Matthew Broderick Plays a Grieving Widower in 'Shining City'

The Leonard Lopate Show | Jun 6, 2016

Matthew Broderick and Billy Carter talk about “Shining City,” along with director Ciaran O’Reilly, now at the Irish Repertory Theatre. Set in Dublin, the play explores themes of loneliness and alienation in a city. The recently widowed John (Broderick) is seeking help from Ian, a counselor (Carter). John is still grieving, and begins to see his wife’s ghost in their home.

"Shining City" is at the Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) for a limited engagement through Sunday, July 3rd. For tickets, visit the theater's website. 

Events: The Irish Repertory Theatre will be having their 2016 Gala Performand of FINIAN’S RAINBOW in concert – hosted by Saoirse Ronan on Monday, June 13th at The Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street) at 7 p.m. – with original cast members, Melissa Errico, Megan Fairchild, Malcolm Gets, and Max Von Essen, joined by Jim Norton and a cast of Broadway stars!  For more information, call 212-213-1166, email Events@Carla Capone.com, or visit IrishRep.org

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