Inside Ireland-America: The Ties That Bind

Kristin Romano explores the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts’ stunning exhibition chronicling over 200 years of cultural bonds between the two countries.

KRISTIN ROMANO,

Irish America magazine

Published Friday, May 13, 2011, 4:55 PM

Updated Friday, May 13, 2011, 6:04 PM

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A poster for The Advocate Players, including The McNulty Family and James A, Hayden.

Photo by McNulty Collection, Archives of Irish America. New York University

The exhibition’s joyous celebration of historical connections between the performing arts and the everyday aspects of both cultures will appeal to all ages and interests. Children will embrace the opportunity to try step dancing. Music aficionados will appreciate the diversity of discography available. Theater buffs will love the play scenes available for viewing, and no one who has ever set foot in an Irish-American home will be able to resist the nostalgic welcome of the living room installation.

The exhibition’s curator, Prof. Marion Casey, Clinical Professor of Irish Studies and Senior Archivist, Archives of Irish America at NYU, best described the exhibition to Irish America: “There has never been anything like this for Irish America. What a rare opportunity to showcase some of the rich archival treasures in New York City repositories that document our performance history in this country!...It is thrilling to be able to teach through an exhibition that reaches so many people in the world’s premier performing arts forum, Lincoln Center.”

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“Ireland-America: The Ties That Bind” is open Monday – Saturday, now through August 13th.

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