FRANK MCCOURT'S "THE IRISH...AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY" EXTENDS OFF BROADWAY RUN
Published 2010-08-11
Frank McCourt's THE IRISH...AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY presented by The Irish Repertory Theatre announces an extension through September 26th.
Honoring the one-year anniversary of the passing of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Frank McCourt, The Irish Repertory Theatre extends THE IRISH...AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY, McCourt's irreverent history of the Irish in America, which mingles the writer's razor sharp wit with a hundred years of glorious music from Ireland and America, with performances now through September 26 at The Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street).
Directed by Charlotte Moore, THE IRISH...AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY encapsulates the most tumultuous times of the past century with the vibrant humor and bitter irony that had become the trademark of the author of the critically acclaimed biographies "Angela's Ashes," "'Tis," and "Teacher Man."
Initially scheduled to run through September 5, the revival extends to September 26 due to positive reviews and enthusiastic audience response. The Associated Press' Jennifer Farrar called THE IRISH...AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY "pure enjoyment... an exuberant, mostly Irish cast enacts McCourt's wide-ranging material that sizzles with outrage, wit, pride, and of course, sentiment." For NY1, Time Out's David Cote proclaimed: "The cast of two men and four women put on a spirited, jaunty show by alternating singing, dancing and reciting with fluid ease in Charlotte Moore's brisk, affectionate staging." In his The New York Times review, Andy Webster observed "the buoyant blend of traditional songs, show tunes and pop is delightful." According to Theatermania.com's David Finkle, the revival is "a fitting tribute to everything Irish." In the New Yorker, Trish Deitch wrote "the production, directed by Charlotte Moore, is full of confidence and humor, and with the help of a talented cast, the Irish come out on top." And in her CurtainUp.com review, Elizabeth Ahlfors concluded "all that was missing was a pint of Guinness."
Original cast members Ciaran Sheehan (THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA) and Terry Donnelly recreate the roles they originated in the 1997 world premiere of THE IRISH...AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY. Joining Mr. Sheehan and Ms. Donnelly in the cast are Kerry Conte, Patrick Shields, Gary Troy, and Kevin B. Winebold.
The production features musical direction by Kevin B. Winebold; choreography by Barry McNabb; set design and projections by Shawn Lewis; costume design by David Toser; lighting design by Michael Gottlieb; and original musical arrangements by Rusty Magee. Stage management by Christine Lemme and Megan Alvord.
Now through September 26, performances of Frank McCourt's THE IRISH...AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY run at The Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues): Wednesdays-Saturdays at 8pm; plus 3pm matinees on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays (with the following exception: no performances on Wednesday, September 8). Tickets are $65 and $55, and are available by calling 212-727-2737 or online.
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