Wow! What a game! The Super Bowl that was played last Sunday in Minneapolis featured two veteran contenders, the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles, who had never won a Super Bowl until this Sunday.
The underdogs won and that was the Eagles and let me tell you that it was a brilliant game as any team could have won and it went down to the last minute of the game. Congratulations Philadelphia, that was a well deserved victory.
Never fear though, Tom Brady will be back again as he is not finished. Even though he is 40 years of age, boy, can he still throw that ball.
It’s all happening at The Irish Repertory Theatre who have had hit after hit. I’m sure their latest show will be one of their biggest hits ever. The Seafarer, written by Conor McPherson and directed by Ciaran O’Reilly, features a star studded cast that includes Matthew Broderick, Colin McPhillamy, Michael Mellamphy, Andy Murray and Tim Ruddy.
The show will run from March 30th to May 13th and let me tell you, you should get your tickets early! That is my advise as this again is going to be big.
Here is the story: After losing yet another job, Sharky has returned home to Dublin to build a new, sober existence with his cantankerous elder brother, Richard, recently blinded in a drunken accident. But it’s Christmas Eve, and the drinks are flowing as old friends convene for an annual game of poker. This year, an immortal stranger from Sharky’s past arrives, raising the stakes to eternal consequence.
Written by Irish Playwright Conor McPherson (The Weir, Shining City), The Seafarer premiered at London’s Royal National Theatre in 2006 and was nominated for an Olivier Award for Best Play.
It premiered on Broadway in December of 2007, where it was nominated for four 2008 Tony Awards, including Best Play.
For tickets call (212) 727-2737, visit their box office at 132 West 22nd Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues) or join them online at irishrep.org.
Finally, don’t forget that the IBO’s February evening meeting will host guest speaker James P. O’Neill, the Police Commissioner of the City of New York. The event will take place at 6.30 pm on Wednesday, February 7th at Scandinavia House (58 Park Avenue South). For more information call (212) 750-8118 or email info@ibonewyork.org.
Well that is it for this week. There will be lots more next week as you know the Big Day is coming up and there will be a lot going on. See you all again next week