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American Irish Historical Society History
The American Irish Historical Society is open to outside groups or individuals who wish to have their event at the venue. Located on Manhattan’s Museum Mile, now you can use the AIHS headquarters as your hall to make your event extra special. The venue features a turn of the century historically preserved interior. However, the venue boasts modern features due to being reciently renovated. Some of the venue’s amenities include conference rooms, guest check-in with coatcheck, meeting hall overlooking Fifth Avenue and the Metropolitan Museum, a large galley kitchen, catering, lecturne, seating for up to 75 guests, dining room, sound system, projector and screen. The space is ideal for events such as lectures, concerts, fundraisers, banquets, birthdays, or retirements, and as a location for conferences, seminars, and business meetings
Shows at the American Irish Historical Society
DATES PRODUCTION 11/20/2024 - 1/5/2025 The Dead, 1904 (2024) 12/19/2019 - 1/26/2020 The Immersive Nutcracker Cocktail Fete (2019)
News
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 19, 2025- CURSED CHILD Grosses Get A Boost from Tom Felton and More
by - Nov 19, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 19, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Nov 19, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 19, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: A SCINTILLATING SHAW PARTY Celebrates PYGMALION
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 18, 2025
Gingold Theatrical Group and The American Irish Historical Society recently hosted A Scintillating Shaw Party celebrating GTG's acclaimed all-female production of Shaw's Pygmalion.
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 18, 2025
Gingold Theatrical Group and The American Irish Historical Society recently hosted A Scintillating Shaw Party celebrating GTG's acclaimed all-female production of Shaw's Pygmalion.
GRANNY JACKSON'S DEAD is Coming to Off-Broadway's Origin 1st Irish Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2025
Philadelphia theater companies Tiny Dynamite and Inis Nua Theatre Company have partnered with the wildly inventive UK-based Big Telly Theatre Company to bring Granny Jackson's Dead to off-Broadway's American Irish Historical Society. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2025
Philadelphia theater companies Tiny Dynamite and Inis Nua Theatre Company have partnered with the wildly inventive UK-based Big Telly Theatre Company to bring Granny Jackson's Dead to off-Broadway's American Irish Historical Society. Learn more!
7th Annual Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival Set For Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2025
Origin 1st Irish 2025, the only festival of its kind devoted to producing and presenting the theatrical work of contemporary Irish playwrights from around the world, will take place this year from April 1 to April 28 in New York.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2025
Origin 1st Irish 2025, the only festival of its kind devoted to producing and presenting the theatrical work of contemporary Irish playwrights from around the world, will take place this year from April 1 to April 28 in New York.
Dinner, Drama, and The Dead: The Return of an Irish Masterpiece
by Team BWW - Jan 2, 2025
The Dead, 1904 is an immersive, theatrical adaptation of James Joyce’s novella “The Dead,” originally published in his Dubliners collection. Acclaimed literary couple Paul Muldoon and Jean Hanff Korelitz have brought this work to life with Irish Repertory Theatre for the fourth time this winter at the American Irish Historical Society.
by Team BWW - Jan 2, 2025
The Dead, 1904 is an immersive, theatrical adaptation of James Joyce’s novella “The Dead,” originally published in his Dubliners collection. Acclaimed literary couple Paul Muldoon and Jean Hanff Korelitz have brought this work to life with Irish Repertory Theatre for the fourth time this winter at the American Irish Historical Society.
Gingold Theatrical Group Will Host A SCINTILLATING SHAW PARTY
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2024
Gingold Theatrical Group and The American Irish Historical Society have announced a Scintillating Shaw Party celebrating GTG's acclaimed all-female production of Shaw's The Devil's Disciple.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2024
Gingold Theatrical Group and The American Irish Historical Society have announced a Scintillating Shaw Party celebrating GTG's acclaimed all-female production of Shaw's The Devil's Disciple.
Úna Clancy Joins THE DEAD, 1904 at Irish Rep
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2024
The Dead, 1904, the immersive adaptation of James Joyce’s classic story, has announced a change in casting. Estelle Parsons has departed the production due to personal conflicts. “Aunt Kate” will be played by Irish actress Úna Clancy.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2024
The Dead, 1904, the immersive adaptation of James Joyce’s classic story, has announced a change in casting. Estelle Parsons has departed the production due to personal conflicts. “Aunt Kate” will be played by Irish actress Úna Clancy.
Photos: THE DEVIL'S DISCIPLE Celebrates Opening Night
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 4, 2024
Gingold Theatrical Group is now presenting The Devil's Disciple by George Bernard Shaw. Directed by David Staller, The Devil's Disciple will play in Theatre Two at Theatre Row through November 23, 2024. Check out photos from opening night here!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 4, 2024
Gingold Theatrical Group is now presenting The Devil's Disciple by George Bernard Shaw. Directed by David Staller, The Devil's Disciple will play in Theatre Two at Theatre Row through November 23, 2024. Check out photos from opening night here!
Kate Baldwin and Christopher Innvar Join Irish Rep's THE DEAD, 1904
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2024
The full cast has been revealed for Irish Repertory Theatre's return of The Dead, 1904 - an immersive adaptation of James Joyce’s classic story, “The Dead,” adapted by the Pulitzer Prize-winning Irish poet Paul Muldoon. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2024
The full cast has been revealed for Irish Repertory Theatre's return of The Dead, 1904 - an immersive adaptation of James Joyce’s classic story, “The Dead,” adapted by the Pulitzer Prize-winning Irish poet Paul Muldoon. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Estelle Parsons and Mary Beth Peil to Star in Irish Rep's THE DEAD, 1904
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2024
Academy Award winner Estelle Parsons and Obie Award winner and Tony Award nominee Mary Beth Peil will come to The American Irish Historical Society townhouse for the long-awaited return of The Dead, 1904. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2024
Academy Award winner Estelle Parsons and Obie Award winner and Tony Award nominee Mary Beth Peil will come to The American Irish Historical Society townhouse for the long-awaited return of The Dead, 1904. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Irish Rep Unveils Fall/Winter Programming Featuring BECKETT BRIEFS & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2024
Irish Repertory Theatre revealed additional programming for their Fall 2024 Season, as well as the first production for the Winter 2025 Season. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2024
Irish Repertory Theatre revealed additional programming for their Fall 2024 Season, as well as the first production for the Winter 2025 Season. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Kate Mulgrew to Star in THE BEACON at Irish Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2024
Irish Repertory Theatre revealed the first two productions of their Fall 2024 Season. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2024
Irish Repertory Theatre revealed the first two productions of their Fall 2024 Season. Learn more!
NANCY AND MICHAEL Comes to the Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2024
Experience the 16th annual Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival featuring a variety of shows from Ireland and local Irish diaspora theater creators. Don't miss the reading of David Gilna's new play, NANCY AND MICHAEL, exploring the untold chapters of Irish history.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2024
Experience the 16th annual Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival featuring a variety of shows from Ireland and local Irish diaspora theater creators. Don't miss the reading of David Gilna's new play, NANCY AND MICHAEL, exploring the untold chapters of Irish history.
15 New Plays to be Presented at 16th Annual Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2024
The 16th annual Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival will take place this year from March 23 to April 28 in New York.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2024
The 16th annual Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival will take place this year from March 23 to April 28 in New York.
Julianna Margulies to Take Part in New Victory Circle Salon
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2022
On Thursday, February 10th from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET New Victory Circle Salon will host a riveting and heartwarming conversation between award-winning actress Julianna Margulies and podcast producer Nina Korelitz Matza to discuss Margulies’ latest autobiography, Sunshine Girl: An Unexpected Life.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2022
On Thursday, February 10th from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET New Victory Circle Salon will host a riveting and heartwarming conversation between award-winning actress Julianna Margulies and podcast producer Nina Korelitz Matza to discuss Margulies’ latest autobiography, Sunshine Girl: An Unexpected Life.
Queens Theatre And Lincoln Center Present AN EVENING OF SHORT PLAYS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2021
On Wednesday, August 25th, 2021, Queens Theatre's New American Voices and Theatre for All, in collaboration with Lincoln Center's RESTART STAGES, present An Evening of Short Plays, featuring three works by artists from the Disability community.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2021
On Wednesday, August 25th, 2021, Queens Theatre's New American Voices and Theatre for All, in collaboration with Lincoln Center's RESTART STAGES, present An Evening of Short Plays, featuring three works by artists from the Disability community.
THE 8TH Wins Best Production In 2020 Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2020
a??a??a??a??a??a??a??a?oeThe 8tha?? made sure its one win (out of seven nominations) counted as it nabbed Best Production at the 2020 Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival Awards at Rosie O'Grady's in Times Square tonight. The world premiere of Seanie Sugrue's comedy-drama about a family's tensions around Ireland's recent epic referendum to overturn the 8th Amendment outlawing abortion, ran for 13 performances at The Secret Theatre in Queens and was produced locally by Locked in the Attic Productions, with Five OHM Productions.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2020
a??a??a??a??a??a??a??a?oeThe 8tha?? made sure its one win (out of seven nominations) counted as it nabbed Best Production at the 2020 Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival Awards at Rosie O'Grady's in Times Square tonight. The world premiere of Seanie Sugrue's comedy-drama about a family's tensions around Ireland's recent epic referendum to overturn the 8th Amendment outlawing abortion, ran for 13 performances at The Secret Theatre in Queens and was produced locally by Locked in the Attic Productions, with Five OHM Productions.
2020 Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival Nominations Have Been Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2020
Productions and plays from Ireland face off against several homegrown New York productions as the 12th annual Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival hands out its awards at a closing night ceremony at Rosie O'Grady's Manhattan Club, 800 Seventh Avenue, on Monday February 3 at 6:30pm.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2020
Productions and plays from Ireland face off against several homegrown New York productions as the 12th annual Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival hands out its awards at a closing night ceremony at Rosie O'Grady's Manhattan Club, 800 Seventh Avenue, on Monday February 3 at 6:30pm.
2020 Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival Releases Full Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2020
Six mainstage productions, several of which explore positive and dramatic social change on the Island of Ireland in the past decade, will be part of the 2020 Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival, running in venues across the city from January 7 to February 3. New York's all-Irish theatre festival and the world's only festival devoted exclusively to producing the plays of contemporary Irish playwrights from around the world, presents productions from Belfast, Dublin, Wexford, Manhattan and Queens. Three are American premieres; two are world premieres. The American premiere of Eva O'Connor's 'Maz and Bricks' and the world premiere of Sean Sugrie's 'The 8th' open the Festival on January 7.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2020
Six mainstage productions, several of which explore positive and dramatic social change on the Island of Ireland in the past decade, will be part of the 2020 Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival, running in venues across the city from January 7 to February 3. New York's all-Irish theatre festival and the world's only festival devoted exclusively to producing the plays of contemporary Irish playwrights from around the world, presents productions from Belfast, Dublin, Wexford, Manhattan and Queens. Three are American premieres; two are world premieres. The American premiere of Eva O'Connor's 'Maz and Bricks' and the world premiere of Sean Sugrie's 'The 8th' open the Festival on January 7.
Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival Will Run From January 7 to February 3, 2020
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2019
The month-long Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival, the world's only festival devoted to producing the plays of contemporary Irish playwrights from around the world, runs four weeks from January 7 to February 3, 2020. A total 15 events, including seven mainstage productions from Belfast, Dublin, Wexford, and Manhattan and Queens, will be seen in- and out-of-competition. Among the productions, three are American premieres; two are world premieres. 15 contemporary Irish writers are represented with work in the Festival.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2019
The month-long Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival, the world's only festival devoted to producing the plays of contemporary Irish playwrights from around the world, runs four weeks from January 7 to February 3, 2020. A total 15 events, including seven mainstage productions from Belfast, Dublin, Wexford, and Manhattan and Queens, will be seen in- and out-of-competition. Among the productions, three are American premieres; two are world premieres. 15 contemporary Irish writers are represented with work in the Festival.
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