JEWTOPIA LIVE Set for the Suncoast Showroom, 2/18 & 19

"Jewtopia Live," a multimedia extravaganza of Jewish humor based on the longest running comedy in off-Broadway history, is coming to the Suncoast Showroom for three shows February 18 and 19. 
 
A 90-minute, one-act show starring "Jewtopia" writer Bryan Fogel and the play's lead actor, Jeremy Rishe, "Jewtopia Live" combines scenes from the popular off-Broadway play, stand-up comedy, excerpts from the best-selling book "Jewtopia: The Chosen Book for the Chosen People," and a unique multimedia presentation.
 
The show grew out of "Jewtopia," written by Fogel and Sam Wolfson, and first performed at The Coast Playhouse in Los Angeles in May 2003.  The play features two 30-year-old single men – Chris O'Connell and Adam Lipschitz – who are looking to marry a Jewish girl.  Chris, a gentile, wants to marry a Jewish girl so he'll never have to make another decision; Adam wants to marry a Jewish girl to please his family, but can't get a date to save his life.
 
After meeting at a Jewish singles mixer, Adam and Chris form a secret pact. Chris promises that he will help Adam find the Jewish girl of his dreams and show him "Jewtopia," but only if Adam will help Chris shed his gentile-ness and bring him undercover into the Jewish world.
 
In addition to the "Jewtopia Live" show and the best-selling book, "Jewtopia" is currently being made into a feature film starring Jennifer Love Hewitt and Rita Wilson, and scheduled for release later this year.
 
Showtimes are Saturday, February 18 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, February 19 at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are available from $25.00, and can be purchased at any Coast Casinos box office, by calling 702.636.7075 or visiting www.suncoastcasino.com.