Irish Repertory Theatre will give an American premiere to David Ireland (Cyprus Avenue)'s Ulster American next year, performing March 6-May 10, 2026. Opening night will be March 15. Ciarán O'Reilly (The Weir) will direct.

Leading the cast will be Tony winner Matthew Broderick, playing Oscar-winning Hollywood star Jay Conway as he, playwright Ruth Davenport (Geraldine Hughes) and director Leigh Carver (Max Baker) meet on the eve of the beginning of the rehearsals for a world premiere play they're all working on together. Press notes share the work "reveals some raw contradictions at the heart of modern storytelling and political posturing."

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The work was a Fringe First winner in its 2018 world premiere run at Edinburgh Fringe, and has since played London's Riverside Studios via Second Half Productions in 2023, starring Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis, and Louisa Harland.

Irish Rep's production will feature scenic design by Charlie Corcoran (The Honey Trap), costume design by Orla Long (Irishtown), lighting design by Michael Gottlieb (It's a Wonderful Life!), original music and sound by Ryan Rumery (Beckett Briefs), sound design by Florian Staab (It's a Wonderful Life!), and prop design by Deirdre Brennan (The Weir). Karen Evanouskas will serve as production stage manager with Jade Doina as assistant stage manager.

Tickets will go on sale for Irish Rep members January 13 at 1 PM ET, with general sales following January 20 at 1 PM ET.

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