Philadelphia, Here I Come! Off-Broadway

Philadelphia, Here I Come! Revival 2024

Run Time:
Approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes including a 15 minute intermission.
Opened: March 24, 2024
Closing: May 05, 2024

Philadelphia, Here I Come! - 2024 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Irish Repertory Theatre
132 West 22nd St.(between 6th & 7th Aves) New York, NY 10011

Set in 1962, this classic 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.

Philadelphia, Here I Come! was Friel’s first major success, premiering in 1964 at the Gaiety Theatre Dublin, and transferring to Broadway two years later.

Philadelphia, Here I Come! - 2024 - Off-Broadway Cast

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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Philadelphia, Here I Come!

Becoming Brian Friel: Philadelphia, Here I Come!
7 / 10

Under O’Reilly’s steady direction, Philadelphia can sometimes feel like the dramatic equivalent of “old Screwballs” — it’s straightforward and decent and, theatrically, not given to unpredictability. Still, some of the production’s strongest moments are the play’s sketches of its menfolk. It’s in these scenes where Friel’s observational powers most fully emerge, his deftness with people who live right on the edge of caricature and yet, in startling lucid glimpses, can sense their own absurdity and helplessness.

PHILADELPHIA, HERE I COME!: THE BRIAN FRIEL CLASSIC RETURNS IN GRAND FASHION
10 / 10

O’Reilly does bravura work both directing and portraying the hardened Screwballs. The veteran artist clearly knows the play all too well. Every scene, every character is crafted with a precise touch and he adds nuanced dimension in the most unexpected ways. The combined effect makes the production feel much bigger than the Irish Rep’s cramped stage might at first suggest. Kudos as well to set designer Charlie Corcoran and costumer Orla Long for capturing just the right tone in setting place and time.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of Irish Rep's PHILADELPHIA, HERE I COME!
by Stephi Wild - March 26, 2024


Philadelphia, Here I Come! celebrated its opening night at Irish Rep this past weekend, as part of The Friel Project. Check out all new photos from opening night here!

Review Roundup: PHILADELPHIA, HERE I COME! at the Irish Rep
by Nicole Rosky - March 25, 2024


The Friel Project continues at Irish Rep, where Philadelphia, Here I Come! just celebrated its opening night. Check out what the critics are saying about the production here.

Philadelphia, Here I Come! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long has Philadelphia, Here I Come! been running Off-Broadway?
Philadelphia, Here I Come! opened at the Irish Repertory Theatre on Sunday Mar 24, 2024 and has now been running for 1 month.

Other Productions of Philadelphia, Here I Come!

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1994   Broadway
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2024   Off-Broadway Irish Repertory Theatre Off-Broadway Production
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Philadelphia, Here I Come! - 2024 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2024 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Direction of a Play Ciaran O'Reilly
2024 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play A.J. Shively
2024 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival of a Play Philadelphia, Here I Come
2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Revival of a Play Philadelphia, Here I Come!
2024 The Lortels Outstanding Lead Performer in a Play A.J. Shively
2024 The Lortels Outstanding Revival Philadelphia, Here I Come!

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