'Italian + Jewish = Therapy' Celebrates 1-Year Off-Bway

On Saturday, November 3, the New York production of Steve Solomon's My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish & I'm In Therapy! celebrates its one-year anniversary.  Solomon's hit comedy first opened in a 12-week limited engagement.  Due to popular demand, the show extended twice before announcing an open ended run that continues to play at The Westside Theatre Downstairs (407 West 43rd Street). The New York production stars Paul Kreppel while Steve Solomon continues to tour cities throughout the United States with the production.

My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish & I'm In Therapy! is written by Steve Solomon, currently stars Paul Kreppel and is directed by John Bowab (Legends!, The Unsinkable Molly Brown). The scenic design is by Ray Klausen; Lighting design by Brian Nason; and sound design by Carl Casella.

Having headlined throughout the United States and Europe for over twenty years, Steve Solomon and his stories relate to the wacky side of the human condition, combining comic voices, sound effects and astounding characters  - bringing alive a myriad of people from all walks of life. My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish & I'm In Therapy! has toured in over 50 cities around the United States, Canada and Bermuda, playing to sold out audiences and return engagements.

A 2007 Tony Award winner as the co-conceiver/director/producer of Jay Johnson: The Two and Only!, Paul Kreppel is best known as lounge lizard Sonny Mann in the '80s sitcom "It's a Living." Other TV appearances include "ER" and "That '70s Show!" as Jackie's Dad. His NY acting credits include Joseph Papp's NY Shakespeare Festival productions at The Public, Lincoln Center and Delacorte theatres, as well as Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh!; Godspell; The Proposition; and Joseph…Dreamcoat. He has appeared at Williamstown Theatre Festival, The Berkshire Theatre Festival, Studio Arena and Los Angeles' Reprise and Mark Taper Forum.

Steve Solomon's My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish & I'm In Therapy! plays at The Westside Theatre (407 West 43rd Street, between 9th & 10th Aves.)

Performances are Tuesday at 7PM, Wednesday – Saturday at 8PM with matinees Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 3PM. Tickets are $61.25 - $71.25.  For tickets call Telecharge.com, 212-239-6200.  Visit www.ItalianJewishTherapy.com

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