Melissa Weisz
Latest News on Melissa Weisz:
New Yiddish Rep Reveals Cast For THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO CHAIM (Nov 29, 2023)
Theater For The New City To Present New Yiddish Rep in DI FROYEN (THE WOMEN) (Jan 11, 2022)
Theater for the New City to Present New Yiddish Rep's CRAZY MESHUGGA HURRICANE EARTHQUAKE (Jan 6, 2022)
New Yiddish Rep Reveals Cast For THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO CHAIM (Nov 29, 2023)
Theater For The New City To Present New Yiddish Rep in DI FROYEN (THE WOMEN) (Jan 11, 2022)
Theater for the New City to Present New Yiddish Rep's CRAZY MESHUGGA HURRICANE EARTHQUAKE (Jan 6, 2022)
STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
New Yiddish Rep Yiddish Language Off-Broadway Revival, 2016
Performer
Videos
VIDEO: RHINOCEROS Director Discusses the Future of Yiddish Theatre
by BWW News Desk - 2017-08-31 13:15:04
VIDEO: RHINOCEROS Star Explains Yiddish Theatre's Influence on Eugene Ionesco
by BWW News Desk - 2017-08-28 14:55:28
VIDEO: RHINOCEROS Director Talks Eugene Ionesco's Take on Theatre of the Absurd
by BWW News Desk - 2017-08-17 12:40:40
News
New Yiddish Rep Reveals Cast For THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO CHAIM
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2023
Mikhl Yashinsky’s new drama “The Gospel According to Chaim,” the strange tale of a Jewish writer’s quixotic attempt to publish a controversial book, begins previews on Thursday December 21 en route to a world premiere opening on Christmas Eve, Sunday December 24 at 7:30pm.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2023
Mikhl Yashinsky’s new drama “The Gospel According to Chaim,” the strange tale of a Jewish writer’s quixotic attempt to publish a controversial book, begins previews on Thursday December 21 en route to a world premiere opening on Christmas Eve, Sunday December 24 at 7:30pm.
Theater For The New City To Present New Yiddish Rep in DI FROYEN (THE WOMEN)
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2022
From January 22-30, Theater for the New City will present the New Yiddish Rep's production of 'Di Froyen' (The Women), based on the play 'Women's Minyan' by Naomi Ragen, adapted for the Yiddish Rep by Melissa Weisz and Malky Goldman. Director is Rachel Botchan.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2022
From January 22-30, Theater for the New City will present the New Yiddish Rep's production of 'Di Froyen' (The Women), based on the play 'Women's Minyan' by Naomi Ragen, adapted for the Yiddish Rep by Melissa Weisz and Malky Goldman. Director is Rachel Botchan.
Theater for the New City to Present New Yiddish Rep's CRAZY MESHUGGA HURRICANE EARTHQUAKE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2022
From January 12 to 19, 2022, Theater for the New City will present the New Yiddish Rep production of 'Crazy Meshugga Hurricane Earthquake' by Amy Coleman, directed by David Mandelbaum.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2022
From January 12 to 19, 2022, Theater for the New City will present the New Yiddish Rep production of 'Crazy Meshugga Hurricane Earthquake' by Amy Coleman, directed by David Mandelbaum.
TNC Presents New Yiddish Rep In DI FROYEN" (THE WOMEN) This January
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 22, 2021
From January 22-30, Theater for the New City will present the New Yiddish Rep's production of 'Di Froyen' (The Women), based on the play 'Women's Minyan' by Naomi Ragen, adapted for the Yiddish Rep by Melissa Weisz and Malky Goldman. Director is Rachel Botchan. The play is a one-act drama of an abused Orthodox Jewish wife who is being kept from her children.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 22, 2021
From January 22-30, Theater for the New City will present the New Yiddish Rep's production of 'Di Froyen' (The Women), based on the play 'Women's Minyan' by Naomi Ragen, adapted for the Yiddish Rep by Melissa Weisz and Malky Goldman. Director is Rachel Botchan. The play is a one-act drama of an abused Orthodox Jewish wife who is being kept from her children.
TNC Presents New Yiddish Rep In CRAZY MESHUGE HURRICANE EARTHQUAKE, January 12-19
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 22, 2021
From January 12 to 19, 2022, Theater for the New City will present the New Yiddish Rep production of 'Crazy Meshuge Hurricane Earthquake' by Amy Coleman, directed by David Mandelbaum.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 22, 2021
From January 12 to 19, 2022, Theater for the New City will present the New Yiddish Rep production of 'Crazy Meshuge Hurricane Earthquake' by Amy Coleman, directed by David Mandelbaum.
Over 25 Artists Set for 8-Hour Reading of the U.S. Constitution
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2017
In honor of National Constitution Day, Maya Ciarrocchi will hold an eight-hour reading of the United States Constitution, read in multiple languages by over 25 artists.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2017
In honor of National Constitution Day, Maya Ciarrocchi will hold an eight-hour reading of the United States Constitution, read in multiple languages by over 25 artists.
Yiddish World Premiere of Ionesco's RHINOCEROS Opens Tonight Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2017
For its first production of the 2017-18 season, New Yiddish Rep presents the Yiddish world premiere of Rhinoceros by Eugene Ionesco.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2017
For its first production of the 2017-18 season, New Yiddish Rep presents the Yiddish world premiere of Rhinoceros by Eugene Ionesco.
Company of RHINOCEROS to Appear on WBAI Radio Today
by Julie Musbach - Sep 11, 2017
The Yiddish world premiere of Eugene Ionesco's RHINOCEROS began performances September 7th and the official Opening is set for this Thursday, September 14th at the Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42 Street (between Tenth & Eleventh Aves.)
by Julie Musbach - Sep 11, 2017
The Yiddish world premiere of Eugene Ionesco's RHINOCEROS began performances September 7th and the official Opening is set for this Thursday, September 14th at the Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42 Street (between Tenth & Eleventh Aves.)
Photo Flash: First Look at New Yiddish Rep's RHINOCEROS, Starting Tonight Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2017
The Yiddish world premiere of Eugene Ionesco's Rhinoceros begins performances tonight at the Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42 Street (between Tenth & Eleventh Aves.) New Yiddish Rep, which produced last season's smash hit GOD OF VENGEANCE, is presenting Rhinoceros in association with the Castillo Theatre. Rhinoceros is performed in Yiddish with English supertitles. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2017
The Yiddish world premiere of Eugene Ionesco's Rhinoceros begins performances tonight at the Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42 Street (between Tenth & Eleventh Aves.) New Yiddish Rep, which produced last season's smash hit GOD OF VENGEANCE, is presenting Rhinoceros in association with the Castillo Theatre. Rhinoceros is performed in Yiddish with English supertitles. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
New Yiddish Rep Revives RHINOCEROS Off-Broadway, Starting Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2017
Distinguished Israeli actor, Gera Sandler, stars in the Yiddish world premiere of Eugene Ionesco's Rhinoceros in the role of Dudard. Performances are set to begin tonight, September 7th, with the Opening on Thursday, September 14th at the Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42 Street (between Tenth & Eleventh Aves.) New Yiddish Rep's rare revival of Rhinoceros will be performed in Yiddish with English supertitles.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2017
Distinguished Israeli actor, Gera Sandler, stars in the Yiddish world premiere of Eugene Ionesco's Rhinoceros in the role of Dudard. Performances are set to begin tonight, September 7th, with the Opening on Thursday, September 14th at the Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42 Street (between Tenth & Eleventh Aves.) New Yiddish Rep's rare revival of Rhinoceros will be performed in Yiddish with English supertitles.
Eugene Ionesco's RHINOCEROS Begins in Yiddish Off-Broadway Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2017
A friendly reminder! The Yiddish world premiere of Eugene Ionesco's Rhinoceros is set to begin performances tomorrow (Thursday) at the Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42 Street (between Tenth & Eleventh Aves.)
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2017
A friendly reminder! The Yiddish world premiere of Eugene Ionesco's Rhinoceros is set to begin performances tomorrow (Thursday) at the Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42 Street (between Tenth & Eleventh Aves.)
VIDEO: RHINOCEROS Director Discusses the Future of Yiddish Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Aug 31, 2017
In a new video, Rhinoceros director Moshe Yassur reflects on Yiddish Theatre and explains how this production hopes to make an impact on its future. Check it out below!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 31, 2017
In a new video, Rhinoceros director Moshe Yassur reflects on Yiddish Theatre and explains how this production hopes to make an impact on its future. Check it out below!
RHINOCEROS Actor Leads New Film by the Creators of JESUS CAMP
by Movies News Desk - Aug 30, 2017
Luzer Twersky, currently in rehearsal for the Yiddish world premiere of Eugene Ionesco's Rhinoceros, is the subject of the new film documentary ONE OF US.
by Movies News Desk - Aug 30, 2017
Luzer Twersky, currently in rehearsal for the Yiddish world premiere of Eugene Ionesco's Rhinoceros, is the subject of the new film documentary ONE OF US.
VIDEO: RHINOCEROS Star Explains Yiddish Theatre's Influence on Eugene Ionesco
by BWW News Desk - Aug 28, 2017
In the video below, Caraid O'Brien, Irish-born Catholic actress, playwright, translator and Yiddish expert, explains Yiddish Theatre's influence on legendary absurdist playwright Eugene Ionesco. Check it out!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 28, 2017
In the video below, Caraid O'Brien, Irish-born Catholic actress, playwright, translator and Yiddish expert, explains Yiddish Theatre's influence on legendary absurdist playwright Eugene Ionesco. Check it out!
Israeli Film Star Gera Sandler Joins Cast of Off-Broadway's RHINOCEROS
by BWW News Desk - Aug 24, 2017
Distinguished Israeli actor, Gera Sandler, has joined the cast of the upcoming Yiddish world premiere of Eugene Ionesco's Rhinoceros in the role of Dudard.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 24, 2017
Distinguished Israeli actor, Gera Sandler, has joined the cast of the upcoming Yiddish world premiere of Eugene Ionesco's Rhinoceros in the role of Dudard.
Photo Flash: Get a Sneak Peek at the Cast of New Yiddish Rep's RHINOCEROS in Costume
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2017
Yesterday, the cast of the Yiddish world premiere of Eugene Ionesco's Rhinoceros held its costume parade, the point in rehearsal where actors model their costumes for the director's approval. The resplendent wardrobe for Rhinoceros has been created by innovative designer Susannah Norris-Lindsay. Scroll down for a sneak peek!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2017
Yesterday, the cast of the Yiddish world premiere of Eugene Ionesco's Rhinoceros held its costume parade, the point in rehearsal where actors model their costumes for the director's approval. The resplendent wardrobe for Rhinoceros has been created by innovative designer Susannah Norris-Lindsay. Scroll down for a sneak peek!
VIDEO: RHINOCEROS Director Talks Eugene Ionesco's Take on Theatre of the Absurd
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2017
At the first rehearsal, director Moshe Yassur succinctly explained to the play's cast Ionesco's perception of Theatre of the Absurd, as documented in the video below! Called 'an allegory for our times' by The New York Times, Eugene Ionesco's Rhinoceros is generally cited as one of the main influences of Theatre of the Absurd.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2017
At the first rehearsal, director Moshe Yassur succinctly explained to the play's cast Ionesco's perception of Theatre of the Absurd, as documented in the video below! Called 'an allegory for our times' by The New York Times, Eugene Ionesco's Rhinoceros is generally cited as one of the main influences of Theatre of the Absurd.
Tickets on Sale Today for Yiddish World Premiere of Ionesco's RHINOCEROS
by BWW News Desk - Aug 9, 2017
For its first production of the 2017-18 season, New Yiddish Rep will present the Yiddish world premiere of Rhinoceros by Eugene Ionesco. Tickets go on sale today!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 9, 2017
For its first production of the 2017-18 season, New Yiddish Rep will present the Yiddish world premiere of Rhinoceros by Eugene Ionesco. Tickets go on sale today!
Yiddish World Premiere of Ionesco's RHINOCEROS to Open Off-Broadway This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Aug 3, 2017
For its first production of the 2017/2018 season, New Yiddish Rep will present the Yiddish world premiere of RHINOCEROS by Eugene Ionesco. Performances will begin September 7th, with the Opening on Thursday, September 14th at the Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42 Street (between Tenth & Eleventh Aves.) RHINOCEROS will be performed in Yiddish with English supertitles.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 3, 2017
For its first production of the 2017/2018 season, New Yiddish Rep will present the Yiddish world premiere of RHINOCEROS by Eugene Ionesco. Performances will begin September 7th, with the Opening on Thursday, September 14th at the Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42 Street (between Tenth & Eleventh Aves.) RHINOCEROS will be performed in Yiddish with English supertitles.
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