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Jill Sobule's Adaptation of 'Yentl' Hews Closely to Isaac Bashevis Singer's Groundbreaking Work

JL;DR SUMMARY Jill Sobule is bringing a fresh adaptation of Isaac Bashevis Singer's 'Yentl' to Theater J in Washington, D.C., featuring a new script with music that aligns more closely with Singer's original story than Barbra Streisand's film version. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Jewish CultureFeminismGender IdentityAdaptationIsaac Bashevis SingerWashington D.C.YentlMusical TheaterTheater JJill Sobule

Places mentioned

Washington, Washington DC, United States
"the upcoming production of Yentl being staged in Washington, D.C.s Goldman Theater"
Los Angeles, California, United States
"Sobule said in July from her home base in Los Angeles."
Sarasota, Florida, United States
"Her favor at the Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota, Florida, where an earlier version was staged in 2013."
Denver, Colorado, United States
"For the Denver-raised singer/songwriter, best known for her piquant lyrics and narrative-based songs that tweak political."
Rockville, Maryland, United States
"Lisa Traiger writes frequently on the performing arts from Rockville, Maryland."

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