It’s a Brilliant Time to Attend “The United States vs. Ulysses” at Irish Arts Center in Light of Current Issues
May 21, 2025 No Responses

It’s a Brilliant Time to Attend “The United States vs. Ulysses” at Irish Arts Center in Light of Current Issues

Review by Brad Balfour Play: “The United States vs. Ulysses”Playwright: Colin MurphyDirector: Conall MorrisonCast: Clare Barrett, Ross Gaynor, Morgan C. Jones, Mark Lambert, Ali White, Jonathan WhiteDates: April 30 – June 1Where: Irish Arts Center726 11th Avenue  In light of...
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Actor-Producer George Clooney — in his Broadway debut — Garners Tony Noms for His Hit Play “Good Night, and Good Luck”
May 16, 2025 No Responses

Actor-Producer George Clooney — in his Broadway debut — Garners Tony Noms for His Hit Play “Good Night, and Good Luck”

Photos: Roger Wong Report by Brad Balfour Back in the 1950s and ’60s, a few journalists rose to prominence as voices of integrity and trust. At the top of the heap was former CBS European war correspondent, Edward Roscoe Murrow. He...
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In “We Were Dangerous,” Māori Actress Rima Te Wiata is a Commanding Presence
May 7, 2025 No Responses

In “We Were Dangerous,” Māori Actress Rima Te Wiata is a Commanding Presence

Exclusive Q&A By Brad Balfour Though the nation of New Zealand may seem like a far-off isolated place, disconnected from much of the world, it is in fact a fount of creative filmmaking, and a major global cinematic center. Much...
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Irishtown” Director Nicola Murphy Dubey Reveals the Process of Creating a New Comedy out of Ciara Elizabeth Smyth’s Words
May 2, 2025 No Responses

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

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“We Are the Story” Featured at Margaret Mead Film Festival 2025
April 30, 2025 No Responses

“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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Noted Choreographer Seán Curran Makes His Debut At NYU Skirball Center With The World Premiere of New Piece This Weekend
April 16, 2025 No Responses

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”
April 9, 2025 No Responses

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
April 2, 2025 No Responses

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
April 2, 2025 No Responses

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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Origin Theatre Company’s Artistic Director Michael Mellamphy Discusses This Year’s 1st Irish Fest
March 26, 2025 No Responses

Origin Theatre Company’s Artistic Director Michael Mellamphy Discusses This Year’s 1st Irish Fest

Now in its 17th year, Origin 1st Irish is the annual edition of the only festival devoted to producing and presenting theatrical works of contemporary Irish playwrights from around the world. Taking place from April 1 to April 28 in three boroughs, Artistic Di...
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