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National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene Stages First Revival of THE GOLDEN BRIDE in 70 Years, Starting Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2015


Now entering its 101st season, the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene [NYTF] will present the first contemporary revival of the lost Yiddish American operetta classic THE GOLDEN BRIDE (Di Goldene Kale). Featuring a cast of 20 and an orchestra of 14, this rare glimpse back into musical theater history begins previews tonight, December 2, as part of NYTF's inaugural year in residency at the Museum of Jewish Heritage [MJH]. The production marks the first long-running, full-scale production hosted at the Museum's 375-seat Edmond J. Safra Hall, which will be specially transformed for this ambitious event. Opening night is slated for Wednesday, December 9.

First Off-Broadway Revival of THE GOLDEN BRIDE Begins Performances This Week
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 30, 2015


Now entering its 101st season, the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene [NYTF] will present the first contemporary revival of the lost Yiddish American operetta THE GOLDEN BRIDE (Di Goldene Kale).  Featuring a cast of 20 and an orchestra of 14, this rare glimpse back into musical theater history begins previews December 2 as part of NYTF's inaugural year in residency at the Museum of Jewish Heritage [MJH]. The production marks the first long-running, full-scale production hosted at the Museum's 375-seat Edmond J. Safra Hall, which will be specially transformed for this ambitious event. Opening night is slated for Wednesday, December 9.

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene to Host Gala Performance of THE GOLDEN BRIDE Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Nov 23, 2015


Now entering its 101st season, the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene [NYTF] will honor David S. and Sylvia Steiner (joint lead producers on Golda's Balcony starring Tovah Feldshuh for Broadway and Film) at a Gala performance of the lost 1923 Yiddish American Operetta classic THE GOLDEN BRIDE on December 8 at the Museum of Jewish Heritage.

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene to Stage First Revival of THE GOLDEN BRIDE in 70 Years
by BWW News Desk - Nov 5, 2015


Now entering its 101st season, the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene [NYTF] will present the first contemporary revival of the lost Yiddish American operetta classic THE GOLDEN BRIDE (Di Goldene Kale).

NYTF to Take on Restored Operetta THE GOLDEN BRIDE
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 29, 2015


The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene [NYTF] presented the citywide mega-festival KulturfestNYC this past summer. Now, entering into its 101st season and inaugural year in residency at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, NYTF takes on the rediscovered and restored Yiddish American Operetta The Golden Bride, playing December 2, 2015, through January 3, 2016, at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Place, NYC. Pre-sale tickets are now available and can be purchased by calling (866) 811-4111 or visiting www.nytf.org.

NYTF Sets Fall 2015 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 27, 2015


National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene [NYTF] will begin its residency this Fall at Museum of Jewish Heritage where 101 year-old NYTF will present a lavish new production of the romantic comedy Di Goldene Kale (The Golden Bride), an American operetta set to play December 2 - 27, 2015. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased by calling (212) 213-2120 x204.

Theodore Bikel Tribute Concert Set for 54 Below Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 5, 2015


54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, and KulturfestNYC, the citywide week-long summer mega-festival that brought in over 50,000 attendees, present 'Another Hundred Years' tonight, August 5th at 9:30pm.

KulturfestNYC Presents ANOTHER HUNDRED YEARS at 54 Below Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 5, 2015


54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, and KulturfestNYC present 'Another Hundred Years' tonight, August 5th at 9:30pm.

AMERICAN IDOL & THE VOICE's Jon Peter Lewis Joins Jewish Songwriters 54 Below Tribute, 8/5
by Pat Cerasaro - Jul 31, 2015


A standout from AMERICAN IDOL and THE VOICE joins 54 Below's tribute!

Theodore Bikel Tribute Concert Set for 54 Below, 8/5
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 28, 2015


54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, and KulturfestNYC, the citywide week-long summer mega-festival that brought in over 50,000 attendees, present "Another Hundred Years" on Wednesday, August 5th at 9:30pm.

KulturfestNYC to Present ANOTHER HUNDRED YEARS at 54 Below Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2015


54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, and KulturfestNYC present 'Another Hundred Years' on Wednesday, August 5th at 9:30pm.

First International Jewish Performing Arts Festival Kicks Off 6/14
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 5, 2015


 Coinciding with the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene's [NYTF] 100(th) Anniversary Season, KulturfestNYC, the first-ever international Jewish performing arts festival, will bring together hundreds of global acts in theatre, music, dance, film, cuisine, lectures and more from over 30 countries, performing in multiple citywide locations for 8 days, from June 14-21.

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene to Kick Off First-Ever KulturfestNYC This June
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2015


The story of a poor orphan who believes everything he hears (Gimpel The Fool,) the tale of unlikely friendship between civil rights activist Paul Robeson and a Soviet Jewish writers (When Blood Ran Red); and a theatrical re-enactment of the Book of Esther (Haman's Downfall) are among the original and 'revival' plays to be performed at KulturfestNYC, the first-ever international festival of Jewish performing arts in New York. With more than 15 fully staged productions, KulturfestNYC will showcase the very best of Yiddish theatre from around the world, moving audiences to both laughter and tears.

Alan Menken Set for Segal Centre Gala Fundraiser Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2015


Tonight, May 14th, 2015, the Segal Centre for Performing Arts hosts its bi-annual gala evening, marking the closing of its Segal - Dora fundraising campaign and a highlight of its most successful theatre season to date.

Alan Menken Set for Segal Centre Gala Fundraiser, 5/14
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 29, 2015


On May 14th, 2015, the Segal Centre for Performing Arts will host its bi-annual gala evening, marking the closing of its Segal ? Dora fundraising campaign and a highlight of its most successful theatre season to date.

Photo Coverage: Sanford Weill & Jordan Roth Honored at National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene Gala
by Stephen Sorokoff - Apr 1, 2015


World-renowned maestro and violinist Itzhak Perlman just headlined a concert and gala celebrating National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene's 100th anniversary and honoring legendary financier and philanthropist Sanford I. Weill and Broadway impresario Jordan Roth last night, at Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall, 57th Street and Seventh Avenue. NYTF is the longest consecutively-producing Jewish Arts company in the world.

National Yiddish Theater Folksbiene Celebrates 100th Anniversary Tonight With Itzhak Perlman, Jordan Roth and More
by BWW News Desk - Mar 31, 2015


World-renowned maestro and violinist Itzhak Perlman will headline a concert and gala celebrating National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene's 100th anniversary and honoring legendary financier and philanthropist Sanford I. Weill and Broadway impresario Jordan Roth tonight, March 31, 2015, at Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall, 57th Street and Seventh Avenue. NYTF is the longest consecutively-producing Jewish Arts company in the world.

First-Ever International Yiddish Playwright Contest Names Winner
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 9, 2015


An historical drama about unlikely relationships forged during a time of international turmoil has been chosen as the winner of the first-ever International Jewish Playwriting Competition: The David and Clare Rosen Memorial Play Contest, presented by National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene. NTYF is the longest consecutively-producing Yiddish Theatre Company and Jewish performing arts organization in the world.

National Yiddish Theater Folksbiene's 100th Anniversary Gala Concert Set for Carnegie Hall
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 12, 2015


World-renowned maestro and violinist Itzhak Perlman will headline a concert and gala celebrating National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene's 100th anniversary and honoring legendary financier and philanthropist Sanford I. Weill and Broadway impresario Jordan Roth on Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall, 57th Street and Seventh Avenue. NYTF is the longest consecutively-producing Jewish Arts company in the world.

Jason Robert Brown, Israel Horovitz & Jeff Baron to Judge First International Jewish Play Contest
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 27, 2015


Five plays - one about a young woman's coming of age at the intersection of the Jewish and American communities; one about the friendship between the actor and civil rights activist Paul Robeson and Soviet Jews during WWII; one about a feisty, successful Yiddish actress who fiercely guards her agonizing secrets from a zealous director; one about love and scandal in the 1921 Yiddish Art Theater's production of Ansky's 'The Dybbuk'; and one which takes place during 1945 at the closing of WWII in the Jewish neighborhood of Saratoga Springs known as 'Gut' -- have been chosen as the finalists in first-ever National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene's [NYTF] International David and Clare Rosen Memorial Play Contest.

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