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My Name is Asher Lev 2012 - Articles Page 2

Run Time:
90 minutes (no intermission)
Opened: November 28, 2012
Closing: September 01, 2013

My Name is Asher Lev - 2012 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Westside Theatre (Upstairs)
407 West 43rd St. New York, NY 10036

Set in post-war Brooklyn, My Name is Asher Lev tells the powerful story of a boy prodigy who must paint at any cost -- against the will of family, community and tradition. It is a luminous portrait of a young artist with a universal theme to follow our passion.


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My Name is Asher Lev - 2012 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 2

MY NAME IS ASHER LEV Begins Performances at Westside Theatre, Nov 8
by BWW News Desk - November 5, 2012


Performances begin this Thursday, November 8th for My Name is Asher Lev at the Westside Theatre (407 W. 43rd Street). It is one of the most anticipated new plays this season, which is adapted from the novel by Chaim Potok (The Chosen), and written by Aaron Posner. My Name is Asher Lev will officially open on November 28th.

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of MY NAME IS ASHER LEV!
by Walter McBride - October 23, 2012


Based on the best selling novel by the author of The Chosen, My Name is Asher Lev, a new play by Aaron Posner, begins performances at The Westside Theatre(407 W. 43rd Street) on November 8, and opening night is set for November 28. Mark Nelson and Jenny Bacon have joined the cast as Asher Lev's parents, Aryeh and Rivkeh. The cast met the press yesterday and you can catch full coverage from the event below!

FREEZE FRAME: MY NAME IS ASHER LEV Cast Meets the Press
by Walter McBride - October 22, 2012


Based on the best selling novel by the author of The Chosen, My Name is Asher Lev, a new play by Aaron Posner, begins performances at The Westside Theatre(407 W. 43rd Street) on November 8, and opening night is set for November 28. Mark Nelson and Jenny Bacon have joined the cast as Asher Lev's parents, Aryeh and Rivkeh. The cast met the press today and you can catch a photo preview from the event below!

Mark Nelson and Jenny Bacon Join MY NAME IS ASHER LEV at the Westside Theatre
by Kelsey Denette - October 8, 2012


Based on the best selling novel by the author of The Chosen, My Name is Asher Lev, a new play by Aaron Posner, begins performances at the Westside Theatre (407 W. 43rd Street) on November 8, and opening night is set for November 28. Mark Nelson and Jenny Bacon have joined the cast as Asher Lev's parents, Aryeh and Rivkeh.

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My Name is Asher Lev - 2012 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards John Gassner Award Aaron Posner
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play 0
2013 The Lortels Outstanding Featured Actor Mark Nelson

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