Abie's Irish Rose

This article is about the popular comedy. For other uses, see Abie's Irish Rose (disambiguation).
Abie's Irish Rose
Both the Broadway play and the radio series were highlighted in this poster for the 1946 film.
Written byAnne Nichols
Date premieredMay 23, 1922
Place premieredFulton Theatre
New York City
Original languageEnglish
GenreComedy
SettingNew York

Abie's Irish Rose is a popular comedy by Anne Nichols, which premiered in 1922. Initially a Broadway play, it has become familiar through repeated stage productions, films and radio programs. The basic premise involves an Irish Catholic girl and a young Jewish man who marry despite the objections of their families.