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HARRY & EDDIE: The Birth of Israel To Close At Actors Temple Theater Tonight

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"HARRY & EDDIE: The Birth of Israel" is set to close tonight at The Actors Temple Theater. 

"HARRY & EDDIE: The Birth of Israel", which opened September 8th, will close tonight, December 18th after playing a total of 42 performances. The drama tells the largely-unknown story of how President Harry S. Truman's friendship with his former business partner, Eddie Jacobson, leads to the creation of Israel in 1948.

The play, written by Mark Weston, directed by Bob Spiotto and produced by Jessimeg Productions, began previews on August 25th at St. Luke's Theatre, 308 West 46th Street. On October 12th the production moved to Actors Temple Theatre, 339 West 47th Street.

The current performance schedule is Wednesday and Sunday matinees at 2 PM.

Tickets at $59.50 & $36.30 are available through www.Telecharge.com or by calling (212) 239-6200.

For more information go to harryandeddieandisrael.com.

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