Adapted from the story by Tomáseen Foley, Parcel from America: The Irish Musical begins its run on Wednesday, October 28 at Theatre Row for a limited engagement through Monday, November 22.
The new musical celebrating love, kindness and the power of community, presented by Ann LeClaire with Parting Glass, features a book and lyrics by Jahnna Beecham, Malcolm Hillgartner and Michael J. Hume, with music by Malcolm Hillgartner and Kevin Corcoran. The production is directed by J.R. Sullivan, with music director and arranger Kevin Corcoran and choreography by Barry McNabb.
Parcel From America is the story of a young boy and a lonely widow in a remote parish in the west of Ireland, and the importance of one special parcel that changes the lives of the entire community, carrying them all into the true heart of Christmas. Inspired by the history of Irish emigration and the cherished parcels filled with gently used clothing and much-needed dollars sent by loved ones from across the Atlantic, the musical celebrates the old Irish adage that “it is only in the shelter of our neighbors that we all can live,” a theme that rings especially true in these fraught times.
For tickets and more information, visit ParcelIrishMusical.com.
Theatre Three at Theatre Row is located at 410 West 42nd Street, New York, NY
