Farewell to “Vanya” and “Philadelphia” at Asolo Rep

Well, all good things must come to an end, they say.  Last night, we gave the final performance of Frank Galati’s beautiful production of Brian Friel’s Philadelphia, Here I Come! And at this afternoon’s matinee, we also say farewell to Peter Amster’s sublime production of Chris Durang’s uniquely wonderful Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. My thanks …

I Have Added a Videos Page to My Web Site

I’m delighted to announce that I’ve just added a Videos page to my web site.  I’ll use the page to display any performance video clips I have permission to share.  The newest clip shows two scenes from my appearance in the foreign film Mamarosh (aka Mamaros in its 2013 European release).  My thanks once again to …

New Promotional Trailer for “The Grapes of Wrath” at Asolo Rep

Here’s the new promo “sizzler” reel for The Grapes of Wrath in which I appear as Jim Casy. This production is a beauty, and plays at Asolo Rep through 4/19. Come down to Sarasota and see this and Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike (through 4/13 only)!  (If the video doesn’t display, try reloading this …

Here’s An Interview for “The Grapes of Wrath”

It was so exciting having family members at “The Grapes of Wrath” last night! Tonight more family and friends arrive, and they all see “Philadelphia, Here I Come!” tonight, then “Vanya and Sonia” tomorrow, and the new arrivals will see “Grapes” on Sunday. I’m so grateful for the ongoing love and support, both in person …

The Grapes of Wrath at Asolo Rep Will Be One For the Books

We opened The Grapes of Wrath at Asolo Repertory Theatre on Friday night, and it will go down as one of the most exciting nights of my career. Everything came together to tell the incredible story, and the audience response was amazing. My heartfelt thanks to director Michael Donald Edwards for entrusting the role of Jim Casy …

The Grapes of Wrath Opens Tonight at Asolo Rep!

“The Grapes of Wrath” opens tonight at Asolo Repertory Theatre.  I am so honored to be playing Jim Casy in this remarkable ensemble (onstage and off), in this remarkable production, telling this remarkable and much-needed tale. This year may mark the 75th Anniversary of the publication of the novel, but the story needs to be heard–and …

New Trailer for Our Hit Production of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike at Asolo Rep

Our hit production of Chris Durang’s wonderful comedy Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike directed by the equally wonderful Peter Amster continues its record-breaking run at Asolo Rep.  Some performances are already sold out for the rest of the run, so if you’re going to be in the area and are thinking of seeing the show, …

First Trailer is Out for “The Grapes of Wrath” at Asolo Rep

Here’s the first trailer for “Grapes of Wrath,” which starts performances on 3/12 at Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota, FL. I’m not shown in this teaser, but am busy growing my beard to play former preacher Jim Casy.  We’ll have fire, a river, rain, a truck, great live music, and a lot of wonderful performances. Stay …

Fun New Sign for “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” at Asolo Rep

I had to share this snapshot.  My husband Tim came to see the show the other day, and on our way to the box office to pick up his tickets, we came across this new placard in front of the theatre.  What fun!  The director of our upcoming production The Grapes of Wrath actually has me …

New Trailer for “Philadelphia, Here I Come!” at Asolo Rep

Here’s a new trailer for our lovely production of Brian Friel’s classic play Philadelphia, Here I Come! directed by Frank Galati at Asolo Rep.  If you don’t blink, you’ll catch a fleeting glimpse of me as Canon O’Byrne!  I also make a brief appearance in this production (though not in this video clip) as Ben Burton, the …