Strober Performs One-Woman Show at Helen's, Sept. 19
By: BWW News Desk Aug. 19, 2005
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Spaghetti and Matzo Balls, Rena Strober's one-woman show about "Jewish roots turning into Italian vines," will be performed at Helen's Hideaway Room (169 Eighth Avenue in Chelsea) on Monday, September 19th at 8 PM."Once known for being 'The Songbird from Rao's' during the unfortunate shooting in December of 2003 at the famed eatery, Strober returned to the stage last fall to tell her story in Spaghetti & Matzo Balls! Originally scheduled for three nights only, Ms. Strober extended her
run at Don't Tell Mama due to its popularity," according to a press
article. "Incorporating the works of Irving Berlin, Billy Joel, Lerner
and Loewe, Tom Waits and her grandma Sunny's Yiddish songbook, Spaghetti and Matzo Balls is an evening of narrative cabaret as Strober recounts her exposure to the world of Italian ways and how her Jewish roots eventually led her back home." Spaghetti and Matzo Balls will be directed by Doug Strober with musical direction by William Hindin.Strober made her Broadway debut 4 years ago in Les Miserables (as ensemble, u/s Cosette). She appeared off-Broadway in My Life with Albertine, and has also played leading roles at the Goodspeed Opera House, Portland Center Stage, Sacramento Music Circus. Strober most recently originated the role of Tonya is Lucy Simon and Des McNuff's new musical Zhivago at the LaJolla Playhouse. She has also been seen onstage at Lincoln Center, Town Hall and Westbury Music Faire.
Tickets are $25 with a $15 food minimum; all proceeds go directly to BC/EFA. Reservations can be made by calling 212-206-0609. For more information on Rena Strober visit www.renastrober.com.
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