Carol Ostrow Productions, the force behind the new Broadway-bound musical, "Song of Solomon," is offering a special benefit performance at The Actors' Temple's Annual Charitable Gala tonight, November 17, 2014, 7:30 pm., at 339 W. 47th Street, New York City.
"Song of Solomon" is a touching, epic romance based on the biblical tale of the same name set in ancient Israel. Created by
Andrew Beall and Neil
Van Leeuwen, the show stars
Robert Cuccioli (Jekyll & Hyde & Spider Man: Turn Off the Dark), Melissa O'Neil (Les Miserables & Jesus Christ Superstar) and Jesse Manocherian (Parade). The show's director is
Markus Potter and musical director is
Eugene Gwozdz.
"A musical this steeped in history and beauty is a perfect fit for a Temple as equally beautiful and historic. Years ago I was looking for a Temple to say prayers in memory of my late husband and parents. A friend invited me to The Actors' Temple and she said, "All are welcome," said producer
Carol Ostrow about the Temple, where she is a proud member. "I walked in, saw the photos of all the old-time famous actors, and I felt at home. I wanted to be under the same roof with
Sophie Tucker,
Shelly Winters,
Edward G. Robinson, The Marx Brothers,
The Ritz Brothers and many more, who prayed and performed there. "
During the evening, The Temple is honoring
Edmund Gaynes, award-winning producer & general manager;
Kurt Peterson, producer & teacher;
Eva Price, award winning Broadway producer & general manager, and Mike Libien, Board of Directors member of The Actors' Temple, representing the Libien Family.
The Actors' Temple, which doubles as a local theatre, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, but is in dire need of funding to keep its doors open and services available to the local Jewish and performing arts communities. "Unfortunately, the building, which was built in 1917, is falling into disrepair and needs to be renovated now, or all that Broadway history will be lost forever. I encourage the community-at-large to help put this jewel of a Temple back together again," said Ostrow.
