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Philadelphia, Here I Come!
Darren Connolly in Philadelphia, Here I Come!

Philadelphia, Here I Come!

by Brian Friel
directed by Ciarán O’Reilly

July 14 – September 25, 2005

  • Drama Desk Nom., “Outstanding Revival”
    Lucille Lortel Nom., “Outstanding Featured Actress” Helena Carroll

Tomorrow morning, Gar O’Donnell is leaving Ballybeg and the Ireland of his childhood. Leaving his father and the lads. Leaving Kate. There’s a dream across the ocean, of Cadillacs, Coke floats and girls: a dream of America. On his last night in town a series of visitations, real and imagined, force Gar to confront the choices he’s made and the promise of the future. The play that established Brian Friel as one of the greatest theatrical voices of the English language, Philadelphia, Here I Come! paints a touching portrait of a young man on the verge of a new beginning, searching for the strength to say goodbye.

“You won’t see a better show anywhere in town!” -Wall Street Jounral

“Sparkling ensemble work” – John Simon

“A spirited production…skillfully brought to life” – The New York Times

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Opening Night: July 20, 2005

Cast

Madge: Paddy Croft
Canon Mick O’Byrne:
Leo Leyden
Joe: Darren Connolly
Tom: Joe Berlangero
Ned: Tim Ruddy
Ben: Geddeth Smith
Con: John Leighton
Aunt Lizzy: Helena Carroll
Senator Doogan: Gil Rogers
Kate Doogan: Tessa Kline
Master Boyle: James Stevens
SB O’Donnell: Edwin C. Owens
Gar- Private: James Kennedy
Gar- Public: Michael Fitzgerald

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Set Designer: David Raphel
Lighting Designer: Brian Nason
Costume Designer: David Toser
Sound Designer: Murmod Inc.
Stage Manger: John Handy

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