9 / 10
But clever playwright that she is, she does anything but march out the clichés. Instead, she graciously offers the opposite, something as rare as lilacs in November. What Murray discloses is a play about four thoughtful, intelligent, understanding, accepting women dealing so close to easily with each other as makes no matter.
9 / 10
That’s right—ashes flying. It’s a strangely slapstick moment in a play otherwise built on sincerity and moments of genuine contemplation. At one point, Nell, when talking to Orla, who’s there to mark the six-month anniversary of Robin’s death, remarks almost off-handedly: “The world is not made for grieving people.” If you’ve ever felt on the verge of being swallowed up by your own grief, you know what she means. When all you feel is numbing sadness, stultifying happiness seems to be everywhere you turn.
Irish Repertory Theatre's New York premiere of The Loved Ones, written by Erica Murray and directed by Nicola Murphy Dubey, is currently running on Irish Rep's Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage. Watch the trailer for the production!
Blurb: Irish Repertory Theatre's New York premiere of The Loved Ones, Erica Murray's darkly comic drama directed by Nicola Murphy Dubey, is now playing through August 2 on the Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage. Watch video highlights from the production.
Irish Repertory Theatre's New York premiere of The Loved Ones has officially opened. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from opening night here!
Irish Repertory Theatre's New York premiere of The Loved Ones has officially opened. Read what critics are saying about Erica Murray's darkly comic drama starring Donna Lynne Champlin, Maryann Plunkett, Clare O'Malley, and Alana Raquel Bowers.
Irish Repertory Theatre announced casting for the NYC premiere of THE LOVED ONES by Erica Murray, starring Donna Lynne Champlin and Tony Award winner Maryann Plunkett, directed by Nicola Murphy Dubey.
Irish Repertory Theatre has revealed two productions and an Irish-language reading for their 2026 Spring / Summer Season. The season will feature The Loved Ones New York Premiere.
