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The Scourge

Run Time:
85 minutes with no intermission
Ages: 12+
Closing: February 02, 2020

The Scourge - 2020 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Irish Repertory Theatre
132 West 22nd St.(between 6th & 7th Aves) New York, NY 10011

"Death by a thousand cuts" - that's how Michelle Dooley Mahon describes Alzheimer's disease after witnessing it strike down her mother Siobhan. As Mahon relives that time, her humorous and moving memories and rapier-like observations introduce personalities, history, and a nostalgic archive of an ordinary Irish small-town family forced to become extraordinary in their attempt to cope. The Scourge takes audiences on a journey like no other, a beautiful dedication of a daughter giving voice to a mother sadly silenced before her time.


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Elliot Page Will Introduce All-Trans Production of AS YOU LIKE IT in London
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026


A new production of Shakespeare's As You Like It will be performed in London this summer, featuring an entirely trans and non-binary cast, introduced by Elliot Page.

Spotlight on Plays: Winter 2025/26
by Team BWW - Nov 15, 2025


The Fall 2025 season is in full swing, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zaney comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in Winter 2025/26.

Penn State To Present Premiere Of TRUE CRIME FRANKENSTEIN
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2025


Penn State will present the premiere production of the musical True Crime Frankenstein or the Modern, Modern Prometheus June 12-15 in the Penn State Downtown Theatre.

TRU to Present 'A Life of Service in the Arts: Tom Viola's Remarkable Journey'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2024


Theater Resources Unlimited continues its weekly Community Gatherings via Zoom, offering over 200 conversations since April 2020. Join this Friday to hear Tom Viola's journey with BroadwayCares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Aurora Theatre Company Announces New O+G Commission, Showcase Planned For Late November/Early December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 1, 2023


Aurora Theatre Company announces the company's 2023 Originate+Generate (O+G) commission, Bay Area hip hop music and theater collective Felonious, comprised of members Carlos “Infinite” Aguirre, Keith Pinto, Tommy Shepherd (a.k.a. Emcee Soulati), and Dan Wolf. 

Hansol Jung's Modern Verse Translation of ROMEO AND JULIET to Begin Performances Off-Broadway This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2023


NAATCO will begin performances for the Off-Broadway premiere of Hansol Jung’s modern verse translation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the classic tale of star-crossed lovers.  Jung will co-direct Romeo and Juliet with Dustin Wills.

NAATCO Presents Off-Broadway Premiere Of ROMEO AND JULIET By Hansol Jung
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2023


Mia Katigbak, actor-manager and co-founder of NAATCO, has announced the details for the Off-Broadway premiere of Hansol Jung’s modern verse translation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the classic tale of star-crossed love. 

David Henry Hwang, Lauren Gunderson & More to Judge 3rd Annual ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2023


Nationally recognized playwrights Idris Goodwin, Lauren Gunderson, Tony Award winner David Henry Hwang, Drama Desk winner Samuel D. Hunter, Pulitzer Prize-finalist Zora Howard, Antoinette Nwandu, Octavio Solis, and Lloyd Suh will select the winning plays for ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence, a playwriting contest for teens.

Beauty Pill Announces 'Instant Night' EP
by Michael Major - Oct 20, 2021


Washington, D.C.-based band Beauty Pill today announced their new EP Instant Night out December 3, releasing on limited edition vinyl, CD and digitally. Preorder the album now! Plus, watch the new music video for 'You Need a Better Mind'!

Liz Callaway, Sierra Boggess, Kelli O'Hara, WRITE OUT LOUD and More Announced for September at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2021


Next month, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, January 29- with Jeremy Jordan, Ashley Spencer and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 29, 2021


Today (January 29) in live streaming: Jeremy Jordan and Ashley Spencer visit Backstage Live, a Pedi Party on Stars in the House, and more!

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, January 21- with Will Chase, Danielle Brooks and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 21, 2021


Today (January 20) in live streaming: an Inauguration Day special with the Chaos Twins and more!

The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse Presents OTHELLO, A Digital Production
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2021


The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse Presents OTHELLO, A Digital Production, directed by O’Neil Delapenha. Performances will be available for purchase February 4-28, 2021.

Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, January 13- with Kelli O'Hara, Marty Thomas, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 13, 2021


Today (January 13) in live streaming: Myths & Hymns on Stars in the House, Kelli O'Hara visits Backstage Live, and so much more!

How the Scourge Stole Broadway: A Christmas Tale of 2020
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 25, 2020


Dedicated, with love and hope, to the Broadway community and the global arts family.

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.

Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, December 15 with Kristin Chenoweth, Anthony Rapp and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 15, 2020


Today (December 15) in live streaming: The Creative Coalition Powertalk Dinner, Road to the North Country, and so much more!

Jody Sperling/Time Lapse Dance Present PLASTIC HARVEST Virtual Work-in-Process Screening
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 30, 2020


The Center at West Park presents a virtual work-in-progress screening of Plastic Harvest, followed by an artist talkback, on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 7pm ET.

Tickets Are Now On Sale For the Virtual Rogue Theater Festival
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2020


With 15 new works being presented virtually this December, Rogue Theater Festival is making a wave! Tickets are on sale now.

COCO Dance Festival Moves Online For 2020
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2020


The world has seen sweeping changes in 2020 and the Contemporary Choreographers’ Collective still wanted to provide a platform for dance artists to respond to all that’s happening. We pivoted to an online festival on October 24 and 25 and encouraged dance artists to explore the rich intersection of the moving body and the moving image.

Washington Performing Arts and the United States Air Force Band Partners for TO SHIVER THE SKY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2020


Originally scheduled as a live, world premiere concert in Washington, D.C. in May 2020, the event has been re-imagined and re-shaped into a new online format of music, interviews and live Q&A. No payment or advance registration is required for the event on Saturday, August 29 at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT, 6 p.m. CT).

Dorrance Dance and Shamel Pitts/TRIBE Named as 92Y 2020-21 Artists in Residence
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2020


Award-winning tap dance company Dorrance Dance, and choreographer/dancer/ performance artist Shamel Pitts and his Brooklyn-based arts collective TRIBE, are the 92Y Harkness Dance Center's Artists in Residence for the 2020-2021 season.

Roundabout Theatre Company & Columbia University Announce Winners of New Play Reading Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2020


Roundabout Theatre Company and Columbia University School of the Arts have announced the winners of Columbia@'s 2020 New Play Reading Series. The reading series awards three playwrights from the current MFA program and recent alumni with a cash prize as well as a reading produced by Roundabout.

Bernard Clarke Airs Four Weeks Of Selections From July 10th Release Of THE RED BOOK OF OSSORY
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2020


On June 11, 2020, audiences around the world tuned into Bernard Clarke's nightly musical program “The Blue of the Night” (https://www.rte.ie/lyricfm/blue-of-the-night/) and heard selections from the upcoming worldwide release of Heresy Records' The Red Book of Ossory by Anakronos, featuring singer Caitríona O'Leary. Anakronos includes some of Ireland's top musicians from the worlds of early music, jazz, world/traditional music, classical and contemporary classical.

American Black Film Festival Founders Launch Nonprofit To Showcase Black Humanity And Advance Social Justice And Racial Equality
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 18, 2020


With a 24-year track record of creating opportunities for people of color in the film industry, American Black Film Festival (ABFF) founders Jeff and Nicole Friday today announced the launch of Film Life Foundation (FLF)

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