Performances Begin Tomorrow for THE ESSENCE at Theatre 154
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2025
Performances will begin tomorrow for THE ESSENCE: A YIDDISH THEATRE DIM SUM, a fast-paced comedy which has been playing to sellout crowds for over a decade throughout the Northeast and Europe as well as at the NY International Fringe Festival.
Photos: THE ESSENCE Comes to Theatre 154
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2024
New photos have been released of THE ESSENCE: A YIDDISH THEATRE DIM SUM, a fast-paced comedy which has been playing to sellout crowds for over a decade throughout the Northeast and Europe as well as at the New York International Fringe Festival.
New Congress for Jewish Culture Website Surpasses One Million Views
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2023
Read about the success of the Congress for Jewish Culture's revamped website, which has surpassed one million views with its translation of the LEKSIKON FUN DER NAYER YIDISHER LITERATUR (BIOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY OF MODERN YIDDISH LITERATURE).
Thirdwing Premieres UNITED NATIONS Drama At New 154 On Christopher
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2023
Thirdwing presents the World Premiere of 'UNITED NATIONS: THE OTHER WEST,' a darkly comedic drama set within the UN Headquarters in New York. This innovative hybrid theater company brings bold new works to the stage and streaming platforms. Don't miss this powerful production starring Matthew Sanders, Yelena Shmulenson, Wesli Spencer, and Siobhan Crystal.
'Night Of The Murdered Poets' Commemoration Set For This Thursday Evening At The Wild Project
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2023
On the night of August 12, 1952, 13 Jewish writers, artists, journalists, and scientists were executed by a firing squad in Moscow's infamous Lubyanka prison after years of confinement and torture to extract false confessions of treason and espionage. This mass execution, which would become known as the “Night of the Murdered Poets,” was one of Joseph Stalin's last crimes before his death six months later.
'Night Of The Murdered Poets' Commemoration Set For August 10 At The Wild Project
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2023
On the night of August 12, 1952, 13 Jewish writers, artists, journalists, and scientists were executed by a firing squad in Moscow's infamous Lubyanka prison after years of confinement and torture to extract false confessions of treason and espionage. This mass execution, which would become known as the “Night of the Murdered Poets,” was one of Joseph Stalin's last crimes before his death six months later.
THE SINGING WINDMILLS to Launch National Tour
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 23, 2023
Written by Roman Freud and directed by Gera Sandler, The Singing Windmills explores the story of the life and work of the legendary Solomon Mikhoels - a Soviet Jewish actor, artistic director of the Moscow State Jewish Theater, and the chairman of the Jewish Anti-Fascist Committee.
THE SINGING WINDMILLS Returns For a Limited Run in June
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2022
Sergey Nagorny and Anya Zicer, co-producers of The Singing Windmills, the world premiere production written by Roman Freud, directed by Gera Sandler, and featuring New York-based Russian, Ukrainian and Israeli actors, who have joined hands and voices during this time of horrific events unfolding in Ukraine, today announced that they will present an encore run June 1-12 at Theatre 71, 152 West 71st Street in Manhattan.
BAD ROADS Staged Reading Will Take Place in Support Of Ukraine
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2022
On May 12th a staged reading in support of Ukraine featuring a play 'Bad Roads' by the acclaimed Ukrainian playwright Natalka Vorozhbyt, will take place at LaMaMa Theater in an effort to raise funds in support of Ukrainian performing artists affected by the war.
YIVO Presents: An Evening Of Yiddish Theater In Translation
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2022
On Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 7:00pm (ET), the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research will present An Evening of Yiddish Theater in Translation: Celebrating Nahma Sandrow's 'Yiddish Plays for Reading and Performance'.
THE ESSENCE to Make Off-Broadway Premiere This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2021
At long last, THE ESSENCE will be making its official Off-Broadway bow at the WP Theater, 2162 Broadway (at 76th Street). Performances will begin October 10th, with the official Opening Night set for Sunday, October 17th at 7 p.m., and will continue for 10 weeks only through December 23rd.
New Virtual Production of MEGILLAH CYCLE Surpasses 6,000 Views
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2021
MEGILLAH CYCLE has surpassed 6,000 views and that number is rapidly climbing. The Congress for Jewish Culture is continuing its International Virtual Yiddish Theater series with MEGILLAH CYCLE, featuring an all-star international cast, directed and adapted by Mike Burstyn from Itzik Manger’s modernist take on the traditional Purim play.