Eileen Ryan News

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Actress Eileen Ryan (born Eileen Annucci 10/16/1927), wife to actor and director Leo Penn and mother to composer and songwriter Michael Penn and actors Sean Penn and Christopher Penn, died at her home on October 9th.

“I'm sorry. Is everyone in this room somehow related?” Imagine waiting for an elevator and when the doors open you're face to face with your sister, who doesn't know she's your sister, and your father who knows he's your father even though you don't and knows she's your sister even though she doesn't. Awk-ward…

Welcome to 99 AND UNDER THE RADAR: A LOOK AT INDIE THEATER'S MOVERS AND SHAKERS, BroadwayWorld's new weekly series that showcases standout productions and production companies from the independent theater scene in New York City. Each week, independent producer Michael Roderick will be discussing the latest goings on in the theatrical wings, highlighting those with potentially bright futures. This Week's Topic: Getting to the 'Source' of the Indie Theatre Community.