Peretz Hirshbein
Date of Death: August 16, 1948
Latest News on Peretz Hirshbein:
Yiddish Book Center Will Launch Major New Core Exhibition In October (Jun 14, 2023)
David Harrower's KNIVES IN HENS Makes NYC Debut Tonight at 59E59 Theaters (Oct 19, 2017)
David Harrower's KNIVES IN HENS to Make NYC Debut at 59E59 Theaters (Sep 12, 2017)
Yiddish Book Center Will Launch Major New Core Exhibition In October (Jun 14, 2023)
David Harrower's KNIVES IN HENS Makes NYC Debut Tonight at 59E59 Theaters (Oct 19, 2017)
David Harrower's KNIVES IN HENS to Make NYC Debut at 59E59 Theaters (Sep 12, 2017)
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Yiddish Book Center Will Launch Major New Core Exhibition In October
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2023
This fall, the Yiddish Book Center presents a major new core exhibition that explores a multi-faceted international story of identity, creativity, migration, and belonging. Yiddish: A Global Culture debuts on October 15, 2023, expanding the Center's scope to include the world's first comprehensive museum of modern Yiddish culture.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2023
This fall, the Yiddish Book Center presents a major new core exhibition that explores a multi-faceted international story of identity, creativity, migration, and belonging. Yiddish: A Global Culture debuts on October 15, 2023, expanding the Center's scope to include the world's first comprehensive museum of modern Yiddish culture.
David Harrower's KNIVES IN HENS Makes NYC Debut Tonight at 59E59 Theaters
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2017
59E59 Theaters presents the NYC premiere of KNIVES IN HENS, written by David Harrower and directed by Paul Takacs. Produced by The Shop, KNIVES IN HENS begins performances tonight, October 19, for a limited engagement through Sunday, November 12.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2017
59E59 Theaters presents the NYC premiere of KNIVES IN HENS, written by David Harrower and directed by Paul Takacs. Produced by The Shop, KNIVES IN HENS begins performances tonight, October 19, for a limited engagement through Sunday, November 12.
David Harrower's KNIVES IN HENS to Make NYC Debut at 59E59 Theaters
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2017
59E59 Theaters will present the NYC premiere of KNIVES IN HENS, written by David Harrower and directed by Paul Takacs. Produced by The Shop, KNIVES IN HENS begins performances on Thursday, October 19 for a limited engagement through Sunday, November 12. Press Opening is Sunday, October 29 at 3:30 PM.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2017
59E59 Theaters will present the NYC premiere of KNIVES IN HENS, written by David Harrower and directed by Paul Takacs. Produced by The Shop, KNIVES IN HENS begins performances on Thursday, October 19 for a limited engagement through Sunday, November 12. Press Opening is Sunday, October 29 at 3:30 PM.
New Worlds Theatre Project's English-Language Production of ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RIVER Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2014
New Worlds Theatre Project (Ellen Perecman, Producing Artistic Director) has announced that it will present Peretz Hirshbein's Yiddish play, On the Other Side of the River, in a world premiere translation, beginning tonight, November 29 at 7pm at HERE, 145 Sixth Avenue. The opening night is set for Thursday, December 4. On the Other Side of the River runs through Sunday, December 21.
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2014
New Worlds Theatre Project (Ellen Perecman, Producing Artistic Director) has announced that it will present Peretz Hirshbein's Yiddish play, On the Other Side of the River, in a world premiere translation, beginning tonight, November 29 at 7pm at HERE, 145 Sixth Avenue. The opening night is set for Thursday, December 4. On the Other Side of the River runs through Sunday, December 21.
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with David Greenspan and Jane Cortney for ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RIVER
by BWW News Desk - Nov 25, 2014
New Worlds Theatre Project will present Peretz Hirshbein's Yiddish play, On the Other Side of the River, in a world premiere translation, beginning this Saturday, November 29, at HERE, 145 Sixth Avenue. The opening night is set for Thursday, December 4. On the Other Side of the River runs through Sunday, December 21. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the stars in rehearsal below!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 25, 2014
New Worlds Theatre Project will present Peretz Hirshbein's Yiddish play, On the Other Side of the River, in a world premiere translation, beginning this Saturday, November 29, at HERE, 145 Sixth Avenue. The opening night is set for Thursday, December 4. On the Other Side of the River runs through Sunday, December 21. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the stars in rehearsal below!
New Worlds Theatre Project Presents English-Language Production of Peretz Hirshbein's Yiddish Play ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RIVER Beginning 11/29
by Anna Bencivengo - Nov 7, 2014
New Worlds Theatre Project (Ellen Perecman, Producing Artistic Director) has announced that it will present Peretz Hirshbein's Yiddish play, On the Other Side of the River, in a world premiere translation, beginning Saturday, November 29 at 7pm at HERE, 145 Sixth Avenue. The opening night is set for Thursday, December 4. On the Other Side of the River runs through Sunday, December 21.
by Anna Bencivengo - Nov 7, 2014
New Worlds Theatre Project (Ellen Perecman, Producing Artistic Director) has announced that it will present Peretz Hirshbein's Yiddish play, On the Other Side of the River, in a world premiere translation, beginning Saturday, November 29 at 7pm at HERE, 145 Sixth Avenue. The opening night is set for Thursday, December 4. On the Other Side of the River runs through Sunday, December 21.
Christopher Tierney & Louis Butelli Will Now Star in Jon Fosse's I AM THE WIND at 59E59 Theaters
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 20, 2013
Actors Christopher Tierney (in his first NYC stage role since departing Broadway's Spider-Man) and Louis Butelli (Cyclops: A Rock Opera; Sleep No More) step into Jon Fosse's I AM THE WIND, replacing the previously announced James Patrick Nelson and Jonathan Tindle. Performances still begin on Thursday, January 9 for a limited engagement through Sunday, January 26. Press opening remains Thursday, January 16 at 7:30 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Thursday at 7:30 PM; Friday - Saturday at 8:30 PM; and Sunday at 3:30 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Tickets are $18 ($12.60 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or go to www.59e59.org.
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 20, 2013
Actors Christopher Tierney (in his first NYC stage role since departing Broadway's Spider-Man) and Louis Butelli (Cyclops: A Rock Opera; Sleep No More) step into Jon Fosse's I AM THE WIND, replacing the previously announced James Patrick Nelson and Jonathan Tindle. Performances still begin on Thursday, January 9 for a limited engagement through Sunday, January 26. Press opening remains Thursday, January 16 at 7:30 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Thursday at 7:30 PM; Friday - Saturday at 8:30 PM; and Sunday at 3:30 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Tickets are $18 ($12.60 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or go to www.59e59.org.
Jon Fosse's I AM THE WIND to Sail Into 59E59 Theaters, 1/9-26
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2013
59E59 Theaters will welcome the return of The Shop with the US premiere of I AM THE WIND, written by Jon Fosse, translated by Simon Stephens, and directed by Paul Takacs. I AM THE WIND begins performances on Thursday, January 9 for a limited engagement through Sunday, January 26. Press opening is Thursday, January 16 at 7:30 PM.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2013
59E59 Theaters will welcome the return of The Shop with the US premiere of I AM THE WIND, written by Jon Fosse, translated by Simon Stephens, and directed by Paul Takacs. I AM THE WIND begins performances on Thursday, January 9 for a limited engagement through Sunday, January 26. Press opening is Thursday, January 16 at 7:30 PM.
New Worlds Theatre Project Begins English Language Premiere of CARCASS Tonight at HERE
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2013
New Worlds Theatre Project has announced that it will present the English language premiere of Peretz Hirshbein's Yiddish play, Carcass, beginning tonight, September 7 at 7pm at HERE, 145 Sixth Avenue. The opening night is set for Thursday, September 12.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2013
New Worlds Theatre Project has announced that it will present the English language premiere of Peretz Hirshbein's Yiddish play, Carcass, beginning tonight, September 7 at 7pm at HERE, 145 Sixth Avenue. The opening night is set for Thursday, September 12.
New Worlds Theatre Project to Present English Language Premiere of CARCASS, Beg. 9/7
by BWW News Desk - Aug 13, 2013
New Worlds Theatre Project has announced that it will present the English language premiere of Peretz Hirshbein's Yiddish play, Carcass, beginning Saturday, September 7 at 7pm at HERE, 145 Sixth Avenue. The opening night is set for Thursday, September 12.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 13, 2013
New Worlds Theatre Project has announced that it will present the English language premiere of Peretz Hirshbein's Yiddish play, Carcass, beginning Saturday, September 7 at 7pm at HERE, 145 Sixth Avenue. The opening night is set for Thursday, September 12.
Off-Broadway Wears Hirshbein's The Amulet, April 13-May 6
by BWW News Desk - Mar 17, 2006
From April 13th through May 6th, Peretz Hirshbein's The Amulet will run off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Mar 17, 2006
From April 13th through May 6th, Peretz Hirshbein's The Amulet will run off-Broadway
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Peretz Hirshbein written?
Peretz Hirshbein has written 1 shows including The Idle Inn (Bookwriter).
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