Maureen Forry

If you want to see a key milestone in the life and career of Boston-area Celtic musician Adam Hendey, just go to his YouTube. One day in 2020, Hendey and his then-fiancé Frannie Monahan took a little excursion to the Chestnut Hill Reservoir, found a pleasant spot overlooking the water, and – with the help of Monahan’s brother – recorded footage for a video to accompany Hendey’s rendition of the traditional song “Ten Thousand Miles.” That video was, essentially, Hendey’s debut as a singer.

Mark your calendars. Boston audiences will have the unique opportunity to experience the US premiere of “Wake,” an electrifying Irish variety phenomenon that remixes traditions in a high-energy, heart-thumping theatrical celebration of life and connection. “Wake” will be presented by the acclaimed Irish theatre company THISISPOPBABY as part of the ArtsEmerson 2026-2027 season.

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