An astonishing and eloquent production of “Banished Children of Eve” which takes place in New York City’s Bowery section circa 1863 has just opened The Irish Rep’s 23rd season. It is a world premiere by playwright Kelly Younger adapted from the novel by Peter Quinn that is directed with care and insight by Ciaran O’Reilly. […]
Banished Children of Eve at The Irish Rep
October 25th, 2010 No Comments
Tags: Charlie Corcoran · Ciaran O'Reilly · Kelly Younger · Peter Quinn
Candida at the Irish Rep – Revived Relic by G B Shaw
March 8th, 2010 Comments Off on Candida at the Irish Rep – Revived Relic by G B Shaw
On a beautifully designed Victorian set, rich with details and carpets, by Tony Walton – who has also directed this new production of Candida by George Bernard Shaw – Brian Murray as Mister Burgess – Candida’s irascible and delightful scoundrel of a father who slowly realizes everyone else is “mad” – just about pulls the […]
Tags: Brian Murray · Ciaran O'Reilly · Josh Grisetti · Melissa Errico · Sam Underwood · The Irish Rep · Tony Walton · Xanthe Elbrick
The Emperor Jones – Irish Rep done Disney style
October 19th, 2009 Comments Off on The Emperor Jones – Irish Rep done Disney style
The Irish Rep on West 22nd Street has decided to open its 22nd season with a grandiose; Julie Taymor inspired production of Eugene O’Neill’s 1920 expressionistic drama “The Emperor Jones” under the direction of Ciaran O’Reilly. Trying to outdo Disney on a smaller scale with sets (Charlie Corcoron) – Costumes (Antonia Ford-Roberts) – Lighting (Brian […]
Tags: Ciaran O'Reilly · John Douglas Thompson