A MARVELOUS NIGHT
Irish Rep Celebrates the Music of Van Morrison
Monday, June 9, 2025 at 7pm
At The Town Hall | Bryant Park Grill
A Gala Evening featuring performances by Kate Baldwin, Reeve Carney, Michael Cerveris, Jonathan Christopher, Melissa Errico, Myles Frost, Kathryn Gallagher, Peter Gallagher, Kelli O’Hara, Ciarán Sheehan, Gary Troy, Nik Walker, and more to be announced.
On June 9, join Irish Repertory Theatre as we honored the legacy of one of Ireland’s greatest singer-songwriters, Van Morrison, with this one-night-only tribute. This star-studded concert showcased his incredible catalog of timeless classics interpreted by an esteemed cast of Broadway talents. The event showcased the passion and poetry of Morrison’s iconic blend of rock, blues, jazz, and Celtic influences––from the nostalgic rhythms of “Moondance” to the soulful depths of “Into the Mystic” and the enduring charm of “Brown Eyed Girl.”
As Irish Rep’s most significant fundraiser of the year, the evening offered multiple ways to participate. From a pre-concert cocktail reception, to the evening’s centerpiece—the spectacular concert at The Town Hall complete with a full orchestra, directed by Charlotte Moore and Ciarán O’Reilly with music direction by John Bell–to a celebratory dinner at Bryant Park Grill,
Proceeds from the event helped to sustain Irish Repertory Theatre and our mission to bring outstanding Irish and Irish American theatre to Off-Broadway audiences.
John Gardiner | Visionary Leadership Honoree
Gala Chair | Kieran McLoughlin, Managing Partner, VentureWave Capital
Visionary Leadership Honoree
JOHN GARDINER
John is a true son of Ireland. He was born and raised in Dublin and graduated from University College Dublin’s law school, after which he qualified as a solicitor. While at UCD, he had the privilege of captaining its rugby team and representing Ireland in rugby at the Under 21 level. In 1987, John came to live in New York and joined the global law firm of Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP, where he became a partner in 1995 and now serves as global head of International Litigation and Arbitration.
John is a longtime supporter of cultural organizations, including Irish and Irish-American institutions. He was a trustee of the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA) for twelve years and is a member of the North American Advisory Board of UCD. He joined the Board of the Irish Repertory Theatre in 2013. Over his tenure, John has provided essential stewardship, assisting with the capital campaign to renovate the theatre in 2016, and supporting Irish Rep’s dynamic response to the global shutdown.
Gala Chair | Kieran McLoughlin, Managing Partner, VentureWave Capital
