Irishtown” Director Nicola Murphy Dubey Reveals the Process of Creating a New Comedy out of Ciara Elizabeth Smyth’s Words

Irishtown” Director Nicola Murphy Dubey Reveals the Process of Creating a New Comedy out of Ciara Elizabeth Smyth’s Words

Exclusive Q&A by Brad Balfour The Irish Repertory Theatre’s latest production, “Irishtown,” straddles between the Rep’s usual fare and the more experimental and innovative works that signify Origin 1st Irish kind of theater. So inclusion in Origin’s month-long fest of...
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“We Are the Story” Featured at Margaret Mead Film Festival 2025

“We Are the Story” Featured at Margaret Mead Film Festival 2025

Still from “Seeds” Preview by Brad Balfour Margaret Mead Film FestivalMay 2 – 4, 2025American Museum of Natural History200 Central Park WestNew York, NY 10024(Entrance for Mead Film Festival programs is on 77th Street between Central Park Wes...
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Frieze New York 2025 Present Exciting Art Experiences at The Shed

Frieze New York 2025 Present Exciting Art Experiences at The Shed

ewly commissioned works by internationally acclaimed artists around The Shed and the surrounding High Line area.
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Remembering Pope Francis who died Monday at 88, the Day After Easter

Remembering Pope Francis who died Monday at 88, the Day After Easter

Report by Brad Balfour When Pope Francis ended his day on Easter 2025, he might not have’ known it would be his last. But he was determined to make the day one where he mustered what energy he had to...
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Rocker-turned-Writer Larry Kirwan Debuts His Latest Novel, “Rockin’ the Bronx” and Spurs ’80s Recollections

Rocker-turned-Writer Larry Kirwan Debuts His Latest Novel, “Rockin’ the Bronx” and Spurs ’80s Recollections

Exclusive Q&A by Brad Balfour What: Origin 1st Irish FestivalBook: “Rockin’ the Bronx”Who: Author Larry Kirwan’s Book Launch, Reading/performanceWhen: Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025, 7pmWhere: New York Irish Center1040 Jackson Ave.Long...
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See Past, Present and Future Cars at New York International Auto Show 2025

See Past, Present and Future Cars at New York International Auto Show 2025

Photos: Brad Balfour Preview by Brad Balfour New York International Auto ShowApril 18 – 27, 2025Jacob Javits Center429 11th AvenueNew York, NY 10001 The true sign that spring is here has arrived. The New York International Auto Show [NYIAS] graces...
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Noted Choreographer Seán Curran Makes His Debut At NYU Skirball Center With The World Premiere of New Piece This Weekend

Noted Choreographer Seán Curran Makes His Debut At NYU Skirball Center With The World Premiere of New Piece This Weekend

Photo: Travis Magee Exclusive Q&A by Brad Balfour Beginning with traditional Irish step dancing as a child in Boston, veteran choreographer Seán Curran’s career in the arts spans 40 years. As a boy in the Boston suburb of Belmont, Massachusett...
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A Press Conference with Ryan Coogler and Key Cast Members of His Period Horror Film, “Sinners”

A Press Conference with Ryan Coogler and Key Cast Members of His Period Horror Film, “Sinners”

Film: SinnersDirector: Ryan CooglerCast: Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo, Miles Caton, Jack O’Connell, Li Jun Li, Jayme Lawson, Hailee Steinfeld, Wunmi Ellison, Omar Benson Miller, Lola Kirke While continuing with the “Creed” and “Black Panther” fran...
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In “Being Maria,” Veteran Actor Matt Dillon Brings Marlon Brando Alive

In “Being Maria,” Veteran Actor Matt Dillon Brings Marlon Brando Alive

Story by Brad Balfour Of all the features in Film at Lincoln Center’s Rendez-Vous with French Cinema (held March 6 – 16, 2025), “Being Maria” was the one that really piqued my interest. Freely adapted from Vanessa Schneider’s 2018 memoir...
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Self Help Africa Holds its Broadway Inspired 10th Anniversary Live Concert

Self Help Africa Holds its Broadway Inspired 10th Anniversary Live Concert

Monique ColemanPhoto: Brad Balfour Report by Brad Balfour What: 10th Annual Broadway for Self Help Africa ConcertWhen: Monday, March 24th 2025Who: Various PerformersWhere: The Green Room 42, 4th Floor570 10th Avenue in Yotel NYC Times Square Monday, March 24th...
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