The recent Off-Broadway hit A Jew Grows in Brooklyn, written by and starring Jake Ehrenreich, is transferring to the Lamb's Theatre (130 W. 44th St.), where it will begin performances on June 7th.
The show previously ran from March 24th through May 28th at the The American Theatre of Actors' Chernuchin Theatre. Presented by Growing Up In America LP, A Jew Grows in Brooklyn is directed by Jon Huberth. "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," state 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 will be 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 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.
