La MaMa to Present THE GOLEM OF HAVANA, 8/28-9/8

La Mama E.T.C. will present the musical The Golem of Havana, a production of Columbia Stages, Palo de Agua and Theater of the Americas, August 28 through September 8, 2013 at its downtown home (74 East 4th Street, between Bowery and Second Avenue, Subway: F/M to Second Avenue). Michel Hausmann wrote the book and will direct the production, which has music by Salomon Lerner and lyrics by Len Schiff.

The Golem of Havana tells the story of a Hungarian-Jewish family living in Batista's Havana on the brink of the Cuban Revolution. When their maid's son, a guerrilla fighter, is injured, they must choose between protecting him and guarding their fragile prosperity since emigrating to Cuba after World War II. The Golem of Havana weaves together the music and traditions of two worlds, asking questions about family, community, religion and politics.

Cast includes: Eva Amessé*, Rheaume Crenshaw*, José Miguel Dao, Felipe Gorostiza*, Sandor Juan, Patrick Kerr*, Ronald Peet*, Alfonso Rey, Yelena Shmulenson*, Liba Vaynberg*. (*Appears courtesy of Actors Equity.)

The production team includes Edwin Erminy (scenic design), Christopher Vergara (costume design), Yuki Nakase (lighting design), Andy Cohen & Yair Szarf (sound design), Manuel González Ruiz (graphic design), Jeremy Stoller (general manager) and Yair Rosemberg (executive producer).

Tickets are $18 and available in advance. The performance schedule is 8pm Wed 8/28-Sat 8/31, Tues 9/3, and Fri 9/6-Sat 9/7; 2pm Sun 9/1, and Sat 9/7-Sun 9/8. For more information please visit: www.thegolemofhavana.com