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The Violin Maker at International City Theatre
Dates: 4/24/2025 - 5/11/2025
📍 Theatre: International City Theatre
International City Theatre
330 E. Seaside Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: (562) 436-4610
Tickets: $44-$59
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Israeli violin maker Amnon Weinstein gathered and restored ruined violins that survived the Holocaust, creating a remarkable collection known throughout the world as the “Violins of Hope.” His extraordinary story and the true tales behind each of the violins are masterfully interwoven with music in this powerful and uplifting new play. International City Theatre at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 330 E. Seaside Way, Long Beach, CA 90802; (562) 436-4610; InternationalCityTheatre.org.
April 24 – May 11
Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
Fridays at 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
Sundays at 2 p.m.
News About The Violin Maker at International City Theatre
Photos: THE VIOLIN MAKER American Premiere At International City Theatre
April 23, 2025 “The Violin Maker,” a new play based on the true story of Israeli violin maker Amnon Weinstein who gathered and restored ruined violins that survived the Holocaust, receives its American premiere at International City Theatre beginning this weekend. Check out the photos, below.
Interview: Playwrights Lisa Pearl Rosenbaum & Ronda Spinak of THE VIOLIN MAKER
April 18, 2025 Inspired by conversations Rosenbaum had with Israeli violin maker Amnon Weinstein, the International City Theatre in Long Beach is presenting the American premiere of The Violin Maker, a new play based on the true story of how he gathered and restored ruined violins that survived the Holocaust to create the remarkable collection known throughout the world as the “Violins of Hope.” I decided to speak with playwrights Lisa Pearl Rosenbaum and Ronda Spinak (artistic director of The Braid) about the play’s creation and history, especially why it is so important to tell the Violins of Hope maker’s story.
THE VIOLIN MAKER is Coming to International City Theatre
March 18, 2025 International City Theatre will present the American premiere of The Violin Maker, a new play based on the true story of Israeli violin maker Amnon Weinstein. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Caryn Desai on ICT's 40th Anniversary Season of Premieres
February 21, 2025 International City Theatre (ICT) is opening its 40th Anniversary Season on February 21 with the Los Angeles premiere of the musical comedy Desperate Measures (inspired by Shakespeare's Measure for Measure). The rest of the season features all premieres, something ICT is not usually known to do. I decided to speak with the theater’s Artistic Director caryn desai (sic) (pictured) about that decision and the challenges faced over the years.
DESPERATE MEASURES to Launch International City Theatre 40th Anniversary
January 15, 2025 International City Theatre is launching its 40th anniversary season of premieres with the Los Angeles premiere of Desperate Measures, a foot-stompin’, knee-slappin’ musical inspired by Shakespeare's Measure for Measure. Learn more!
International City Theatre Announces 40th Anniversary Season of Premieres In 2025
August 24, 2024 Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025, International City Theatre will present a season of five world, American, and Los Angeles premieres.About the Theatre
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International City Theatre Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
Where is International City Theatre located?
International City Theatre is at 330 E. Seaside Way, Long Beach, CA.
What shows have played recently at International City Theatre?
Desperate Measures (02/20/25-03/09/25)
Murder on the Links (10/18/24-11/03/24)
The Double V (08/22/24-09/08/24)
The Outsider (06/13/24-06/30/24)
What The Constitution Means To Me (05/02/24-05/19/24)
Marilyn, Mom & Me (02/14/24-03/03/24)
Deathtrap (10/18/23-11/05/23)
Exit Wounds (08/23/23-09/10/23)
Murder on the Links (10/18/24-11/03/24)
The Double V (08/22/24-09/08/24)
The Outsider (06/13/24-06/30/24)
What The Constitution Means To Me (05/02/24-05/19/24)
Marilyn, Mom & Me (02/14/24-03/03/24)
Deathtrap (10/18/23-11/05/23)
Exit Wounds (08/23/23-09/10/23)
What is the history of International City Theatre ?
ICT is the resident professional theatre company of the City of Long Beach. Established on the campus of Long Beach City College in 1985, ICT moved to its current performing home, the Beverly O’Neill Theater at the downtown Long Beach Performing Arts complex in 1996. ICT’s mainstage season, combined with its carefully curated slate of education programs for children (PACT, Summer Youth Conservatory), young adults (free tickets to performances/talk backs, paid internships), families (Free Saturday Family Theatre), and seniors (transportation and free tickets), its programs have something to offer everyone from 4 to 104 and reach around 30,000 people annually. Explore the ways that you can support ICT’s commitment to presenting high quality productions and education programs to our diverse greater Long Beach community.
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