The Irish . . . and How They Got That Way

by Frank McCourt

August 27 – Sept 14, 2025
Wed, Fri, Sat @ 7:00 pm / Thu, Sat, Sun @ 2:00 pm

The Irish… And How They Got That Way is an irreverent history of the Irish through the tumultuous 20th and 21st centuries through the eyes of Pulitzer Prize winning author, Frank McCourt (Angela’s Ashes, ‘Tis, Teacher Man). McCourt’s razor sharp wit, coupled with his trademark bitter irony, and his boundless love for the Irish People are all underscored by glorious music extending all the way from the auld Irish folk ballades, through George M. Cohan’s patriotic love songs to America, World War II standards sung in movies, USOs and foxholes all over the world, and including the latest from contemporary Ireland’s U2.

A Musical Co-Production from Maine State Music Theatre and The Public Theatre

Aug 27 & 28 Previews: $55 Premium / $40 Standard

Aug 29 – Sept 14:
$60 Premium / $45 Standard  / $40 Group (15+)

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