter Watch: Spider-Man in Inishmaan? Dane DeHaan Visits Daniel Radcliffe Backstage!
by BWW Staff - May 1, 2014

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 star Dane DeHaan, who recently co-starred in Kill Your Darlings with Daniel Radcliffe, just visited his old pal at The Cripple of Inishmaan. The below photo was captured by @InishmaanBway @danedehaan, star of @SpiderManMovie, came to see the show last night! We hope you loved it! #DanOnBway #Spirderman

Daniel Radcliffe Set for LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 28, 2014

Daniel Radcliffe, star of the Michael Grandage Company production of THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, will be interviewed tonight on NBC's "Late Night with Seth Meyers". "Late Night" airs locally on WNBC-TV, Channel 4 at 12:35 AM. Check your local listings.