Tag: Broadway

In the Tony award-winning play Leopoldstadt, actor Joshua Malina takes on the role of Hermann Merz, a wealthy textile-factory owner in early 20th century Vienna who tries to shed his Jewish identity by converting to Christianity.
Sheldon Harnick, the lyricist of the popular musical Fiddler on the Roof, has passed away at the age of 99.
In this episode of Unorthodox, comedian Alex Edelman is celebrated as the Jew of the Week for his solo show, Just for Us, going to Broadway.
Comedian Alex Edelman, featured as the Jew of the Week on Unorthodox, discusses his solo show "Just for Us" heading to Broadway and the importance of moving Jewish art beyond stereotypes.
The 2023 Tony Awards celebrated plays that tackled the theme of antisemitism, but the winners largely avoided discussing it in their acceptance speeches.
In this episode of Unorthodox, comedian Modi discusses coming out to his mother as a comedian and finding "moshiach energy" in being openly gay and proudly Jewish.
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In episode 364 of Unorthodox, the podcast welcomes Joshua Malina as their new co-host and discusses his role in the Tony-nominated play Leopoldstadt.
The Segal Centre for Performing Arts in Montreal is producing a three-hour Jewish family drama called "Prayer for the French Republic" that tackles themes of antisemitism.
"Parade," a musical revival centered on the 1913 trial of Jewish factory manager Leo Frank, explores themes of antisemitism and prejudice in America.
In this article, the author discusses the fate of the cat, Mouschi, in the stage production of The Diary of Anne Frank.
This article discusses the impact of playing the role of Anne Frank in the play "The Diary of Anne Frank" on four young actors.
Danny Burstein is starring in the new Broadway play "Pictures From Home," where he portrays photographer Larry Sultan.
The Diary of Anne Frank had a profound impact on American audiences when it toured major cities in the U.S. and Canada in 1957-1958.
The premiere of "The Diary of Anne Frank" on Broadway in 1955 was different from any other opening night due to the emotional weight and significance of the play.
Actor David Krumholtz discusses his role in Tom Stoppard's play Leopoldstadt, which follows a multigenerational Jewish family in Vienna and is based on Stoppard's own family history.
Tom Stoppard, a renowned British playwright, has recently written a play called "Leopoldstadt" based on the discovery of his Jewish heritage and his family's escape from the Holocaust.
The Miami Boys Choir, a popular Orthodox Jewish pop group founded in the 1970s, recently gained unexpected fame on TikTok, with their videos garnering hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of views.
Zachary Noah Piser, a Chinese-American Jew, is making history as the first Asian-American actor to play the lead role of Evan in Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway.
In this article, the author discusses David Mamet's new essay collection, "Recessional," and his embrace of conservative politics, comparing him to Kanye West.
In an interview with Abigail Pogrebin, composer Stephen Sondheim discusses his Jewish identity and upbringing.
Billy Newton-Davis is a highly talented singer who has won four Juno Awards.
In a discussion series pondering if New York City is declining, the focus of this episode is on Broadway, which halted its live theater performances on March 12, impacting the city's economy significantly.
Randy Rainbow, a comedic musical satirist, has found fame by creating viral parody videos often targeting political figures like Donald Trump.
"Nothing but Blue Skies" by James Kaplan delves into the life and impact of Irving Berlin, an influential Jewish composer and lyricist, highlighting his unparalleled success in American popular music.