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| New York City’s Off-Broadway theatre community is one of the country's most artistically influential and culturally diverse. Every day there is a multitude of productions playing in various neighborhoods throughout the city suiting a wide variety of preferences. To help you find the perfect production we recommend the official web site of Off-Broadway,
www.offbroadwayonline.com, presented by the Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York. You will find essential information on what is playing, and a synopsis of each play. A schedule of some of our favorite Off-Broadway theatre companies is listed below.
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 The Atlantic Theater Company is an award winning Off-Broadway theater that produces great plays. Atlantic believes that the story of a play and the intent of its playwright are at the core of the creative process. The plays in the Atlantic repertory are boldly interpreted by today's finest theater. Their main stage space is located at 336 West 20th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues. To purchase tickets or to become a member please call them at (212) 645-8015 or go to their web site,
www.atlantictheater.com. Their current schedule is as follows:
| February 4 – March 21 -
Sea of Tranquility by Howard Korder and directed by Neil Pepe tells the story of Ben and Nessa Green who sell their house in Connecticut to resettle in the booming New West. But along with clear skies and open spaces comes cultural warfare, runaway kids, guests who won't leave that never really disappears. Sea of Tranquility is a new comedic drama by the author of Boy's Life, Search and Destroy and The Lights.
April 13 – Open Ended - The Bald Soprano and The Lesson by Eugene Ionesco is a new translation by Tony-nominated playwright, Tina Howe. Ms. Howe breathes new life with her vibrant translations of these wildly dark and funny classics. The plays are directed by Carl Forsman. |
| April 13 – Open Ended -
The Bald Soprano and
The Lesson by Eugene Ionesco is a new translation by Tony-nominated playwright, Tina Howe. Ms. Howe breathes new life with her vibrant translations of these wildly dark and funny classics. The plays are directed by Carl
Forsman. |
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The Vinyard Theatre is dedicated to creating new work, taking artistic risks
and collaborating with gifted artists on passionate and provocative new plays
and musicals. The theater is located at 108 East 15th Street at Union Square.
For tickets and information please call their box office at (212) 353-0303 or go
to their web site,
www.vineyardtheatre.org.
 February 6 – Open ended – The riveting new drama,
Beautiful Child by Nicky Silver follows the life of a troubled teacher who seeks refuge at home with his parents when life gets too complicated. |
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Playwright’s Horizons is the only theater in New York City dedicated solely to the creation and production of new American plays and musicals. They provide
an artistic home for playwrights, composers and lyricists – from the emerging newcomer to the accomplished veteran. In their 33 years, Playwrights Horizons has presented the work of more than 300 writers, and has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors. They have two theatres both located in the new Theatre Row building at 416 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues. For tickets and information please call their box office at (212) 279-4200 or go
to their web site,
www.playwrightshorizons.org.
| April 30 – June 6 – The world premiere of Jon Robin Baitz’s new play
Chinese Friends opens on the Main Stage and is directed by Robert Egan. The play centers on a game of cagey
one-upsmanship that ensues when a young man tracks down his
long estranged father, a political figure in exile, to demand the truth. |
| June 3 – June 27 - The world premiere of Lynn Nottage’s new play
Fabulation opens in the Peter Jay Sharp Theater and is directed by Kate
Whoriskey. Seriously broke, a successful publicist is plunged into a topsy-turvy world of welfare mothers, drug
addicts and unctuous FBI agents. Fabulation is a pungent riches to rags tale of finding the beauty within. |
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The Culture Project produces theatrical and musical events with a particular emphasis on
works that influence social and aesthetic values. They encourage visionary artists, offering the tools and resources they need.
The theater is located at 45 Bleecker Street off of Lafayette Street. For tickets and information please call their box office at (212) 253-7017 or go to their web site,
www.45bleecker.org.
 February 19 – Open-ended - Sarah Jones Bridge and Tunnel is the story of the American Dream as seen through fourteen characters, each with a distinct voice and each played masterfully by Ms. Jones. A charismatic male Pakistani accountant, a Chinese mother adjusting to her daughter's alternative lifestyle, and a young Latina with a quick wit and an even faster tongue are but a few of Jones's menagerie of characters. |
| October 2002 - Open-ended – The
Exonerated, an original play by Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen follows the true stories of six innocent survivors of death row. These individuals,
once sentenced to death, spent anywhere from two to twenty-two years on death row before being found innocent. The play is based
upon interviews with 40 former prisoners conducted throughout the United States during the summer of 2000. The cast continually changes. In the past, actors have included Richard
Dreyfuss, Jill Clayburgh, Sara Gilbert, Jeff Goldblum, Bebe
Neuwirth, Marlo Thomas, Peter Gallagher and Kyra Sedgwick. |
October 2003 - Open-ended – The Adventures of Maya the Bee is a Jazz puppet show for Children and adults. Enjoy Maya, a feisty young bee, as she goes searching for a taste of the
insect world and finds more than she bargained for. Every Saturday at 11:00am. For tickets please call (212) 352-3101. |
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The Cherry Lane Theatre is a landmark in Greenwich Village that encourages
the development of new works and the cultivation of a diverse, multigenerational audience. Its focus is the playwright as central to the dramatic event and the text as intrinsic to theatrical innovation and excellence. The Cherry Lane is New York’s longest-operating Off-Broadway theatre and is located at 38 Commerce Street (three blocks south of Christopher Street and off of Seventh Avenue.)
For tickets and information please call (212) 989-2020 or got to their web site,
www.cherrylanetheatre.com.
 March 4 – April 11 – Open
Heart, a new musical written and performed by Robby Benson and directed by Matt Williams also stars Karla DeVito and Stan Brown This comic tale speaks of one man's twisted ride to rediscover life's priorities. |
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Jean Cocteau Repertory was founded in 1971 by Eve Adamson and has since concentrated on the production of classic theatre by a resident company of actors. Attracted by timeless works of the past and present, the company
seeks to create what the great playwright and director Cocteau called a “poetry of the theatre" where all elements of live performance fuse into a total, cohesive experience. The repertory company has its home in the Bowery Lane Theater,
330 Bowery. For tickets and information please call the theatre at (212) 677-0060 or go to their web site,
www.jeancocteaurep.org.
| February 20 – May 27 - Henrik Ibsen's
The Wild Duck is the story of two families, the Werles and the
Ekdals, one wealthy and one that is poor. Old Ekdal has turned his attic into a hunting preserve for wild animals. His young granddaughter
Hedvig, slowly losing her sight from a hereditary illness, takes comfort in her friendship with one of the preserve's inhabitants: a wounded duck. But Hedvig's attachment to the animals becomes dangerous with the arrival of Gregers
Werle, son of the man responsible for the Ekdal family's financial ruin. |
 February 6 – May 4 - Set in Federico Garcia Lorca's beloved Granada,
Dona Rosita the Spinster examines the life of
Rosita, a young woman whose fiancée leaves home to discover opportunities in the New World. The rarely produced work is noted for its anguished portrayal of its central character that spends the rest of her days waiting for her lover to return. |
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The Irish Repertory Theatre is the only year-round theatre company in New York City devoted to bringing Irish and Irish American works to the stage. Each year the company presents works from classics like Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest to exciting new works like Pulitzer Prize-winning author Frank McCourt’s
"The Irish…and How They Got That Way". The theatre is located at 132 West 22nd Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues.) For tickets and information please call (212) 727-2737 or got to their web site,
www.irishrepertorytheatre.com.
 March 16 – May 9 – Finian’s
Rainbow, a classic musical with such beloved songs as How Are Things in Glocca
Morra, Old Devil Moon and Look to the Rainbow. The musical tells the story of Irishman Finian and his daughter, Sharon, who come to fictional
Missitucky, bringing with them a pot of gold and a leprechaun who wants it back. |
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Second Stage gives new life to contemporary American plays through 'second
stagings;' provides emerging authors with their Off-Broadway debuts; and produces world premieres by America's most respected playwrights. Through the production of new plays and long-term residencies that focus on artistic process rather than product, artists find a supportive environment in which to try new roles, production designs and writing techniques. The
theater is located at 307 West 43rd Street at 8th Avenue. For tickets and information please call (212) 246-4422 or go to their web site,
www.secondstagetheatre.com.
| February 3 – Open-ended – Wintertime the new play by Charles L. Mee stars Marsha Mason. The play tells the story of Jonathan who loves Ariel, Ariel who loves Jonathan, Jonathan’s mother who loves Jonathan’s father except that his father also loves another man and his mother also loves a Frenchman who might also love Ariel.
Mee presents an operatic farce on the insanity of love, desire and infidelity. |
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Primary Stages Theatre Company produces new plays and nurtures the development of playwrights. It has significantly contributed to the non-profit theatre community, producing more than 80 productions in eighteen seasons.
By fostering an environment where writers are encouraged to explore the scope of their creative vision, Primary Stages has been instrumental in developing the skills of hundreds of young artists as well as helping to create a library of new works for the American theatre. The theatre
has a new home in the Elysabeth Kleinhans Theatre Center at 59 East 59th Street (between Madison
and Park Avenues.) For tickets and information please call (212) 279-4200 or go to their web site,
www.primarystages.com.
 February 1 – Open-ended – The world premiere of Terrence McNally’s well crafted, one-act plays about art and humankind are presented together in a performance titled
Stendhal Syndrome. "Full Frontal Nudity", the first of the one-acts presented explores the power of perfection when set against the reality of human loss and longing as three disparate American tourists in Florence are instructed by their guide to immerse themselves in the beauty of Michelangelo's David. In the second piece,
"Prelude & Liebstod" a renowned conductor watches his life unravel while conducting Wagner's musical masterpiece. The plays star Isabella Rossellini and Richard Thomas. |
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 Repertorio Español was founded in 1968 by producer Gilberto Zaldivar and artistic director René Buch to introduce the best of Hispanic-American theatre. For over thirty years they have presented distinctive, quality productions that bring theatre to a broad audience in New York City and across the country. The theatre is located 138 East 27th Street. For tickets and information please call (212) 889-2850 or go to their web site,
www.repertorio.org.
 March 24 – April 2 – Pilar
Rioja:
The Queen of Spanish & Flamenco Dance presents another breathtaking performance of traditional Spanish dances including the passionate flamenco. |
| April 14 – April 20 – Don Quijote y Sancho Panza is directed by Manuel Chapuseaux and stars Manuel Chapuseaux and Nieves Santana. The performance, based on Miguel de Cervantes’, Don Quijote de la
Mancha, is presented in Spanish (simultaneous English translation available.) The show about Don
Quijote, a nobleman who becomes blinded by his passion for chivalry to the point of losing his reason is recommended for young audiences. |
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 The Flea Theatre is home to many innovative theater companies who present unique, thought provoking new works by many well-known writers as well as new up and coming talents. The theatre is located at 41 White Street (between Broadway and Church Street.) For tickets and information please call (212) 352-3101 or go to their web site,
www.thefleatheatre.com.
| March 18 - May 8 - The new play by A.R. Gurney,
Mrs. Farnsworth stars Sigourney Weaver in the title role and John Lithgow as her husband. This new comedy dealing with contemporary politics has Mrs. Farnsworth writing a book about an old lover, a profligate WASP from a wealthy clan who sounds suspiciously like George W. Bush. |
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The St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 17, 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Every year on this day, all New York becomes Irish as men, women and children
of all walks of life, despite their actual heritage, join in celebrating a long standing tradition, St Patrick’s Day. New York City’s oldest parade dates back to the mid eighteenth century. This traditional parade was begun by the 69th regiment, a group of predominantly Irish soldiers. Today, the parade is still led by a group of soldiers representing the 69th
regiment. Originally, the parade marched towards the Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral, still in existence and located downtown on the corner of Prince and Mott Streets. This year’s parade begins at 44th Street and proceeds along Fifth Avenue to 86th Street where it continues east to Third Avenue (conveniently the setting of a large concentration of Irish Pubs). The busiest spot is Fifth Avenue at 50th Street in front of the new St. Patrick’s Cathedral where the reviewing stand is set.
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Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral
For a bit of old New York that tends to go unnoticed, visit the old St. Patrick’s Cathedral. To get there, take the “R” train to Prince Street and walk east to Mott Street. Designed by architect Joseph-Francois- Mangin (known for his design of City Hall) and built from 1809
to 1815, the cathedral was then, as the new one is now, the center of religious life for members of the Archdiocese of New York and the seat of the Archbishop. It played a vital role in the lives of young immigrants, helping them adapt to their new home. As the parish’s population grew in number and began to move further north, the need for a larger, more central location became evident and led to the construction of the New St. Patrick’s Cathedral situated on Fifth Avenue.
Want to make an afternoon of it? Try one of New York City’s hidden treasures:
Lombardi’s Pizza (brick oven pizza at its best)
32 Spring Street
(212) 941-7994
Claims to be New York City’s oldest pizza shop dating back to 1897
Rice to Riches
37 Spring Street
(212) 274-0008
This rice pudding lover’s emporium features 21 this sweet delectable in 21 flavors.
New St. Patrick’s Cathedral
This New York landmark was designed by architect James Renwick Jr. and built from 1853-1888. During construction the cathedral was greatly destroyed by a fire.
construction began again in 1868. St. Patrick’s Cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of the Roman Catholic.
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| Dining
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Irish Pubs
The Kinsale Tavern
1672 Third Avenue at 93 Street (212) 348-4370
An authentic decor brings you back to Kinsale, Ireland. 35 beers on tap including woodpecker cider Come for lunch or dinner. Try traditional shepherd's pie.
McSorley's Ale House
15 East 7th Street
In existence now for over 140 years, this is New York City's oldest Irish bar.
A "must visit" for anyone who likes to visit historic places.
Ryan's Daughter
350 East 85th Street (212) 628-2613
Tommy Makem's Irish Pavilion
130 East 57th Street, New York, NY 10019 (212) 759-9040
Owned by legendary Tommy Makem, the bard of Armagh.
Kennedy's
327 West 57th Street (between 8th & 9th Ave.) (212)759-4242
Great pub food at reasonable prices. Open for lunch, brunch & dinner.
Eamon Doron's
998 2nd Avenue, (between 51st and 52nd streets)(212) 753-9191
"Good Food, friendly place, prices fair."
D.J. Reynold's
351 West 57th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues)(212) 245-2912
A low key, friendly pub popular with employees of the media, (Channel 13, CBS, Newsweek, Showtime Networks, etc.)
O'Neil's Grand Street
174 Grand Street, between Center and Mulberry Streets (212)941-9119
Perhaps not in an area where you'd expect to find an Irish bar, however, this beautiful bar and Restaurant has a hand-carved ceiling and a great pint.
Reviewed in The New York Times for serious food.
McGee's Pub
240 West 55th Street New York, NY 212-315-3164
The Irish Pub
7th Avenue at 54th Street(212) 664-9364
"Great Bartenders, good Guinness"
Paddy Reilly's Music Bar
519 Second Avenue at 29th Street (212) 686-1210
A great pint of Guinness and live music 7 nights a week. Since the renovation the only beer on tap is Guinness. Traditional Irish music twice a week. Call ahead for schedule of Live Bands. Wednesday night is "all musicians welcome" and the group is led by
fidler, Tony DeMarco and friends. The premier Irish music bar of New York
City.
What’s Brewing in New York City
If pubs are not your cup of tea, perhaps you’ll fancy one of New York’s tea salons.
 Lady Mendl’s
212.533.4466
56 Irving Place
The Inn at Irving Place
(212) 533-4466
Reservations required
Housed in a 19th century Victorian townhouse
Wed-Fri 3P.M.or5P.M. seating $30-$45 pp
Sat & Sun 2P.M. or 4:30 seating $30-$45 pp
Guests enjoy a scrumptious five-course tea, consisting of a variety of finger sandwiches, fresh baked scones with clotted
crème and jams, and a large selection of fine teas.
For a more complete listing of tea parlors stay tuned for our April
newsletter.
For information on Irish history, culture, products and events we recommend the following:
Irish Books and Graphics
90 West Broadway
(212) 962-4237
The American Irish Historical Society
991 Fifth Avenue (80th St.)
(212) 288-2263
The Irish Arts Center
553 West 51st Street
(212) 757-3318
The Irish American Culture Center
1560 Broadway (47th Street)
(212) 391-1120
The Irish Secret
155 Spring Street
(212) 599-9614
Bernadette Ryan’s Irish Shop
630 Fifth Avenue
(212) 826-6511
Mattie Haskin’s Shamrock Imports
901 Sixth Avenue (32nd St.)
(212) 564-7474
Grafton Shoppe
52 East 54th Street
(212) 826-6511
Williamson’s Irish Imports
5 Fulton Street (at South Street)
(212) 425-4331
Judge Roy Bean
39 West 56th Street (5th & 6th)
(212) 262-8300
Irish and continental fare in a friendly pub atmosphere.
P. J. Carney's
906 Seventh Avenue (at 57th street)
(212) 664-0056
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