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A Touch of the Poet
Opening Date: Feb 26, 2022
Closing Date: Apr 17, 2022
Running Time: 02:30
Playing @
Irish Repertory Theatre
132 W 22nd St, New York, NY 10011
Proud and tempestuous Cornelius Melody (Con) owns a run-down inn and tavern near Boston in 1828. Laden with debt, Con clings to his tenuous identity as a landed gentleman and war hero and chastises his wife and daughter for actions that expose the family’s humble Irish origins. When his daughter, Sara, falls in love with a wealthy American guest at their inn, Con’s pride drives him to an explosive reckoning with his true place in the New World.
A Touch of the Poet, Eugene O’Neill’s tragic tale about the immigrant experience and generational aspiration, was the first work written for the playwright’s famously unfinished cycle about the Irish in America. Completed in 1942, A Touch of the Poet has received four Broadway productions. It premiered in October of 1958 at the Helen Hayes Theatre, nearly five years after the playwright’s death.
COVID Safety Information:
Audiences of all ages must be fully vaccinated. Masks are mandatory. No children under age 5 admitted. Read more on Irish Rep's website.
A Touch of the Poet, Eugene O’Neill’s tragic tale about the immigrant experience and generational aspiration, was the first work written for the playwright’s famously unfinished cycle about the Irish in America. Completed in 1942, A Touch of the Poet has received four Broadway productions. It premiered in October of 1958 at the Helen Hayes Theatre, nearly five years after the playwright’s death.
COVID Safety Information:
Audiences of all ages must be fully vaccinated. Masks are mandatory. No children under age 5 admitted. Read more on Irish Rep's website.
Age Guidance: 12
Performance Schedule
TUESDAY @ 7PM
WEDNESDAY @ 3PM and 8PM
THURSDAY @ 7PM
FRIDAY @ 8PM
SATURDAY @ 3PM and 8PM
SUNDAY @ 3PM
Cast
- Belle Aykroyd
- Robert Cuccioli
- Kate Forbes
- Mary McCann
- Andy Murray
- James Russell
- David Sitler
Written By
- Eugene O’Neill
Director
- Ciarán O’Reilly
TDF Tickets Offers:
TDF Member tickets:
Not currently available for this show
Listed at 
Never
Full-price tickets:
$45.00 - $70.00
Accessibility
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Box Office
The box office is located in the lobby, and the counter is wheelchair accessible. -
Parking
Free street parking is available on 22nd Street (on the same block as the theatre) Monday–Friday after 7pm and all day Saturday and Sunday. -
Curb Ramps
There are no curb ramps. Call the theatre in advance for a portable ramp or reach out to staff on arrival. -
Restroom
There are two wheelchair accessible restrooms. All bathrooms at IRT are single stalled and gender neutral. -
Elevator\Escalator
The Mainstage balcony area and the W. Scott McLucas Studio Theatre in the basement are elevator accessible. For elevator access, guests can reach out to any IRT staff member when they arrive. -
Telephone
none -
Entrance
There is a step up into the lobby through the front doors, but a ramp is available if needed. Call the theatre in advance or reach out to a staff member upon arrival for ramp access. -
Visual Assistance
none -
Folding Armrests
Seat C1 in the Mainstage has a foldable arm and is marked as an accessible seat in the online seating chart. -
Water Fountain
Two located upstairs in the balcony level. They are only accessible once the house opens. -
Assisted Listening System
Assistive listening devices are available for mainstage productions. Visit the concessions area for devices. ID is required. For patrons with a tele coil, the Mainstage theater is equipped with an induction loop, set your device/your device’s app to the “t” setting. -
Wheelchair Info
Wheelchair-accessible seating is available in the Mainstage in seats A1/2 and B1/2. If you would like to remain in your wheelchair for the performance, our staff will remove the theatre chairs for you. For guests who wish to transfer to a seat from their wheelchair, we are more than happy to store your wheelchair during the performance. We will return your wheelchair to you at intermission or the end of the performance.









