'Philadelphia, Here I Come!' at the Irish Repertory Theater

The Irish Repertory Theater presents Philadelphia, Here I Come! by Brian Friel, opening at the Irish Repertory Theater on the 21 Jul 2005, following previews from the the 14 Jul and runs through to the 4 Sep 2005.

Synopsis: Set in 1962, this bittersweet comedy revolves around the young Gar O'Donnell on the eve of his departure from Ireland to America. Gar's heartache from losing his girlfriend to a successful businessman propels him to accept an invitation to go and live with an aunt in Philadelphia. Despite the wild fantasies of what life in America might hold, and his yearning to escape the tedium of small town Ballybeg, a kind word from his taciturn father could change his mind.

The cast features Paddy Croft, Michael Fitzgerald, James Kennedy, Edwin Owens, James Stevens, Tessa Klein, Gil Rogers, Helena Carroll, John Leighton, Geddeth Smith, Tim Ruddy, Joe Berlangero, Darren Connolly and Leo Leyden.

Philadelphia, Here I Come! is directed by Ciar�n O�Reilly, with design by David Raphel, costumes by David Toser, lighting by Brian Nason, and sound by Murmod, Inc.