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0 Culture History

‘Ragtime’ Is a Jewish American Triumph, More Prescient Than Ever

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 8 Nov

Lior Zaltzman reflects on the enduring power of the musical "Ragtime," especially meaningful for Jewish audiences.

Jason Alexander lives out a lifelong dream, playing Tevye in 'Fiddler on the Roof'

PJ Grisar in Forward · 30 Oct

Jason Alexander, best known for his role as George Costanza on "Seinfeld," is set to fulfill a lifelong dream by playing Tevye in "Fiddler on the Roof" at La Mirada Theatre.

0 Culture Television/Film

For 'Ragtime' star Brandon Uranowitz, to be Jewish is to be hopeful

Samuel Eli Shepherd in Forward · 29 Oct

Brandon Uranowitz's portrayal of Tateh in the Encores! revival of Ragtime at the New York City Center offers a deeply Jewish lens on themes of hope and cultural assimilation.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

Archdiocese blocks play about ex-Hasidic transgender rabbi and activist Abby Stein

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 23 Oct

The Connelly Theater in New York, owned by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese, has banned a play based on Abby Stein's memoir, "Becoming Eve," about her journey as an ex-Hasidic transgender rabbi.

0 Gender/Identity Culture

Ex-hasidic, trans and brutally honest, Lili Rosen invites you to her ‘Second Circumcision’

PJ Grisar in Forward · 17 Oct

Lili Rosen's one-woman play, "The Second Circumcision of Lili Rosen," vividly portrays her journey of gender transition and her complex relationship with her Hasidic roots.

0 Education Culture

Online Yiddish courses about the theater, thieves and the weekly Torah portion

משהלע אַלפֿאָנסאָ in Forward · 9 Oct

In an exciting initiative, various online Yiddish courses are now available focusing on theater, topics such as thieves, and the weekly Torah portion.

0 Culture Holocaust

‘The Goldberg-Variations,’ a revival of famous George Tabori play, explores Jewish trauma through humor and satire

Agatha Khishchenko in JTA · 27 Sep

Reviving George Tabori's play "The Goldberg-Variations" during the High Holidays in New York City, director Manfred Bormann explores Jewish trauma and antisemitism with humor and satire.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

My Jewish Family Understands What It’s Like for an Adoptee Like Me to Feel Othered

Sun Mee Chomet in Kveller · 18 Sep

Sun Mee Chomet shares her poignant journey as a Korean adoptee raised in a Jewish family, experiencing both acceptance and discrimination.

0 Culture Television/Film

‘I love Fiddler so much that I finally have my own Tevye’

Jewish Chronicle · 17 Sep

The author's lifelong affinity for Tevye from "Fiddler on the Roof" is humorously explored in her relationship with her partner, Jeremy, who bears a striking resemblance to the iconic milkman.

0 Literature Culture

The Real Thing review: ‘Stoppard at very top of his game’

Jewish Chronicle · 13 Sep

Tom Stoppard's 1982 play, 'The Real Thing,' receives a vibrant revival at the Old Vic, reminding audiences of Stoppard's unparalleled skill in blending comedy and intellect.

0 Holocaust History

Wiesenthal review: ‘Inside the mind of a Nazi hunter’

Jewish Chronicle · 11 Sep

The play 'Wiesenthal,' currently showing at the Kings Head Theatre, offers a poignant look into the life and work of famed Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal.

0 Art Politics

At the nexus of Bertolt Brecht and Bernie Sanders, a young playwright finds his place

Miranda Jackel in Forward · 30 Aug

Jesse Jae Hoon, an emerging playwright influenced by socialist ideology, explores the intersection of politics and personal narrative through his work, drawing on experiences like volunteering for Bernie Sanders and being inspired by Bertolt Brecht.

0 Culture Television/Film

The ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ revival has us wondering — where are all the Jewish Shelley Levenes?

PJ Grisar in Forward · 8 Aug

The discussion revolves around the casting of the character Shelley Levene in the revival of Glengarry Glen Ross on Broadway, with non-Jewish actors traditionally portraying this obviously Jewish character, such as Bob Odenkirk in the upcoming production.

0 Culture Art

For a Jewish Boricua whose great-grandfather spoke Yiddish, theater is almost a birthright

Miranda Jackel in Forward · 10 Jul

Antonia Cruz-Kent, a Jewish Boricua playwright, draws on her family legacy and ancestry in her works, with a focus on themes of loving, mourning, and embracing ancestors from diverse backgrounds.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

'What Do I Do With All This Heritage?' A new play celebrates Asian Jewish America in all its diversity

Sam Lin-Sommer in Forward · 10 Jun

"What Do I Do With All This Heritage?" is a new play by The Braid, a Jewish theater company in Los Angeles, celebrating Asian American Jews and their complex identities.

0 Holocaust Literature

Why 'Waiting for Godot' is an apt metaphor for Israeli and Palestinian history

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 17 Apr

"Waiting for Godot" by Samuel Beckett serves as a poignant metaphor for the Israeli-Palestinian history due to its theme of waiting without resolution.

0 Jewish Law Culture

MAiD takes centre stage in a new comedy about the difficulty of preparing to die

Culturally Jewish · 27 Mar

Jordi Mand and director Philip Akin discuss the issues of medically assisted dying (MAiD) within the Jewish community, as inspired by a personal experience that prompted Mand to write the play "In Seven Days."

0 History Philosophy

Hannah Arendt is a detective solving the mystery of Eichmann in a new play

PJ Grisar in Forward · 20 Mar

"The Banality of Evil" is a play that reimagines philosopher Hannah Arendt as a detective solving the mystery of Adolf Eichmann's atrocities, based on Arendt's book "Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil."

0 Culture Communities

In her new solo show, Diane Flacks tackles divorce, motherhood and the intergenerational power of Jewish guilt

Not That Kind of Rabbi · 4 Mar

Diane Flacks discusses her new one-woman show, 'Guilt (A Love Story),' exploring themes of Jewish guilt, divorce, and motherhood through humor and personal reflection.

0 Holocaust Television/Film

A visionary theater maker never thought he’d be 'Jewish director' — then the times demanded it

PJ Grisar in Forward · 3 Jan

Igor Golyak, a theater director known for his innovative use of technology, has embarked on a Jewish-focused season of productions.

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Book Review | Hollywood Gets the Mamet Treatment

Carlin Romano in Moment · 21 Nov 2023

David Mamet's book "Everywhere an Oink Oink" offers an embittered and accurate report on his 40 years in Hollywood.

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How Theater Transforms the World with Mandy Patinkin, Kathryn Grody and Gail Merrifield Papp

Moment in Moment · 24 Oct 2023

The article discusses the transformative power of theater, particularly focusing on the impact of New York City's Public Theatre and the couple behind its creation, Joe Papp and Gail Merrifield Papp.

0 Television/Film Holocaust

Go backstage on Tom Stoppard's gripping new Holocaust play, 'Leopoldstadt', with Canadian Broadway star Caissie Levy

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 31 Oct 2022

Tom Stoppard's Broadway play 'Leopoldstadt' opens to critical acclaim, as it poignantly explores Jewish identity and the Holocaust, with Canadian actress Caissie Levy in a starring role.

0 Antisemitism Television/Film

The Boy Who Cried Wolf

Bonjour Chai · 31 Mar 2022

This episode of Bonjour Chai discusses the latest statistical findings on hate crimes targeting Jews, highlighting potential disparities in reporting across different communities.

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Bonus: Stacy Keach on "Vienna"

Unorthodox · 26 Nov 2021

In this interview, actor Stacy Keach discusses his upcoming presentation of the play "Vienna" with Liel Leibovitz.

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