S. Ansky

Arlekin Players Theatre Reveals 2023-24 Season

Arlekin Players Theatre has announced its 2023-2024 Season! Learn more about the full season lineup here!

Photos: Take a Look at the Cast Of the 45th Anniversary Production of NIGHTCLUB CANTATA

Bill Castellino directs and choreographs. Cast members include Almeria Campbell, Victoria Casillo, Daniela Delahuerta, Matthew Liu, Jesse Manocherian, Sarah Nandola, Pearl Rhein, Noah Ruebeck, Hansel Tan, and Miles Whittaker. Twenty-five performances will be staged from April 23 – May 22, 2022, at Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre, 338 West 23rd Street, New York, NY 11201.

New Cast Members Join 45th Anniversary Production of NIGHTCLUB CANTATA

With performances beginning April 23rd, Nancy Manocherian’s the cell theatre and Nightclub Cantata LLC, by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals, will present  Elizabeth Swados’ 1977 breakout sensation Nightclub Cantata, a provocative, eclectic and heralded theatrical creation rarely seen since its inception decades ago. 

BWW Interview: REBECCA S'MANGA FRANK of THE NON MONOGOLOGUES at 14th Street Y

We are in an extended season of miracles - theatre is back, and then there are the December holidays. BroadwayWorld wants to introduce you to another miracle - actor, singer, writer, and director Rebecca S'manga Frank.

New Virtual Production of THE DYBBUK Scores More Than 6,000 Views

Last week, the new 100th anniversary virtual production of THE DYBBUK surpassed 6,000 views and that number is rapidly climbing. Presented by the Congress for Jewish Culture, S. Ansky’s THE DYBBUK is the world’s most famous Jewish play.

Virtual Production of THE DYBBUK Starring Mike Burstyn Premieres Tonight

This month marks the 100th anniversary of THE DYBBUK, the world’s most famous Jewish play, by S. Ansky. The Congress for Jewish Culture is celebrating this historically significant milestone with a virtual presentation of the play featuring an all-star international cast.

Virtual Theatre Today: Monday, December 14 with James Monroe Iglehart, Kelli O'Hara and More!

Today (December 14) in live streaming: James Monroe Iglehart sings with Seth Rudetsky, Kelli O'Hara joins the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and so much more!

The Congress for Jewish Culture Hosts Special Panel to Commemorate 100th Anniversary of THE DYBBUK Tomorrow

The Congress for Jewish Culture is hosting a special Facebook Live panel tomorrow (Wednesday) at 1 p.m. EST to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the very first performance of THE DYBBUK, the world’s most famous Jewish play by S. Ansky.

THE DYBBUK To Mark Centennial With Virtual Production

This month marks the 100th anniversary of THE DYBBUK, the world’s most famous Jewish play, by S. Ansky.

The Civilians Announces the Ninth Annual R&D Group FINDINGS Series

The Civilians, the award-winning New York-based theater company, presents the ninth annual R&D Group FINDINGS Series. 

Jewish Repertory Theatre Presents LOOKING THROUGH GLASS

Jewish Repertory Theatre presents Looking Through Glass, by Ken Kaissar, May 9 - June 2, at the Maxine and Robert Seller Theatre, Jewish Community Center, 2640 North Forest Rd., Amherst, NY.

Jewish Repertory Theatre Presents LOOKING THROUGH GLASS

Jewish Repertory Theatre presents Looking Through Glass, by Ken Kaisser, May 9 - June 2, at the Maxine and Robert Seller Theatre, Jewish Community Center, 2640 North Forest Rd., Amherst, NY.

Death & Pretzels Announces Cast And Design Crew For Chicago Premiere Of HELVETICA

Death & Pretzels has announced the Chicago premiere of Will Coleman's Helvetica, their 11th production to date, the 5th in their black box studio, Nox Arca Theatre.

Jewish Repertory Theatre Presents LOOKING THROUGH GLASS

Jewish Repertory Theatre presents Looking Through Glass, by Ken Kaisser, May 9 - June 2, at the Maxine and Robert Seller Theatre, Jewish Community Center, 2640 North Forest Rd., Amherst, NY.

NYC Premiere Of Chaim Potok's OUT OF THE DEPTHS

When famed author Chaim Potok was inspired to write about another legendary Jewish writer, the result was Out of the Depths, Potok's first and only original play. Based on the extraordinary life and work of S. Ansky, author of the world renowned play, The Dybbuk, Out of the Depths was recently published for the first time in The Collected Plays of Chaim Potok. Now, in celebration of its publication and the 100th anniversary of Potok's birth, the Center for Jewish History will host the New York premiere of Out of the Depths with a staged reading on Sunday, February 3rd at 2:00 pm.  

NY Public Library To Screen 'Dibukim' And Hold Gesher Theatre Panel

After an absence of five years and under the auspices of the Cherry Orchard Festival, Israel's acclaimed Gesher Theatre returns to New York in early October with its two leading productions The Dybbuk and In the Tunnel. On Today, October 2, just prior to the performances, Gesher Artistic Director Yevgeny Arye and company members invite the public to join them for a free screening on the making of Dibukim, a 60-minute film by Ram Loevy, winner of the honorable mention at the Haifa International Film Festival, which documents the production process of The Dybbuk and follows the creative team and actors during rehearsals. The screening will be followed by a 30-minute question and answer session with Yevgeny Arye and members of the company. This film is in Hebrew with English subtitles. More info & trailer.

Show One Productions Presents Israel's Gesher Theatre In North American Premiere of Its Acclaimed Production of THE DYBBUK

Show One Productions is proud to present Israel's internationally acclaimed Gesher Theatre in the North American debut of its spellbinding production, S. Ansky's The Dybbuk, or Between Two Worlds, Today, September 29, 8 p.m., and Sunday, September 30, 3 p.m. at the Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge Street, Toronto.

NY Public Library To Screen 'Dibukim' And Hold Gesher Theatre Panel

After an absence of five years and under the auspices of the Cherry Orchard Festival, Israel's acclaimed Gesher Theatre returns to New York in early October with its two leading productions The Dybbuk and In the Tunnel. On Tuesday, October 2, just prior to the performances, Gesher Artistic Director Yevgeny Arye and company members invite the public to join them for a free screening on the making of Dibukim, a 60-minute film by Ram Loevy, winner of the honorable mention at the Haifa International Film Festival, which documents the production process of The Dybbuk and follows the creative team and actors during rehearsals. The screening will be followed by a 30-minute question and answer session with Yevgeny Arye and members of the company. This film is in Hebrew with English subtitles. More info & trailer.

Netflix's 'Fauda' Star Firas Nassar Makes New York Stage Debut in IN THE TUNNEL

Actor Firas Nassar's breakout performance in the role as Nidal al-Makdasi in the hit Israeli Netflix series Fauda, now in its second season will make his NY stage debut this October!

Israel's Gesher Theatre Returns To NYC With Two New Productions

Maria Shclover and Irina Shabshis, Cherry Orchard Festival co-founders and producers, today announced Israel's celebrated Gesher Theatre will return to New York City in early October with its two leading productions The Dybbuk and In the Tunnel at The Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College (524 West 59 Street).  Founded in 1991 in Tel Aviv by director Yevgeny Arye, these Gesher Theatre productions are being presented as part of a North American tour, which includes performances in Toronto and Pittsburgh. Performances are October 3 and 4 for The Dybbuk and October 6 and 7 for In the Tunnel.