Comedian Toibin Scheduled to Get 'Revenge' at OB's Irish Arts Center, Sept. 12-30 | Playbill

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News Comedian Toibin Scheduled to Get 'Revenge' at OB's Irish Arts Center, Sept. 12-30 This past March, Irish comedy favorite Niall Toibín was featured in the Irish Arts Center's Second Annual International Irish Comedy Festival. Now the comedic performer is scheduled to return to the Off-Broadway venue with "The Revenge Tour," arriving Sept. 12-30, again under the aegis of the Irish Comedy Festival.

This past March, Irish comedy favorite Niall Toibín was featured in the Irish Arts Center's Second Annual International Irish Comedy Festival. Now the comedic performer is scheduled to return to the Off-Broadway venue with "The Revenge Tour," arriving Sept. 12-30, again under the aegis of the Irish Comedy Festival.

[Editors' Note: All New York theatrical performances are currently suspended owing to terrorist attacks, made Sept. 11, on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. All Wednesday matinees are cancelled; theatres are awaiting word from Mayor Rudolph Giuliani regarding Sept. 12 evening performances. Please call the theatres for the latest information.]

Toibín's numerous roles in the theatre include his Broadway portrayal of Brendan Behan in the Tony Award-winning production of Borstal Boy. In addition to film roles, his one-man shows have been well received. According to spokespersons at the Pete Sanders Group, Toibin's March run at the Irish Arts Center was sold out.

The previous comedy fest also featured the troupe Après Match and Irish writer Patrick McCabe.

For tickets ($35) and information about "The Revenge Tour" at Irish Arts Center, 553 West 51 St. (10th Ave) call (212) 581-4125 or or visit www.IrishArtsCenter.org. —By David Lefkowitz
and Murdoch McBride

 
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