Brian Friel News

BWW Review: TRANSLATIONS, National Theatre

by Bryony Rae Taylor — October 22, 2019

Brian Friel's Translations, now nearly 40 years old, captures the best of humanity whilst avoiding even a teaspoon of sickly romanticism.

Photo Flash: Brian Friel's MOLLY SWEENEY Opens Next Wednesday At Theatre Row

by A.A. Cristi — October 16, 2019

Goodman Theatre Announces Venue And Date Changes For Two Spring 2020 Productions

by A.A. Cristi — October 10, 2019

Artistic Director Robert Falls announces an update to Goodman Theatre's 2019/2020 Season.

MOLLY SWEENEY Begins Performances Tomorrow

by Julie Musbach — October 7, 2019

Keen Company will begin performances tomorrow, Tuesday October 8th, for the first play of Keen's 20th season: Paul O'Brien, Pamela Sabaugh and Tommy Schrider will star in Brian Friel's Molly Sweeney directed by Keen's Artistic Director Jonathan Silverstein.

Ian Rickson Directs Conor McPherson's New Adaptation Of Chekhov's UNCLE VANYA at the Harold Pinter Theatre

by Stephi Wild — September 25, 2019

Sonia Friedman Productions today announced Conor McPherson's (The Weir, Girl from the North Country) new adaptation of Anton Chekhov's masterpiece Uncle Vanya directed by Ian Rickson (Jerusalem, The Seagull) which will run at the Harold Pinter Theatre from 14th January 2020 with Opening Night on Thu

BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Matt Torney

by Elliot Lanes — September 24, 2019

Today's subject Matt Torney is currently the Associate Artistic Director of Studio Theatre.

BWW Review: BY THE BOG OF CASS is a Tale of Irish Angst on Stage at Ensemble

by Roy Berko — September 14, 2019

National Theatre Announces New Productions, Including Emma Rice and Tony Kushner Adaptations

by Stephi Wild — September 13, 2019

The National Theatre has announced its productions on-sale for October 2019 a?' March 2020

The Washington Stage Guild Presents CANDIDA By George Bernard Shaw

by A.A. Cristi — September 12, 2019

The Washington Stage Guild returns to the Nobel Prize-winning George Bernard Shaw, with a new production of the first play by GBS ever presented by the Stage Guild, Candida.

Keen Co Announces Cast for MOLLY SWEENEY

by Julie Musbach — September 12, 2019

Keen Company Artistic Director Jonathan Silverstein today announced the cast for the first play of the new season, Keen's 20th: Paul O'Brien, Pamela Sabaugh and Tommy Schrider will star in Brian Friel's Molly Sweeney directed by Mr.

Full Cast Announced For TRANSLATIONS at the National Theatre

by Marianka Swain — September 2, 2019

After a sold-out run, Ian Rickson's acclaimed production of Translations returns to the National Theatre in October 2019.

President Of Ireland To Confer Composer Roger Doyle As Saoi August 16

by A.A. Cristi — August 12, 2019

On August 16,  Heresy Records recording artist, Roger Doyle, will receive the honor of Saoi, the highest award open to an Irish artist.

Keen Company Announces Season: MOLLY SWEENEY & BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY

by Julie Musbach — August 12, 2019

Today Keen Company Artistic Director Jonathan Silverstein announced his plans for the upcoming season, Keen's 20th

Composer Roger Doyle To Be Conferred As Saoi By The President Of Ireland

by Stephi Wild — July 13, 2019

Heresy Records recording artist, Roger Doyle, will receive the honor of Saoi, the highest award open to an Irish artist.

Photo Flash: DANCING AT LUGHNASA Comes to a Atwater Village Theatre

by Stephi Wild — July 11, 2019

The beautiful, rolling hills of Ireland hold many stories and secrets.

Open Fist Theatre Company Presents DANCING AT LUGHNASA

by Sarah Hookey — June 18, 2019

Open Fist Theatre Company presents Dancing at Lughnasa by the great Irish playwright Brian Friel.

The National Theatre Announces 15 Productions Of New Plays And Fresh Adaptations By Leading Writers

by Stephi Wild — June 13, 2019

The National Theatre has announced 15 productions of new plays and fresh adaptations by leading writers.

BWW Interview: Anna Morrissey Talks A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at the Nevill Holt Opera

by Gary Naylor — June 12, 2019

Anna Morrissey talks about her work as a movement director and the challenges of making her directing debut with Benjamin Britten's A Midsummer Night's Dream

Mint Theater Company to Present the American Premiere of THE MOUNTAINS LOOK DIFFERENT

by Julie Musbach — April 18, 2019

Mint Theater (Jonathan Bank, Producing Artistic Director) will present the American Premiere of The Mountains Look Different by Micheal mac Liammoir, hailed as 'a courageous play in which there is no beating about the bush' by The Christian Science Monitor.

BWW Review: FAITH HEALER Presents a Rashomon Style Tale of Three Characters Struggling with Their Inner Demons Together

by Shari Barrett — April 11, 2019

According to Wikipedia, the Rashomon effect occurs when an event is given contradictory interpretations by the individuals involved.