Irish Repertory Theatre

Irish Rep had the opportunity to chat with THE BEACON designers Orla Long and Colm McNally -- check out our exclusive interview with them on Broadway World!

Behind THE BEACON with Colm McNally and Orla Long Colm McNally and Orla Long have been working behind the scenes on Nancy Harris’ THE BEACON, running now through November 3, 2024 at Irish Repertory Theatre.

Calling all members of Irish Rep: tickets for THE DEAD, 1904 are available NOW! Join us for an “unusually sparkling affair” this holiday season, and book your tickets now!

Members save 20%* on tickets for a limited time only.

Learn more at irishrep.org/thedead

Previews for Nancy Harris’ THE BEACON, directed by Marc Atkinson Borrull, begin this week!

“BONNIE looks at the canvas again.
BONNIE: I see so much more.
COLM: Well that’s art for you.”

🎨 Set and lighting design by Colm McNally
👗 Costume design by Orla Long
🔊Sound design by
🪑Props by

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📸: Carol Rosegg

BEHIND THE BEACON!

Featured Artist: Nancy Harris

Nancy is a BAFTA-nominated ("The Dry"), Rooney-Prize-winning, Dublin-based playwright. THE BEACON has been produced at The Druid and The Gate; we couldn't be happier to be next in line here at Irish Rep!

BEHIND THE BEACON!

Featured Actor: David Mattar Merten

David plays RAY, a friend of Bonnie's. David received their MFA in acting from Brown/Trinity and made their Broadway debut this past spring in AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE!

BEHIND THE BEACON!

Featured Actor: Sean Bell

Sean plays DONAL, COLM's childhood friend. Sean recently made his Broadway debut as "Bobby" Biberti in HARMONY: A NEW MUSICAL. You may recognize him from appearances on "Succession" and "Boardwalk Empire!"

BEHIND THE BEACON!

Featured Actor: Ayana Workman

Ayana plays BONNIE, the new wife of COLM and long-time admirer of BEIV's art. She's no stranger to the international stage -- she's performed at Slovenia's National Theatre as well as The Globe Theatre in London, and was most recently in RUSTIN opposite Colman Domingo!

BEHIND THE BEACON!

Featured Actor: Zach Appelman

Zach plays COLM, the estranged son of a renowned artist. You may know him from "Sleepy Hollow" on Fox or "Beauty and the Beast" on CBS!

Follow us as we go behind THE BEACON; previews start on 9/11!

Featured Actress: Kate Mulgrew

Kate plays BEIV, a widowed artist living in West Cork. You may know her from “Star Trek: Voyager” or “Orange is the New Black!”

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Excitement filled the air in Irish Rep’s rehearsal room this morning as we kicked off the first rehearsal for the North American Premiere of Nancy Harris’s THE BEACON, directed by Marc Atkinson Borrull.

We are excited to welcome new company members to the Irish Rep family: Kate Mulgrew, Zach Appelman, Sean Bell, David Mattar Merten, and Ayana Workman!

🎨💡 Set, Lighting, and Projection Design by Colm McNally
👗 Costume Design by Orla Long
🔊 Sound Design by Liam Bellman-Sharpe
🪑Properties by Nicole Rozanski

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MEET THE CAST

THE BEACON by Nancy Harris, set to make its North American debut on our Mainstage next month, will be directed by Marc Atkinson Borrull and will star Kate Mulgrew with Zach Appelman, Sean Bell, David Mattar Merten, and Ayana Workman.

A tragic accident, a dead husband; accusations resurfaced by a true crime podcast. Everyone will have a different interpretation. When you look at it, what do you see?

Irish Rep Member Pre-Sale begins TODAY.
Public On-Sale begins Tuesday, August 13 @ 1pm.

irishrep.org/thebeacon

Today, we salute the wonderful Bill Irwin and the team of ON BECKETT as they take the stage one final time this evening. Yesterday marked 100 performances of ON BECKETT on tour, and we’re so thrilled to be included in that number with this run.
Thank you to our friend Bill for his incredible artistry and generosity and to Octopus Theatricals for being such wonderful partners on this project.

In the words of Samuel Beckett, “You must go on. I can't go on. I'll go on.”

📸: James Higgins

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of legendary writer Edna O’Brien and wish to extend our condolences to her family and friends. She was awarded for her writing many times during her life, including the Bob Hughes Lifetime Achievement Award, the Frank O’Connor International Short Story Award, and the Irish PEN award. She has been credited with breaking silence and giving voice to women on social matters in Ireland. Irish Rep was truly honored to have worked with Edna on the American Premiere of her play Triptych in 2004.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam

Photo Credit: Richard Avedon

Don’t miss your chance to see the final performances of ON BECKETT; secure your spot today before tickets are all gone!

🎟 Tickets at irishrep.org/onbeckett

We are excited to announce the North American Premiere of THE BEACON, a new play by Nancy Harris, and the return of the holiday favorite THE DEAD, 1904, this Fall.

THE BEACON will star Obie Award-winning Kate Mulgrew (Orange is the New Black) and is directed by Marc Atkinson Borrull. It will run from September 11 to November 3, 2024.

🎟️ Member Pre-sale: Tuesday, August 6, at 1pm
🎟️ Public On-sale: Tuesday, August 13, at 1pm

THE DEAD, 1904, presented by Dot Dot Productions in association with the American Irish Historical Society, adapted by Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Muldoon and Jean Hanff Korelitz, and directed by Ciarán O'Reilly, will run from November 20, 2024 to January 5, 2025.

📆 Tickets and more details are coming soon.

Irish Rep is deeply saddened to learn of the death of our friend, Irish broadcaster Adrian Flannelly. We express our deepest condolences to his wife, Aine, family, and friends. Adrian has been a supporter of ours since the very early days of Irish Rep and even served on our Board of Directors.

Alongside his legendary work as a Broadcaster, he was a driving force behind Irish community efforts, particularly around immigration reform. He was vital in securing ground and constructing the Irish Hunger Memorial in Lower Manhattan. The memorial includes stone and vegetation from Flannelly's home village of Attymass in County Mayo.

We will miss him dearly. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Frank DiLella from NY1 has selected 'On Beckett' as one of his weekend picks. Limited tickets are still available for this weekend's performances. Learn more about 'On Beckett' and other recommendations in Frank's piece!

Frank DiLella's theater picks: 'Home,' 'The Who's Tommy' and more Frank DiLella picks his shows to watch.

"The wisdom Bill Irwin is serving up this summer at the Irish Rep is mandatory viewing for anyone who wants to be an actor, a clown, a time traveler, or a human in touch with humanity.” — Stanford Friedman, The Front Row Center

We couldn’t have said it better ourselves! Read what critics are saying about ON BECKETT at irishrep.org/onbeckett

Opening Night photos by James Higgins.

Wishing Bill Irwin and the talented team behind ON BECKETT a fantastic Opening Night! Break a leg!

Photo: Carol Rosegg

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Welcome home, Bill Irwin, and ON BECKETT! We’re thrilled to have you back where it all started in 2018.

Previews start tomorrow for this limited engagement 🎩

🌈 Féile Bród (Pride Fest) 2024 🌈
THANK YOU so much to everyone who made our 2024 Pride Celebration Shows (THE FOLKTALE THAT MADE ME & THERE WILL BE RAINBOWS) such a success! We had the best time over the two nights of music, dance, storytelling & celebration.

📸: Dustin Barlow

✨ A heartfelt farewell and congratulations to MOLLY SWEENEY's cast, crew, and creatives! Today, the incredible actors take their final bow and leave an indelible mark on our hearts and stage —officially bringing THE FRIEL PROJECT to a glorious close. 💚

📸: Carol Rosegg

What an amazing night we had! The Transatlantic Residency continued on Tuesday with readings of 89 by Jade Jordan and CORKTOWN by CN Smith. Thank you to all of the actors: Alana Raquel Bowers (Actor and Associate Producer), Ciara Van Buren, Mazvita Chanakira, Patrice Johnson Chevannes, Ethan Davenport, Ben Holbrook, Aja Mahogany, and Adesola Osakalumi for your time and work on these two nights of readings. And a big thank you to Fishamble: The New Play Company, The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon, and everyone who showed up and made these past few nights so special; without your support, programming/nights like these wouldn't be possible!

For all of those who are in Dublin on July 3 or 4, don’t miss out on seeing readings of these reading of these incredible plays at AXIS theatre - tickets at https://axisballymun.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173656066

📸: Jeremy Daniel