SAT, MARCH 21 @ 2PM IS SOLD OUT
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March 6 - 22, 2026
Written by Frank McCourt
Sound Design by Jon Damast
Costume Design by Diane Vanderkroef
Lighting Design by Peter Petrino
Props Design by Kimberly Slosek
Scenic Design by Sean Sanford
Stage Managed by Lou Ursone
Music Direction by Zachary Anderson
Directed by Kevin Connors
Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 2pm & 8pm, Sundays at 2pm
Performances at MUSIC THEATRE OF CONNECTICUT
509 Westport Avenue (Route 1) in Norwalk
(Click here for directions)
Previews begin March 6th at 8pm
Opening Night on March 7th at 8pm
Runtime: 1 hour and 45 minutes including a 15 minute intermission.
The 2025/2026 MainStage Season is sponsored by
The Burry Fredrik Foundation
The Schnurmacher Foundation
MTC is thrilled to partner with
for our Opening Night reception
About
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.
Who’s Who
ZACHARY ANDERSON
is stoked to be returning to MTC after appearing in La Cage Aux Folles and Master Class last season. This time, someone made him the music director, so watch out! When he’s not acting, Zach teaches musical theatre at WestConn, and is a staff pianist at several other schools and training centers in CT and NYC. He’s also a composer/lyricist, amateur software designer, secular Buddhist, and avoider of TikTok.
HILLARY EKWALL
is delighted to be back at MTC! Previous credits: Rocky Horror(Columbia), Cabaret(Kost), and White Christmas(Rhoda). National Tours: Cabaret(Rosie), How the Grinch Stole Christmas Regional: Once(Bank Manager), Nunsense(Amnesia), Spelling Bee(Schwarzy). Endless gratitude to her family, friends, and teachers. This show honors her grandmother's indomitable Irish spirit, strength, and spunk which she hopes to carry on. IG: @_hekwall
JEFF RAAB
MTC: The Rocky Horror Show, Jersey Boys, Ghost. Off-Broadway: Skyscraper at Urban Stages. Regional credits include productions with Elm Shakespeare Company, Palm Beach Dramaworks, Folger Theatre, New Stage Theatre, and the Texas and South Dakota Shakespeare Festivals. He is also an Adjunct Professor at SCSU, an award-winning composer, and a professional origami artist. Always grateful to play at MTC. www.jeffreymichaelraab.com.
JOSEPH TORELLO
NYC Credits: Show Boat(Carnival Barker) and Carousel(Policeman) at Lincoln Center with the NY Philharmonic (both aired on "Live From Lincoln Center" on PBS); Guys & Dolls(Mission Quartet) alongside Nathan Lane & Megan Mullally at Carnegie Hall; The Golden Apple(Ensemble) with City Center Encores. Recently, Waitress(Cal) at A.C.T. of CT, and The Little Mermaid(Triton) at Summer Theatre of New Canaan @torellojoe
ERIN MARGARET WILLIAMS
is thrilled to be back at MTC! She was most recently seen at MTC in The Fox on the Fairway (Louise) and in Valley Shakespeare Festival's As You Like It (Celia/Audrey). She is a proud alumna of the University of Utah (BFA: Musical Theatre) and Florida Atlantic University (MFA: Acting). Erin grew up as a competitive Irish Step Dancer (Lenihan School) and is proud to honor her Irish heritage performing this show. Many thanks to the MTC team for their work on this production! Evermore thanks her family and friends for their unwavering support. erinmargaretwilliams.com.
Production Photos
Photos by Alex Mongillo
