The Irish...And How They Got That way
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CURRENTLY CLOSED
Opened Jul 22, 2010
Closed Sep 26, 2010
Opened Jul 22, 2010
Closed Sep 26, 2010
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Frank McCourt's The Irish...And How They Got That Way is an irreverent but affectionate history of the Irish in America that mingles laughter and sentiment in a tapestry of classical songs and stories. The production encapsulates the most tumultuous times of the past century with the vibrant humor and bitter irony that had become the trademark of the author of the critically acclaimed biographies Angela's Ashes, 'Tis, and Teacher Man.
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Ciaran Sheehan sings a beautiful version of "Danny Boy" in the Irish Repertory's revival of Frank McCourt's The Irish...And How They Got That Way but that's far from the only reason for recommending this refreshing summer breeze from Galway Bay. The show, which debuted on the green-painted premises in 1997 and was revived for the first time in 2000, is a fitting tribute to everything Irish -- and, in particular, to the lively, keening Irish songs now popular for eons.
Name the tune, and it's a sure bet there's a rendition here as feelingly sung by Sheehan and fellow original cast member Terry Donnelly, as well as Kerry Conte and Gary Troy, all of whom have been directed with Gaelic car[...]