PORT AUTHORITY

PORT AUTHORITY

by CONOR McPHERSON
directed by HENRY WISHCAMPER

April 30 - June 15

Atlantic Theater Company presents the New York premiere of this play.

It received a sold out run in London's West End.

"MR. McPHERSON IS QUITE POSSIBLY THE FINEST PLAYWRIGHT OF HIS GENERATION."-The New York Times.

In Port Authority we meet Kevin, Dermot and Joe, three generations of Irishmen. Set against the backdrop of contemporary Dublin, each man's story is a beautifully woven tale of failure, loss and the elusiveness of love. With great wit and compassion Conor McPherson (recently represented on Broadway with his show The Seafarer, as well as past Broadway shows Shining City and The Weir) expertly exposes the heart of the common man.

Port Authority marks the return of three celebrated actors to the Atlantic stage. Brian d'Arcy James last appeared at Atlantic in the American premiere of The Lieutenant of Inishmore, and reprised his role with the Broadway transfer. He will star in the title role in Shrek the Musical, when it debuts next season on Broadway.

John Gallagher, Jr. originated the role of "Moritz" in Atlantic's world premiere of the musical Spring Awakening, and won a Tony Award® for his performance when the hit musical transferred to the Eugene O'Neill Theatre on Broadway.

Jim Norton won an Obie Award for his performance in McPherson's Dublin Carol at Atlantic, and recently starred on Broadway in the playwright's The Seafarer, for which he won a 2007 Oliver Award® in the West End production.

April 30 - June 15
Tue-Fri at 8, Sat at 2 & 8, Sun at 3
ATLANTIC THEATER COMPANY at the LINDA GROSS THEATER 336 West 20th St, NY

www.atlantictheater.org