Arts and Entertainment
Trinity Irish Dance Company (TIDC), the Chicago-based critically-acclaimed Irish American non-profit performing arts company that celebrates Founding Artistic Director Mark Howard’s pioneering vision to fuse vibrant Irish traditions with ever-evolving... Read more
A look at upcoming Irish/Celtic music-related events in Greater Boston (and somewhat beyond)
•Jean Butler, who played a major role in the groundbreaking original production of “Riverdance” (you might’ve heard of it) will be at the Irish Cultural Centre of... Read more
On May 4, Boston Playwrights’ Theatre will present Boston Theater Marathon XXVII, featuring 50 ten-minute plays written by 50 New England playwrights, presented by 50 New England theatre companies.
The Boston Theater Marathon is a “theatre endurance... Read more
As one of the original stars and a choreographer of major productions like “Riverdance” and “Dancing on Dangerous Ground” who has trod the boards at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall, London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane, and Apollo Theatre in Manchester... Read more
The Irish theatrical sensation known as “Riverdance” was first performed as intermission entertainment during the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest held at the Point Theatre in Dublin. The seven-minute dance number was not part of the actual competition, but... Read more
One of the many features of Greater Boston is a constant influx of young musicians, who relocate to the area for college, work, and the abundance of its Irish/Celtic music scene – or some combination of the three. A recent addition is Cork-born... Read more
Torrin Ryan, “Uilleann Piping from the ‘Boros” • Among the many assets of the Greater Boston/Eastern Massachusetts Celtic music scene is its vibrant uilleann pipes community, personified by the Boston Uilleann Pipers Club, of whom Attleboro native Ryan ... Read more
A look at some upcoming Irish/Celtic-related music events in Greater Boston, and slightly beyond.
•Cork-born accordionist/melodeonist Diarmuid Ó Meachair has rapidly become one of the more highly praised young musicians in recent years, and Boston has... Read more
As if there weren’t already plenty of Irish/Celtic-related entertainment choices in Boston-and-vicinity this month, here’s another: Ireland’s Lúnasa, a band brimming with vast musical experience, creativity and innovation, will appear at the Somerville... Read more
As flutist and uilleann piper Seán Gavin recalls, he first met accordionist/melodeonist Colm Gannon – a Boston native and now once-again resident – some 15 years ago, during the nearly two-decade period when Gannon lived in Connemara. It was a memorable... Read more
March is, of course, high tide for Irish/Celtic music happenings, especially around these parts. A look at some upcoming events:
•For starters, Lúnasa is in town, playing at the Somerville Theatre on Sat., March 8. You can read more about it here.
•As... Read more
Creating a new theater company is a daunting undertaking. It’s an uphill battle of financing, programming, management, facility, staffing, and more. Some theater companies last; some don’t. It’s a huge accomplishment if they thrive and succeed.
That... Read more
For Greater Boston, and slightly beyond:The next Global Arts Live show at Berklee, which takes place Feb. 22: a mash-up of Talisk, the Scottish trio known for its propulsive, raucous, and tightly-knit blend of Scottish and Irish music elements, and the ... Read more
Creating a new theater company is a daunting undertaking. It’s an uphill battle of financing, programming, management, facility, staffing and more. Some theater companies last. Some don’t. It’s a huge accomplishment if they thrive and succeed
That said... Read more
Cambridge nonprofit Passim recently announced the full round of inaugural recipients of the Brian O’Donovan Legacy Fund grants, which support Celtic music and dance artists. The $2,500 awards go to funding live shows and tours in New England, with one... Read more
For Greater Boston, and slightly beyond:
•It’s already one of this year’s musical highlights: the return of Solas, whose tour will include two shows in Eastern Massachusetts. Read more here.
•The Berklee Performance Center will be the venue for a pair of... Read more
After an eight-year hiatus, groundbreaking Irish-American band Solas is headed back out on the road again, with a major American tour that includes a couple of stops near Boston and the release of a limited-edition live album.
Original members Seamus Egan... Read more
Here’s a look at what’s coming up for some of Boston’s favorite stage talents.
Kathy Griffin is a two-time Emmy and Grammy Award winning comedian, television star, best-selling author, and advocate known for her biting satire and fearless comedy. The... Read more
Fresh off of a month-long tour of Japan, the Chicago-based Trinity Irish Dance Company (TIDC) is bringing its renowned legacy and awe-inspiring precision to BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER on February 8th. Called “impossibly complex” by The New York Times... Read more
Elsewhere, you can read all about the 22nd BCMFest (Boston Celtic Music Fest), which takes place at several locations Jan. 16-19, but here are some other upcoming Irish/Celtic events in Greater Boston.
*The Boston College Gaelic Roots series’ 2025... Read more
