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New Yiddish Rep Sets April KABARET! And A Freedom Seder
by Julie Musbach - Apr 9, 2019

For April, New Yiddish Rep has scheduled two events, a new 'Kabaret!' event and a Freedom Seder, to be presented in its studio space, The Cyrus and Rose Feldman Studio Theater, located at 315 W. 39 Street, 9th floor.

Photo Flash: Oscar Nominated Filmmakers Heidi Ewing & Rachel Grady Visit AWAKE AND SING
by Julie Musbach - Dec 21, 2017

Oscar nominated filmmakers Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady attended last night's acclaimed NY revival of Clifford Odets' 1935 masterpiece AWAKE AND SING! The two ladies were the first to leap to their feet at the conclusion of the show, leading the standing ovation.

AWAKE AND SING! Star Amy Coleman To Appear On 'State Of The Arts' Today
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2017

The Off-Broadway revival of AWAKE AND SING! is currently in previews with Opening Night set for this Wednesday, December 6 at the Theater at the 14th Street Y, 344 East 14 Street (just west of First Ave.) One of the productions stars, Amy Coleman, will be this week's special guest on the popular WPKN Radio (89.5 FM) program 'State of the Arts today (Friday) at noon. The show can be heard online at www.wpkn.org.

Photo Flash: First Look at New Yiddish Rep's AWAKE AND SING!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2017

Currently in previews, the New Yiddish Rep production of Clifford Odets' 1935 masterpiece Awake and Sing! is set to officially open next Wednesday, December 6, at the Theater at the 14th Street Y, 344 East 14 Street (between First & Second Aves). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

AWAKE AND SING! Director to Stop by WBAI Radio Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 27, 2017

The Artistic Director of New Yiddish Rep, David Mandelbaum, will be this week's special guest on WBAI Radio's popular 'Cat Radio Cafe' today at 2 pm on 99.5 FM.

AWAKE AND SING! Begins Performances Today at The Theater at The 14th Street Y
by Julie Musbach - Nov 25, 2017

New Yiddish Rep's production of Clifford Odets' 1935 masterpiece AWAKE AND SING! begins performances today (Saturday) at 2 pm, with Opening Night set for December 6th at the Theater at the 14th Street Y, 344 East 14 Street (between First & Second Aves.) A Yiddish version of AWAKE AND SING! was produced on Broadway by WPA's Federal Theatre Project in 1938 and it is this translation that is being performed in the current Off-Broadway revival with English supertitles.

Netflix Star Luzer Twersky to Lead Upcoming Off-Broadway Revival of AWAKE & SING!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 25, 2017

Luzer Twersky, star of the upcoming Off-Broadway revival of Clifford Odets' masterpiece AWAKE AND SING!, is the subject of the new film documentary ONE OF US, which received unanimous rave reviews upon its October 20th Netflix premiere.

New Yiddish Rep to Stage Clifford Odets' AWAKE AND SING! This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Nov 25, 2017

New Yiddish Rep will present Clifford Odets' 1935 masterpiece AWAKE AND SING! beginning November 25th at the Theater at the 14th Street Y, 344 East 14 Street (between First & Second Aves.)

AWAKE & SING! Yiddish Theater Walking Tours Set for Sunday and Monday
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 24, 2017

The first 24 premium ticket buyers to the upcoming Off-Broadway revival of Clifford Odets' masterpiece AWAKE AND SING!, will receive a Yiddish theater walking tour of Manhattan's Lower East Side with the inimitable Shane Baker. The two options to join this very special 90-minute tour are this Sunday, November 26 or Monday, November 27 at 11 am, beginning at Second Ave. & 12th St. and concluding at 143 East Houston.

Performances Begin Saturday For AWAKE AND SING!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2017

New Yiddish Rep will present Clifford Odets' 1935 masterpiece AWAKE AND SING! beginning this Saturday, November 25, with Opening Night set for December 6th at the Theater at the 14th Street Y, 344 East 14 Street (between First & Second Aves.) A Yiddish version of AWAKE AND SING! was produced on Broadway by WPA's Federal Theatre Project in 1938 and it is this translation that will be performed in the upcoming Off-Broadway revival with English supertitles.

See AWAKE AND SING! Off-Broadway and Take a Yiddish Theater Walking Tour
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2017

The first 24 premium ticket buyers to the upcoming Off-Broadway revival of Clifford Odets' masterpiece AWAKE AND SING!, will receive a Yiddish theater walking tour of the Lower East Side with the inimitable Shane Baker.

Israeli Husband & Wife Stars to Appear Off-Broadway in AWAKE AND SING!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2017

Renowned husband & wife Israeli actors Gera Sandler and Ronit Asheri are set to star in the upcoming Off-Broadway revival of Clifford Odets' masterpiece AWAKE AND SING!, with performances beginning this Saturday, November 25th at the Theater at the 14th Street Y, 344 East 14 Street (between First & Second Aves.)

Netflix Star Luzer Twersky to Lead Upcoming Off-Broadway Revival of AWAKE & SING!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2017

Luzer Twersky, star of the upcoming Off-Broadway revival of Clifford Odets' masterpiece AWAKE AND SING!, is the subject of the new film documentary ONE OF US, which received unanimous rave reviews upon its October 20th Netflix premiere.

New Yiddish Rep to Stage Clifford Odets' AWAKE AND SING! This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2017

New Yiddish Rep will present Clifford Odets' 1935 masterpiece AWAKE AND SING! beginning November 25th at the Theater at the 14th Street Y, 344 East 14 Street (between First & Second Aves.)

RHINOCEROS Ends Off-Broadway Run Today
by Julie Musbach - Oct 8, 2017

The Yiddish world premiere of Eugene Ionesco's RHINOCEROS will conclude its acclaimed limited run today (Sunday) at 2 pm at the Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42 Street (between Tenth & Eleventh Aves.) The production opened on September 14th to ecstatic reviews led by Theater Pizzazz which praised New Yiddish Rep's Exquisite masterpiece!

New Yiddish Rep's RHINOCEROS Enters Final Week Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2017

The Yiddish world premiere of Eugene Ionesco's Rhinoceros will conclude its acclaimed limited run this Sunday, October 8th at the Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42 Street(between Tenth & Eleventh Aves.)

New Yiddish Rep Actor, Luzer Twersky, Stars in New Film ONE OF US
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 19, 2017

Luzer Twersky, currently appearing in the Yiddish world premiere of Eugene Ionesco's RHINOCEROS, is the subject of the new film documentary ONE OF US.

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.)

New Yiddish Rep's GOD OF VENGEANCE, Basis of Broadway-Bound INDECENT, Moves Off-Broadway This March
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2017

New Yiddish Rep (NYR) is bringing back by popular demand the controversial classic "God of Vengeance" for a special encore running for two weeks at Theatre at St. Clement's, 423 West 46th Street, from Tues March 14 to Monday March 27. 

New Yiddish Rep's GOD OF VENGEANCE, Basis of Broadway-Bound INDECENT, Begins Tonight at La MaMa
by BWW News Desk - Dec 22, 2016

New Yiddish Rep's highly anticipated 'God of Vengeance,' begins previews for a five-week Off-Broadway run at La MaMa, 74A East 4th Street, starting tonight, December 22. It opens on Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25 at 7:30pm.