'Jewtopia' Creators Return to L.A.

The creators of Jewtopia, which started in Los Angeles and later transfered Off-Broadway for a three-year run, return to the city where it all began with their latest offering of all things Jewish, World of Jewtopia.

Bryan Fogel and Sam Wolfson, who also stared in Jewtopia, will set up shop at the Brentwood Theatre for a series of six shows, beginning June 21, filled with scenes from their hit play, projected multimedia visuals, staged reenactments from their best-selling book and an audience Q&A.

The Off-Broadway sensation opened in New York on October 21, 2004 (previews began September 28, 2004) following a 16-month sold-out run at West Hollywood's Coast Playhouse where it still holds the record as Los Angeles' longest-running comedy.

At the conclusion of its Off-Broadway run, Jewtopia played 1,079 performances, making it the longest running comedy in Off-Broadway history.  In addition to New York and L.A., productions have played in Chicago and South Florida totaling over 500,000 audience members.  Productions are slated to open in Tampa, Rochester, Philadelphia and Toronto in late fall 2007.

Along with the recent publication of "Jewtopia, The Chosen Book for the Chosen People," Fogel and Wolfson are currently working on their film inspired by Jewtopia, titled "O'Connell and Lipschitz Lose their Religion."

Bryan Fogel and Sam Wolfson's World of Jewtopia will perform Six Shows Only at the Brentwood Theatre, 11301 Wilshire Blvd in West Los Angeles (on the grounds of the V.A. - Wilshire Blvd just west of 405 Freeway).  Performances are Thursday, June 21 at 8pm; Friday, June 22 at 8pm; Saturday, June 23 at 2pm & 8pm and Sunday, June 24 at 3pm and 7pm.  Tickets can be purchased at the Wadsworth Theatre Box Office (310-479-3003) open daily at 12:00 noon.  For Groups of 15+, please call 866-755-3075 or visit NedGroups.com. Additional information can be found at www.jewtopiaworld.com.

Photo of Bryan Fogel and Sam Wolfson by Carol Rosegg.

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