Irish Repertory Theatre in New York – History, Seating Chart & Tickets

An Off-Broadway venue founded to celebrate Irish-American heritage, presents a wide range of plays and musicals by Irish and Irish-American writers.

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Address, opening, capacity of Irish Repertory Theatre

Basic Information about the Irish Repertory Theatre in NYC

Address:	132 W 22nd St, New York, NY 10011（ Map ） Located on 22 Street, between 7th Avenue and 8th Avenue
Opened:	1988
Capacity:	148 seats

Seating Chart of Irish Repertory Theatre

The Irish Repertory Theatre has a seating capacity of 148 seats, divided into two main sections: Orchestra (1st level) and Mezzanine (2nd level).

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Seating Chart of Irish Repertory Theatre in NYC

Directions to Irish Repertory Theatre

Access to Irish Repertory Theatre are most commonly by taking the New York City Subway (MTA).

The area around the theatre becomes very crowded close to showtime, so whether you are arriving by subway or taxi, please allow extra time to reach the venue.

Nearest Subway Station:

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Lines, 23 Ststation (About a 3-minute walk)

Map, location of Irish Repertory Theatre

Here is the map of the Irish Repertory Theatre.

Best hotels near the Irish Repertory Theatre

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History of the Irish Repertory Theatre

Founded as a theater for Irish Americans

The Irish Repertory Theatre was founded in 1988 by actor Ciaran O’Reilly and director Charlotte Moore.

Its mission was to bring Irish and Irish American culture, music, and drama to a wider audience while also developing new works for the American stage. Since its founding, the company has staged a wide range of Irish plays and musicals, both classic and contemporary.

The company’s debut production was Sean O’Casey’s The Plough and the Stars, a landmark Irish play focusing on the struggles of Dublin’s working class in the early 20th century. This choice reflected the company’s dedication to presenting authentic Irish voices to New York audiences.

Both founders are of Irish descent. Charlotte Moore, who co-founded the theater with O’Reilly, was nominated in 1974 for a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play for her role in Chemin de Fer.

In 1995, the Irish Repertory Theatre moved to its current home in Chelsea. The company converted a former three-story warehouse into an intimate Off-Broadway theater with 148 seats, where it continues to present its productions today.

Continuing its dedication to Irish and Irish American works, the Irish Repertory Theatre received the prestigious Jujamcyn Award in 2007.

This award, presented by Jujamcyn Theaters, recognizes theater companies in the United States that have made outstanding contributions to the development of theatrical arts and innovation in staging. Winners receive between $50,000 and $100,000 in prize money.

The Irish Repertory Theatre has also earned other major honors, including the Obie Award (Off-Broadway Theater Awards) and the Lucille Lortel Award, further cementing its status as one of New York’s most important Off-Broadway institutions.

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About Irish Americans

Immigrants who crossed the ocean in the 18th and 19th centuries

Irish Americans are U.S. citizens of Irish ancestry. Today, they represent around 12% of the population, approximately 36 million people across the United States.

Alongside them are the Scots-Irish, immigrants from the Ulster region of northeastern Ireland, numbering more than five million. Irish surnames are often recognizable by the prefixes “O’,” “Mc,” or “Mac.”

Irish immigrants arriving in New York during the Great Famine in the 19th century

The history of Irish Americans began with waves of immigration in the 18th and 19th centuries. A particularly large influx came during the mid-19th century, when the Potato Famine forced many to leave Ireland and settle in the United States.

Irish Americans have produced some of the nation’s most notable figures, including President John F. Kennedy, actress Grace Kelly, singer Mariah Carey, and Walt Disney, the creator of Mickey Mouse. Their contributions have shaped American culture and history.

Irish heritage remains strongly celebrated in the U.S. Each year on March 17, cities across the country mark St. Patrick’s Day, honoring the patron saint of Ireland who introduced Christianity to the island. In cities like New York and Boston, the holiday is commemorated with massive parades and community-wide festivities.