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Bad Jews 2013

Opened: October 3, 2013
Closing: December 28, 2013

Bad Jews - 2013 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Laura Pels Theatre
Harold & Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre 111 West 46th Street New York, NY 10036

Bad Jews is a world-premiere comedy about the holy and the holier-than-thou. Daphna Feygenbaum is a Real Jew--just ask the Israeli boyfriend she met on Birthright. So when her cousin Liam brings home his shiksa girlfriend Melody and declares ownership of their grandfather's Chai necklace, it sparks a viciously hilarious brawl over family, faith and legacy.

BAD JEWS was first performed at the inaugural Roundabout Underground Reading Series in February 2012. The play was chosen to be the seventh Roundabout Underground production where it opened to critical acclaim on October 30, 2012. The critics raved 'Bad Jews is delicious nasty fun' (New York Post), 'A very promising start by newcomer Joshua Harmon' (New York Magazine), 'Tracee Chimo is marvelous, her versatility is startling' (New York Times). The sold out run was extended two weeks and played its final performance in the Black Box on December 30, 2012. Original cast members Tracee Chimo, Philip Ettinger, Molly Ranson and Michael Zegen will return for the Off-Broadway run, with direction by Daniel Aukin.


Bad Jews - 2013 - Off-Broadway Cast

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Roundabout's BAD JEWS Begins Final Three Weeks; Closes 12/29
by BWW News Desk - December 9, 2013


Celebrate this holiday season with the cast of Bad Jews! Roundabout Theatre Company's (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) production of Bad Jews, by Joshua Harmon, will conclude its limited engagement on Sunday, December 29 at 2:00PM. Bad Jewsis directed by Daniel Aukin and features Tracee Chimo, Philip Ettinger, Molly Ranson and Michael Zegen.

Joshua Harmon, Michael Zegen and Faith Leaders Set for Special Talkback After Roundabout's BAD JEWS Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2013


Roundabout Theatre Company has announced a special talkback at Bad Jews featuring NYC faith leaders, playwright Joshua Harmon and actor Michael Zegen following the 7:30pm performance tonight, October 24. The talkback is complimentary for ticketholders to this performance, and a limited number of tickets are still available to purchase.

Roundabout Extends BAD JEWS Again Through 12/29; DINNER WITH FRIENDS Opening Pushed to 2/13
by Nicole Rosky - October 21, 2013


Due to demand, BAD JEWS, the best comedy of the season has extended a second time! Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Joshua Harmon's play BAD JEWS opened to widespread critical acclaim off-Broadway and the limited engagement will play an extra week through Sunday, December 29, 2013.

Joshua Harmon, Michael Zegen and Faith Leaders Set for Special Talkback After Roundabout's BAD JEWS, 10/24
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2013


Roundabout Theatre Company has announced a special talkback at BAD JEWS featuring NYC faith leaders, playwright Joshua Harmon and actor Michael Zegen following the 7:30pm performance on Thursday, October 24. The talkback is complimentary for ticketholders to this performance, and a limited number of tickets are still available to purchase.

Roundabout Extends BAD JEWS Through 12/22
by Nicole Rosky - October 9, 2013


BAD JEWS is the best comedy of the season and now it's extended! Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Joshua Harmon's play opened to widespread critical acclaim off-Broadway and the limited engagement will play an extra week through Sunday, December 22, 2013.

TV: Inside Opening Night of Roundabout's BAD JEWS
by Nicole Rosky - October 7, 2013


Roundabout Theatre Company's fall production of Bad Jews began previews on September 19 at the Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre (111 West 46th Street), and opened on October 3. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there for the big opening and you can check out what the cast and creative team had to say below!

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of Roundabout's BAD JEWS
by Jennifer Broski - October 4, 2013


Roundabout Theatre Company's fall production of Bad Jews began previews on September 19 at theLaura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre (111 West 46th Street), and opened last night, October 4. BroadwayWorld brings you photo coverage from the celebration below!

Roundabout Theatres's BAD JEWS Opens Tomorrow Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - October 2, 2013


Roundabout Theatre Company's fall production of Bad Jews began previews on September 19 at the Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre (111 West 46th Street) and opens tomorrow, October 3, 2013.

TV: Watch Highlights of Roundabout's BAD JEWS
by Nicole Rosky - October 2, 2013


Roundabout Theatre Company's fall production of Bad Jews began previews on September 19 at the Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre (111 West 46th Street). BroadwayWorld brings you a sneak peek of the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Tracee Chimo and More in Roundabout's BAD JEWS
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2013


Roundabout Theatre Company's fall production of BAD JEWS began previews on September 19 at the Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre (111 West 46th Street). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Roundabout Underground's BAD JEWS Announces Transfer to the Laura Pels Theatre; Will Begin Off-Broadway in September
by Kelsey Denette - February 1, 2013


Joshua Harmon's sold out dark comedy BAD JEWS, will make the move upstairs from Roundabout Underground's 62-seat Black Box Theatre to the 420-seat Laura Pels Theater beginning September 20, 2013. The limited run will be a part of Roundabout's 2013-2014 subscription season.

Bad Jews History

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Bad Jews - 2013 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2014 Best New Play 0
2014 The Lortels Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Philip Ettinger
2014 The Lortels Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Molly Ranson
2014 The Lortels Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play Tracee Chimo
2014 The Lortels Outstanding Play Joshua Harmon
2013 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Tracee Chimo

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