Ehreinreich's Jew Grows in Brooklyn to Transfer to 37 Arts

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.