SYRACUSE, NY — The Redhouse Arts Center proudly presents Da, the beloved Tony Award–winning play by Hugh Leonard. Performances begin March 20 and run for a limited engagement at the Redhouse Arts Center in downtown Syracuse.
Set in Dublin, Da follows Charlie, a successful writer who returns home after the death of his father. As Charlie sorts through memories of his childhood, the spirit of his larger-than-life father—known simply as “Da”—reappears, bringing humor, frustration, and unexpected wisdom along the way. Blending Irish wit with heartfelt storytelling, the play explores the complicated, often comedic relationships between parents and their children.
The Redhouse production features acclaimed actor Fred Grandy as Da. Grandy is widely known for his television role as Gopher on the hit series The Love Boat and brings decades of stage and screen experience to this iconic character.
Originally premiering on Broadway in 1978, Da won the Tony Award for Best Play and has since become a modern classic of Irish theater. Leonard’s poignant script balances laugh-out-loud humor with deeply human reflections on family, memory, and the passage of time.
“Da is a story about how the people who raised us stay with us—sometimes literally,” said the Redhouse creative team. “It’s full of sharp Irish humor and moments of genuine warmth that audiences of all backgrounds can relate to.”
In addition to performances, Redhouse will host a special post-show talkback on March 22 following the 2:00 PM performance, giving audiences the opportunity to engage in conversation about the play’s themes and production.
Tickets are available now at the Redhouse Arts Center box office and online.
Performance Details
Show: Da
Location: Redhouse Arts Center
Opening Night: March 20
Run: Limited engagement
Tickets: Available online or through the Redhouse box office
About Redhouse Arts Center
Redhouse Arts Center is a leading professional theater in Central New York dedicated to creating engaging, inclusive theatrical experiences. Through mainstage productions, educational programs, and community events, Redhouse brings artists and audiences together to share powerful stories and inspire creativity.
Redhouse would like to thank the sponsors for Da The Hayner Hoyt Corporation, Cxtec, Pathfinder Bank, Bousquet Holstein, Advance Media, and WRVO
This performance is rated PG-13 and has an approximate two and a half hour running time, with one fifteen minute intermission.
About Redhouse Arts Center
Redhouse Arts Center is a professional, not-for-profit theater serving the community by providing leading and inclusive experiences through its theater and educational programs. Redhouse produces a full Mainstage Season of theater each year, provides theater education experiences through RedEd and community outreach, hosts fundraising and special events, and offers rental opportunities throughout its state-of-the-art venue. www.theredhouse.org