Tag: Broadway

The author recounts her initial attraction to the musical "Cabaret" through seeing John Stamos perform in a Broadway production, which sparked her interest in the Weimar-era Berlin setting.
Stephanie J. Block and Adrian Dunbar star in the revival of Cole Porter's musical "Kiss Me, Kate" at the Barbican.
Andy Nyman, a highly sought-after actor, known for his work in various media including films, plays, and TV series, is set to star in "Hello, Dolly!" alongside Imelda Staunton at the London Palladium.
The article captures scenes from the Stephen Sondheim estate sale, where attendees interact with and bid on items from the legendary composer's collection.
Shaina Taub, the creator of the Broadway show "Suffs," referenced a Jewish text in her Tony Awards acceptance speech for best book of a musical and best original score.
Marxfest celebrated the legacy of the Marx Brothers with over two dozen events, drawing fans from various locations to honor Groucho, Harpo, Chico, and sometimes Zeppo Marx.
The 2024 Tony Award nominations include Jewish-themed productions such as the revival of Cabaret and Prayer for the French Republic, which address antisemitism.
The 2024 Tony nominees showcase a diverse range of Jewish contributions to Broadway, emphasizing that Jewish artists do not always need to confine themselves to Jewish themes.
In the revival of Cabaret on Broadway, the character of Herr Schultz, an older Jewish man, takes center stage alongside Fraulein Schneider, as their love story unfolds against the backdrop of rising Nazism in 1930s Berlin.
Alex Edelman's comedy special "Just For Us" which is now premiering on HBO and Max, delves into Jewish identity, assimilation, and the challenges of fitting into a society where one may not always feel comfortable.
"MJ The Musical" at the Prince Edward Theatre brings Michael Jackson's iconic performances to life through the talented Myles Frost, who embodies Jackson's moves and evolution into the king of pop like no other.
David Adjmi discusses his play "Stereophonic," inspired by 1970s bands like Fleetwood Mac and Led Zeppelin, now moving to Broadway.
Peter Friedman, known for his roles in shows like "Succession" and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," is currently starring in the play "Job" at the Connelly Theater.
The article discusses the growing trend in contemporary theater to explore Jewish trauma and suffering, particularly in relation to the Holocaust.
"Days of Wine and Roses" is a musical adaptation of the teleplay and film about a couple's descent into alcoholism.
"White Rose: The Musical" tells the story of Sophie Scholl and her anti-Nazi resistance movement known as the White Rose.
"Prayer for the French Republic," a three-hour play about antisemitism, has become a must-see show on Broadway.
"Our Class," a play inspired by the real-life 1941 pogrom in the Polish village of Jedwabne, makes its New York premiere at the Brooklyn Academy of Music's Fisher Fishman Space.
Barbra Streisand, the iconic Jewish singer and actress, has released an epic 992-page autobiography titled "Streisand by Streisand."
"Harmony" is a new Broadway musical with original music by Barry Manilow that tells the story of the Comedian Harmonists, a half-Jewish sextet that gained fame in pre-war Europe.
Francis Benhamou, an actress from a mixed Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jewish background, had never played a Jewish character until she was cast in "Prayer for the French Republic," a play about a Jewish family in France contending with rising antisemitism.
Kristin Chenoweth, a well-known actress and singer, released a Hanukkah song on her 2021 holiday album titled "HAPPINESS IsChristmas!"
"Harmony" is a musical that tells the story of the Comedian Harmonists, a German singing group composed of three Jews and three gentiles who rose to fame in the 1930s as the Nazis came to power.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, comedian Alex Edelman and former White House speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz discuss how to introduce people to a Judaism that is both inclusive and rigorous.
This panel discussion, hosted by ALL ARTS, explored the rise of antisemitism and Broadway's response through recent and current productions.