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Origin Theatre Company to Revive New-Play Reading Series MONDAYS IN MAY at Beckett's Bar and Grill
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 26, 2022

After a two-year break, Origin Theatre Company is reviving its popular new-play reading series, “Mondays in May,” with staged readings of new shows read every Monday in a month packed with Mondays – five in all! 

Origin Theatre Company to Announce 2021-22 Season at Upcoming Gala Dinner
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2021

Origin Theatre Company will announce the bulk of its current 19th season at a gala dinner at the Manhattan Penthouse, 80 Fifth Avenue (at 14th Street), on Tuesday December 7, at 6:30pm.  The evening will honor Origin’s founder George C. Heslin and board member Andrea Haughian, vice president of business development for Invest Northern Ireland.

ORIGIN 1st IRISH THEATRE FESTIVAL Goes Online
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2020

Running three weeks from January 11 to 31, the 2021 Origin 1st Irish will present a total of 20 virtual events, including recorded Theatrical Productions made both before and during Covid from Belfast, Dublin, Wexford, London and New York.

George Heslin Replaces Paul Finnegan as Executive Director of The New York Irish Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2020

Paul Finnegan is handing over his role as executive director of The New York Irish Center (NYIC), as he seeks to pursue other professional and personal roles, which he will announce later.

Ring In 2019 At The Sheen Center! Lineup Of Events Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2018

The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture has announced its 2019 winter/spring season, a rich program of theater, film, music, poetry, art, and talk events featuring artists and thought leaders including Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Mary Chapin Carpenter;Tony Award winner Lena Hall; Grammy Award-winning musician and recording artist Eileen Ivers; Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award nomineeAlexander Gemignani;and journalist and former Wall Street Journal columnist Sohrab Ahmari.

Photo Flash: Origin Theatre Celebrates Opening Night of Marco Calvani's BEAUTIFUL DAY WITHOUT YOU
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2018

Dan Butler ("Bulldog" on TV's Frasier and last season's "Travesties" on Broadway), Richarda Abrams and Anne Son are featured in the three-character cast of Marco Calvani's new dark comedy "Beautiful Day Without You," produced by Origin Theatre Company that opened Off-Broadway last night at the West End Theatre Performances began Thursday November 1.

Europe & Origin Bringing NEW ARTS & CULTURE FESTIVAL To NY
by Julie Musbach - Apr 27, 2018

The Delegation of the European Union to the United States, in partnership with Origin Theatre Company -- the city's only theatre company devoted to introducing New York audiences to an illuminating spectrum of new theatre voices from across Europe - is announcing a new cultural event in New York taking place every May.

Sheen Center to Feature Grace McLean, Megyn Kelly, and More
by Julie Musbach - Jan 5, 2018

The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture has announced its 2018 Winter/Spring season, a rich program of theater, film, music, poetry and talk events featuring artists and thought leaders including NBC's Megyn Kelly, MSNBC host Chris Matthews and CNBC senior contributor Larry Kudlow, indie singer-songwriter mother-and-daughter duo Suzzy Roche and Lucy Wainwright Roche, celebrated author Sapphire,actress-singer-songwriter Grace McLean, Fox News' chief national correspondent Ed Henry, Director of the Vatican Observatory Br. Guy Consolmagno, S.J., author George Weigel, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, and events tackling themes ranging from civility in the American media, race in America, science and spirituality, J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, as well as Lessons In Hope.

Malachy McCourt to Receive First Origin in Bloom Literary Award
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2017

On Friday, June 16, beloved New York fixture Malachy McCourt receives the first Origin in Bloom Literary Award, a new annual Bloomsday award honoring the work of an Irish or Irish-American author.

Ruffian Productions and Double Decker Productions Present DOROTHY OF NOWHERE
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2016

September sees the return of Origin Theatre's extraordinary 1st Irish Festival, a movable theatrical feast ranked by many as one of the city's premiere theatre festivals. This year once again features 1st Irish's staple Next Generation series which includes the much anticipated Dorothy of Nowhere, written by newcomer Thomas Burns Scully.

Ruffian Productions and Double Decker Productions Present DOROTHY OF NOWHERE
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2016

September sees the return of Origin Theatre's extraordinary 1st Irish Festival, a movable theatrical feast ranked by many as one of the city's premiere theatre festivals. This year once again features 1st Irish's staple Next Generation series which includes the much anticipated Dorothy of Nowhere, written by newcomer Thomas Burns Scully.

Penguin Rep Theatre's GREAT WHITE AMERICAN TEETH Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2016

Penguin Rep Theatre kicks off its 2016 season with a special event - 'Great White American Teeth' - written and performed by Fiona Walsh, directed by George Heslin, tonight, April 30th and May 1st.

Penguin Rep Theatre to Present GREAT WHITE AMERICAN TEETH This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2016

Penguin Rep Theatre kicks off its 2016 season with a special event - 'Great White American Teeth' - written and performed by Fiona Walsh, directed by George Heslin, April 30th and May 1st.

Photo Flash: The Guthrie Celebrates Artistic Director Joe Dowling in New York
by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2014

The Guthrie Theater held a cocktail party in New York City this week to celebrate Joe Dowling and his final season at the theater. He leaves in June 2015 after 20 years and as the longest Artistic Director in the theater's history. The party was held at the home of Frank and Frances Wilkinson, board members of the Guthrie Theater. BroadwayWorld has photos from the festivities below!

HARD TIMES Extends Through 2/16
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 24, 2014

After receiving critical acclaim and overwhelming demand by sold out New York audiences, Larry Kirwan's Stephen Foster musical 'Hard Times' will extend performances thru February 16th at the the cell, A Twenty First Century Salon (Founding Artistic Director, Nancy Manocherian) (338 West 23rd Street). The production will play the following ten additional performances: Wednesdays thru Saturdays 2/5-8 and 2/12-15 at 8pm; Sundays 2/9 and 2/16 at 3pm.

Columbia Children's Theatre Open THE COMMEDIA RAPUNZEL World Premiere Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2013

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the trattoria, The Spaghetti and Meatball Players are back at Columbia Children's Theatre (CCT) with an all-new world premiere comedy. The Commedia Rapunzel opens tonight, June 14 and runs through Sunday, June 23 .

Columbia Children's Theatre to Present THE COMMEDIA RAPUNZEL World Premiere, 6/14-23
by BWW News Desk - Jun 1, 2013

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the trattoria, The Spaghetti and Meatball Players are back at Columbia Children's Theatre (CCT) with an all-new world premiere comedy. The Commedia Rapunzel opens Friday, June 14 and runs through Sunday, June 23 with shows Fridays at 7:00 p.m., Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., and Sundays at 3:00 p.m.

Sam LaFrage and Martha Hearn to Teach Advanced Workshops at CCT, June 2013
by BWW News Desk - May 7, 2013

New York actors Sam LaFrage and Martha Hearn will return to Columbia in June to teach workshops in Advanced Acting and Improvisation for the Actor at Columbia Children's Theatre. Mr. LaFrage's Advanced Acting Workshop will run from June 3 - 14 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Ms. Hearn's Improvisation for the Actor will run from June 3 - 7 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon.

1st Irish 2011 Announces NOMINATIONS for Monday Awards
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2011

Nominations for the top awards of 1st Irish 2011 are being announced today as five of the eight plays in competition wrap up month-long runs on Sunday.

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