Another transfer has been announced for Jake Ehrenreich's Off-Broadway hit A Jew Grows in Brooklyn.
The show, which played the American Theatre of Actors before becoming a current hit at the Lamb's Theatre (where it opened on June 7th), will move to the 37 Arts Theatre (450 W. 37th St.) on October 11th. The Lamb's run wraps up on September 17th.
"Audiences keep coming, and coming back with their friends and their
family. I come out to meet with the audience after each show. I'm so
grateful because so many people will relate their own life experiences
to me; they're from a survivor family, or grew up in Brooklyn, or loved
early rock music, or went to the Catskills, or just relate to the
American immigrant's journey. There's something universal. So now we're
moving
Brooklyn a few blocks south of Times Square to an even larger theatre," wrote Ehrenreich in a statement.
"A Jew Grows in Brooklyn
is an innovative and delightful new musical comedy that tells the
autobiographical story of Jake Ehrenreich's first generation American
journey. Through sometimes poignant, often times hysterical stories
about his family, Jake weaves together haimish wisdom and a hip modern
sensibility to create an entertaining and touching two hours of comedy
and song," according to press notes.
"The show features a diverse
array of music, from Rock to Broadway to Yiddish Theater. Jake is
joined on stage by four talented musician/singers, who together
celebrate the quintessential Borscht Belt style and even recreate their
nationally televised performance of 'Meet the Mets!'" Ehrenreich has performed on Broadway in Dancin', Barnum, and They're Playing Our Song and toured internationally as Ringo in Beatlemania. He created the role of Jonah in Jonah for Joseph Papp at The Public Theater and performed Off-Broadway in Songs of Paradise and The Golden Land.
He has also been a featured vocalist at The Rainbow Room, recorded with
Richie Havens and performed at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Joining
Ehrenreich on stage are four musicians/singers. Joseph Egan is the
show's set designer, and Elysa Sunshine offers musical direction. A Jew Grows in Brooklyn
features sets by Joseph Egan, costumes by Lisa Ehrenreich, lighting by
Anjeanette Stokes, and sound by David Ferdinand and One Dream Sound.
Performances
currently run Wednesdays-Saturdays at 8 PM with matinees Wednesdays, Saturdays
and Sundays at 3 PM. Tickets, which range from $25-$60, can be ordered
by calling (212) 239-6200.Call (212) 307-4100 for tickets to the 37 Arts run.
Visit www.ajewgrowsinbrooklyn.com for more information.
