The Irish Repertory Theatre

Founded by Ciarán O'Reilly and Charlotte Moore, The Irish Repertory Theatre opened its doors in September 1988 with Sean O'Casey's The Plough and the Stars and is celebrating its 23rd season. The Irish Rep is the only year-round theatre company outside of Ireland devoted to bringing Irish and Irish-American works to the stage.The mission of The Irish Rep is:

•         to bring works by Irish and Irish-American masters and contemporary playwrights to a broad American audience,

•         to provide a context for understanding the contemporary Irish-American experience; and,

•         to encourage the development of new works focusing on the Irish and Irish-American experience, as well as how it relates to other cultures. Recognized with the Jujamcyn Theatres Award, a special Drama Desk Award for "Excellence in Presenting Distinguished Irish Drama," and the Lucille Lortel Award for "Outstanding Body of Work," The Irish Rep has celebrated the very best in Irish theatre, from the masters to the new generation of Irish and Irish-American writers who are transforming the stage.  On average, nearly 40,000 audience members annually attend productions at the theatre located in the heart of Chelsea in New York City. Once there, they witness The Irish Rep's engaging perspective on the Irish and their unique contributions to the world of drama.

Learn more about The Irish Repertory Theatre here.