The Playboy of the Western World Revival 1930

Opened: January 2, 1930

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Irish Rep Announces April Programming For The Sean O'Casey Season
by Julie Musbach - Mar 14, 2019


Irish Repertory Theatre announced today special events and programming for the month of April as part of The Sean O'Casey Season, celebrating 30 years of Irish Repertory Theatre.

Full Cast Announced for Touring Production of LADY CHATTERLEY'S LOVER
by Marianka Swain - Aug 12, 2016


Sheffield Theatres and English Touring Theatre today announce full casting for Phillip Breen's adaptation of D.H. Lawrence's classic novel LADY CHATTERLEY'S LOVER, which opens at the Crucible on 26 September before a UK tour to Oxford, York, Malvern, Salisbury, Brighton and Cambridge. Breen directs a cast including Hedydd Dylan as Lady Chatterley and Jonah Russellas Mellors. The company is completed by Aretha Ayeh, Will Irvine, Ciaran McIntyre, Eugene O'Hare, David Osmond, Rachel Sanders and Alice Selwyn.

Samuel Beckett's Radio Play ALL THAT FALL Among Lincoln Center's 2016 White Light Festival Lineup
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 16, 2016


Ehrenkranz Artistic Director Jane Moss today announced the schedule for Lincoln Center's seventh White Light Festival, running from October 16 through November 16, 2016. The international multidisciplinary festival, which takes its name from a quotation by the Estonian composer Arvo Part, is an annual exploration of the power of art to illuminate our interior and communal lives. 'I could compare my music to white light which contains all colors. Only a prism can divide the colors and make them appear; this prism could be the spirit of the listener.' - Arvo Part

Donmar Warehouse Announces 2016 Spring Season - World Premiere of ELEGY, Revival of FAITH HEALER and More!
by Christina Mancuso - Dec 1, 2015


Donmar Warehouse Announces the 2016 Spring Season!

THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, VIEUX CARRE and More Set for Raven Theatre's 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - Sep 17, 2013


Producing Artistic Director Michael Menendian and Co-Artistic Director JoAnn Montemurro announce Raven Theatre's 2013/2014 season which includes The Trip to Bountiful by Horton Foote, Vieux Carre by Tennessee Williams, Good Boys and True by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and The Playboy of the Western World by John M. Synge.

THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, VIEUX CARRE and More Set for Raven Theatre's 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - Apr 5, 2013


Producing Artistic Director Michael Menendian and Co-Artistic Director JoAnn Montemurro announce Raven Theatre's 2013/2014 season which includes The Trip to Bountiful by Horton Foote, Vieux Carre by Tennessee Williams, Good Boys and True by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and The Playboy of the Western World by John M. Synge.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Roundabout's THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD!
by Meet the Cast - Aug 22, 2012


Roundabout Theatre Company announced the full cast this July for the new Broadway production of Rupert Holmes' Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Mystery of Edwin Drood. The show is set to open on November 13, 2012 and will star Stephanie J. Block as Edwin Drood. Meet the whole cast in the video and bios below!

NCR Kicks Off 30th Anniversary Season with LEND ME A TENOR
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 23, 2011


North Coast Repertory Theatre Presents The Premiere Show of NCR's Thirtieth Anniversary Season LEND ME A TENOR by Ken Ludwig and directed by Matthew Wiener

The Seeing Place Theater Group Closes LOOK BACK IN ANGER 10/30
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2010


Theater productions with an edge, a message and purpose, stories such as Clifford Odet's Waiting for Lefty and now the John Osborne's Look Back in Anger, October 13 - 30, Wed-Sat @ 8pm, Sat Matinees @ 2pm at ATA's Sargent Theater, 314 West 54th St. 4th floor. $18 General Admission, $15 Students & Seniors. www.smarttix.com 212-868-4444

The Seeing Place Theater Group Presents LOOK BACK IN ANGER 10/13-10/30
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2010


Theater productions with an edge, a message and purpose, stories such as Clifford Odet's Waiting for Lefty and now the John Osborne's Look Back in Anger, October 13 - 30, Wed-Sat @ 8pm, Sat Matinees @ 2pm at ATA's Sargent Theater, 314 West 54th St. 4th floor. $18 General Admission, $15 Students & Seniors. www.smarttix.com 212-868-4444

Irish Rep's THE IRISH...AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY to Close 9/26
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2010


The Irish Repertory Theatre's hit revival THE IRISH...AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Frank McCourt ('Angela's Ashes') will close on September 26, 2010. The production is Directed by Charlotte Moore, who helmed the recent Broadway concert version of BRIGADOON.

ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL Kicks Off Shakespeare Theater Of NJ Fall Season 9/15
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2010


William Shakespeare's comedy All's Well That Ends Well kicks-off the fall portion of The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's 2010 Season beginning with performances on September 15 and continuing through October 10 at the F. M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre.

Irish Rep's THE IRISH...AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY to Close 9/26
by BWW News Desk - Sep 1, 2010


The Irish Repertory Theatre's hit revival THE IRISH...AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Frank McCourt ('Angela's Ashes') will close on September 26, 2010. The production is Directed by Charlotte Moore, who helmed the recent Broadway concert version of BRIGADOON.

THE GREAT GAME: AFGHANISTAN Closes At The Tricycle Theatre August 29
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2010


The Great Game: Afghanistan - a festival exploring Afghan culture and history through twelve plays, a five day film programme, a ceramic exhibition and discussion sessions will close at the Tricycle Theatre on 29 August 2010.

The Seeing Place Theater Group Presents LOOK BACK IN ANGER 10/13-10/30
by Lauren Wolman - Aug 28, 2010


Theater productions with an edge, a message and purpose, stories such as Clifford Odet's Waiting for Lefty and now the John Osborne's Look Back in Anger, October 13 - 30, Wed-Sat @ 8pm, Sat Matinees @ 2pm at ATA's Sargent Theater, 314 West 54th St. 4th floor. $18 General Admission, $15 Students & Seniors. www.smarttix.com 212-868-4444

ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL Kicks Off Shakespeare Theater Of NJ Fall Season 9/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 26, 2010


William Shakespeare's comedy All's Well That Ends Well kicks-off the fall portion of The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's 2010 Season beginning with performances on September 15 and continuing through October 10 at the F. M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre.

Irish Rep Extends THE IRISH...AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY Thru 9/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 11, 2010


The Irish Repertory Theatre announces the extension of its hit revival THE IRISH...AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Frank McCourt ('Angela's Ashes') Directed by Charlotte Moore, who helmed the recent Broadway concert version of BRIGADOON.

THE GREAT GAME: AFGHANISTAN Returns To The Tricycle Theatre July 23-August 29
by BWW News Desk - Jul 23, 2010


The Great Game: Afghanistan - a festival exploring Afghan culture and history through twelve plays, a five day film programme, a ceramic exhibition and discussion sessions returns to the Tricycle Theatre for a limited run from 23 July until 29 August 2010 with a press day on 31 July.

Irish Rep Honors Frank McCourt With THE IRISH...AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY, 7/22
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2010


Honoring the one-year anniversary of the passing of Frank McCourt, The Irish Repertory Theatre presents a special engagement of THE IRISH...AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Frank McCourt ('Angela's Ashes'). Directed by Charlotte Moore

Irish Rep Honors Frank McCourt With THE IRISH...AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY 7/14
by BWW News Desk - Jul 14, 2010


Honoring the one-year anniversary of the passing of Frank McCourt, The Irish Repertory Theatre presents a special engagement of THE IRISH...AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Frank McCourt ('Angela's Ashes'). Directed by Charlotte Moore

Irish Rep Honors Frank McCourt With THE IRISH...AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 28, 2010


Honoring the one-year anniversary of the passing of Frank McCourt, The Irish Repertory Theatre presents a special engagement of THE IRISH...AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Frank McCourt ('Angela's Ashes'). Directed by Charlotte Moore

Irish Rep Honors Frank McCourt With THE IRISH...AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY 7/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 21, 2010


Honoring the one-year anniversary of the passing of Frank McCourt, The Irish Repertory Theatre presents a special engagement of THE IRISH...AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Frank McCourt ('Angela's Ashes'). Directed by Charlotte Moore

THE GREAT GAME: AFGHANISTAN Returns To The Tricycle Theatre July 23-August 29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 24, 2010


The Great Game: Afghanistan - a festival exploring Afghan culture and history through twelve plays, a five day film programme, a ceramic exhibition and discussion sessions returns to the Tricycle Theatre for a limited run from 23 July until 29 August 2010 with a press day on 31 July.

Mint Theater Extends IS LIFE WORTH LIVING Through 10/18
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2009


The Drama Desk and Obie Award-wining Mint Theater Company today announced their first play of the 2009-2010 season, their acclaimed revival of Lennox Robinson's Is Life Worth Living? starring Jordan Baker and Kevin Kilner, would be extended for one additional week to accommodate demand, through October 18th.

Mint Theater Extends IS LIFE WORTH LIVING Through 10/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 23, 2009


The Drama Desk and Obie Award-wining Mint Theater Company today announced their first play of the 2009-2010 season, their acclaimed revival of Lennox Robinson's Is Life Worth Living? starring Jordan Baker and Kevin Kilner, would be extended for one additional week to accommodate demand, through October 18th.

The Playboy of the Western World FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Playboy of the Western World have there been?
The Playboy of the Western World has had 12 productions including Broadway which opened in 1911, Broadway which opened in 1913, Broadway which opened in 1921, Broadway which opened in 1930, Broadway which opened in 1934, Broadway which opened in 1946, Broadway which opened in 1971, Off-Broadway which opened in 1985, Off-Broadway which opened in 1990, Off-Broadway which opened in 2002, Off-Broadway which opened in 2009 and West End which opened in 2011.

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