Larry Kirwan Rocker-turned-Writer Debuts His Latest Novel, Rockin’ the Bronx and Spurs ’80s Recollections by Brad Balfour During the annual Origin First Irish Festival, legendary Irish rocker Larry Kirwan presented a book launch, reading and performance of his latest novel, Rockin’ the Bronx, in April. Hosted by the New York Irish Center, this rare event added … Continue reading
ON BECKETT Starring Bill Irwin. Written by Bill Irwin. Playing at Irish Repertory Theatre, 132 West 22nd Street, New York, NY, 212-727-2737. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes. Closing Date: August 4, 2024 Award-winning Actor/Creator Bill Irwin Again Presents His award-winning On Beckett for a limited Summer Situation Veteran actor Bill Irwin did it again. While … Continue reading
Dermot Mulroney Look Out, Old Mack is Back By Ronald Sklar Once again, busy actor Dermot Mulroney is stepping – or in this case, singing and dancing – outside his comfort zone. “I’m always comfortable when I’m having fun,” he insists, however. This time, the fun presents itself not in another movie (there are lots … Continue reading
FREUD’S LAST SESSION (2023) Starring Anthony Hopkins, Matthew Goode, Liv Lisa Fries, Jodi Balfour, Jeremy Northam, Orla Brady, David Shields, Stephen Campbell Moore, Rhys Mannion, Pádraic Delaney, Tarek Bishara, Arndt Schwering-Sohnrey, Emmet Kirwan, Gary Buckley, Nina Kolomiitseva, George Andrew-Clarke, Anna Amalie Blomeyer, Annette O’Shea, George Lenz and Peter Warnock. Screenplay by Mark St. Germain and … Continue reading
Quinn Lemley Through Rita Hayworth – The Heat is On, Singer/Performer Transforms Into the Legendary Star by Brad Balfour On Nov 20, 2023, the singer/style queen Quinn Lemley will present her last NYC performance of The Heat Is On! – Rita Hayworth at Don’t Tell Mama (343 W 46th St.), the long-established cabaret center in midtown Manhattan, before going … Continue reading
DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS Starring Jordan Boatman, Arnie Burton, James Daly, Ellen Harvey and Andrew Keenan-Bolger. Written by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen. Directed by Gordon Greenberg. Playing at New World Stages – Stage 5 – 340 West 50th Street – New York. Run: Through January 7th, 2024. A New Live Production, Dracula, A Comedy … Continue reading
Khris Davis Channeling the Champ in Big George Foreman by Jay S. Jacobs It’s never easy to play someone who is larger than life. However, Khris Davis has the goods. Davis was born in Camden, New Jersey and started his acting career in nearby Philadelphia. And, coincidentally, he has played a few parts based on … Continue reading
ENDGAME Starring John Douglas Thompson, Bill Irwin, Joe Grifasi and Patrice Johnson Chevannes Written by Samuel Beckett. Directed by Ciarán O’Reilly. Playing at Irish Repertory Theater – Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage – 132 West 22nd Street (between 6th & 7th Avenue) – New York, NY. Run: Until April 16th (last four performances will also be live … Continue reading
Brian O’Halloran Clerks Star Recalls His Career and Irish Heritage by Brad Balfour If it weren’t for events such as the Big Apple Comic Con — now taking place this March 25th and 26th (www.bigapplecc.com) — American actor, producer, and podcaster Brian O’Halloran wouldn’t have had the chance to reach out and meet his audience … Continue reading
Alice Krige Rises From the Ashes in She Will by Jay S. Jacobs If you’re a young, aspiring actress and your first major film wins the Oscar for Best Picture, how do you follow it up? For Alice Krige, she put together a well-respected 40-year career in film, theater and television (and the occasional video … Continue reading
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