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Date of Death: December 22, 1989

Birth Place: Foxrock, County Dublin, IRELAND

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'End of Lines', Play About NYC Subway Journeys, Premieres at 59E59
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 19, 2008


59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) is proud to announce the first production in 1st IRISH 2008, the Origin Theater Company production of END OF LINES, an evening of five short plays inspired by journeys on the NYC subway, written by Gary Duggan, Abbie Spallen, Ursula Rani Sarma, Pat Kinevane and Morna Regan. Directed by David Sullivan, Julia Gibson, Fiana Toibin and Alyse Rothman, END OF LINES begins performances on Saturday, September 6 and runs through Sunday, September 28.

'Kicking A Dead Horse' Closes At The Public 8/10
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 10, 2008


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Mara Manus) announced that KICKING A DEAD HORSE, a new play written and directed by Pulitzer Prize winner Sam Shepard and featuring Tony Award nominee Stephen Rea, has extended its run by two weeks. Following a sold-out run at Ireland's Abbey Theatre, it will preview at The Public on Wednesday, June 25 and run through Sunday, August 10 with an official press opening on Monday, July 14 at 7 PM.

Berkshire Theatre Festival To Present 'Waiting For Godot'
by BWW News Desk - Aug 2, 2008


Berkshire Theatre Festival presents Samuel Beckett's classic tragicomedy Waiting for Godot, directed by Anders Cato, at the Unicorn Theatre.

Berkshire Theatre Festival To Present 'Waiting For Godot'
by Faetra Petillo - Jul 29, 2008


Berkshire Theatre Festival presents Samuel Beckett's classic tragicomedy Waiting for Godot, directed by Anders Cato, at the Unicorn Theatre.

Cynthia Nixon and Julianne Moore Join Beckett Readings 7/26 & 7/27
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2008


Actresses Julianne Moore and Cynthia Nixon will join Ralph Fiennes, Barry McGovern and Liam Neeson onstage this Saturday and Sunday (July 26 and 27) at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College for hour-long poetry and prose readings by Samuel Beckett, as Gate|Beckett ends its acclaimed run at the Lincoln Center Festival.

Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen To Team Up For 'Godot'?
by Faetra Petillo - Jul 25, 2008


Variety is reporting that powerhouse UK actors Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen will be teaming up to help save the struggling Theatre Royal Haymarket. Rumor has it that the two actors will play the clowns Pozzo and Lucky in Beckett's classic Waiting For Godot. All proceeds will go to benefit the Haymarket.

Cynthia Nixon and Julianne Moore Join Beckett Readings 7/26,27
by BWW News Desk - Jul 23, 2008


Actresses Julianne Moore and Cynthia Nixon will join Ralph Fiennes, Barry McGovern and Liam Neeson onstage this Saturday and Sunday (July 26 and 27) at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College for hour-long poetry and prose readings by Samuel Beckett, as Gate|Beckett ends its acclaimed run at the Lincoln Center Festival.

Oobleck Election Play 2008: The Trojan Candidate
by Chicago News Desk - Jul 17, 2008


Theater Oobleck Presents New Political Play
by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2008


Theater Oobleck, now celebrating its 20th anniversary of producing theater without a director, presents the 'Oobleck Election Play 2008: The Trojan Candidate,' leading up to the current US election.

Seattle Rep Announces 08-09 Season With Possible Broadway Bound Godot
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2008


Artistic Director David Esbjornson announces today the finalized list of titles for Seattle Repertory Theatre's upcoming 2008-09 season - a mix of classics and new works delving into subjects as diverse as war, immigration, apocalypse, Craigslist and body image. According to Esbjornson, 'Our goal is to provide the most eclectic, imaginative and provocative programming for this community - plays that reflect the entire spectrum of what defines our amazing city'

Single Tickets for Guthrie Season On Sale July 7th
by BWW News Desk - Jul 6, 2008


On the heels of a record-breaking public on-sale for Little House on the Prairie, single tickets for the 2008-09 season go on sale Monday, July 7 at 10 a.m.

Single Tickets for Guthrie Season On Sale July 7th
by BWW News Desk - Jul 3, 2008


On the heels of a record-breaking public on-sale for Little House on the Prairie, single tickets for the 2008-09 season go on sale Monday, July 7 at 10 a.m.

Rupert Goold To Direct Pinter's 'No Man's Land' At Duke
by BWW News Desk - Jul 2, 2008


Rupert Goold will direct Michael Gambon, David Bradley, David Walliams and Nick Dunning in Harold Pinter's No Man's Land, opening at the Duke of York's Theatre on 27 September 2008, with press night on 7 October 2008.

The Public Announces 'Kicking A Dead Horse' Extension
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2008


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Mara Manus) announced that KICKING A DEAD HORSE, a new play written and directed by Pulitzer Prize winner Sam Shepard and featuring Tony Award nominee Stephen Rea, has extended its run by two weeks. Following a sold-out run at Ireland's Abbey Theatre, it will preview at The Public on Wednesday, June 25 and run through Sunday, August 10 with an official press opening on Monday, July 14 at 7 PM.

Public Theater to Present New Play by Sam Shepard
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2008


The Public Theater concludes its 2007-2008 downtown season with the U.S. premiere of 'Kicking a Dead Horse', a new play written and directed by Pulitzer Prize winner Sam Shepard and featuring Tony Award nominee Stephen Rea.

Milk Can Theatre Presents 5 Borough Plays 5/3
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2008


The Milk Can Theatre Company presents 'The 5 Borough Plays,' A Marathon Evening of Theatre Through the Five Boroughs of New York City, May 3rd through May 18th.

MTC Announces Guests and Dates For 'After Words'
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2008


Manhattan Theatre Club is pleased to announce guests and dates for After Words, the popular discussion series at the Biltmore Theatre (261 West 47th Street).

Photo Flash: South Ark Stage Presents 'The Bully Pulpit'
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2008


'The Bully Pulpit' a new play written and performed by Michael O. Smith begins performances on April 29th. Taking place on Teddy's 60th birthday, surrounded by mementos of his adventures as a rancher, Rough Rider, naturalist and President, Roosevelt re-examines the events of his colorful life from humorous and characteristically blunt perspective.

POP Presents A Night of One-Acts At The Producers Club
by BWW News Desk - Apr 11, 2008


Project Oriented Productions (POP) is proud to feature the works of playwrights Kellie Arens and Jonathan Albert in a night of two one-acts: Cornered and Transit, two plays fighting against a stagnant country with 88-hour work weeks and $8.00 cups of coffee.

POP Presents A Night of One-Acts At The Producers Club
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2008


Project Oriented Productions (POP) is proud to feature the works of playwrights Kellie Arens and Jonathan Albert in a night of two one-acts: Cornered and Transit, two plays fighting against a stagnant country with 88-hour work weeks and $8.00 cups of coffee.

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