My Name is Asher Lev 2012

Run Time:
90 minutes (no intermission)
Opened: November 28, 2012
Closing: September 01, 2013

My Name is Asher Lev - 2012 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Westside Theatre (Upstairs)
407 West 43rd St. New York, NY 10036

Set in post-war Brooklyn, My Name is Asher Lev tells the powerful story of a boy prodigy who must paint at any cost -- against the will of family, community and tradition. It is a luminous portrait of a young artist with a universal theme to follow our passion.

My Name is Asher Lev - 2012 - Off-Broadway Cast

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MY NAME IS ASHER LEV Closes Off-Broadway Today
by BWW News Desk - September 1, 2013

My Name is Asher Lev, the long-running play adapted from the acclaimed novel by Chaim Potok at The Westside Theatre (407 W. 43rd Street) has extended its run three times and closes today, September 1, 2013, only. As of September 1st, My Name is Asher Lev will have played 24 previews and 317 performances. Performances began November 8th, 2012.

MY NAME IS ASHER LEV Offers $10 Tickets to Audience Members Under 30 to All Remaining Performances
by Tyler Peterson - August 12, 2013

From Monday, August 12 thru Sunday, September 1, the award-winning production of MY NAME IS ASHER LEV will offer $10 tickets to anyone 30 years or younger, 2 hours prior to curtain time, at the box office with valid ID, cash only, one ticket per person. Subject to availability.

MY NAME IS ASHER LEV to Conclude Off-Broadway Run on 9/1
by Nicole Rosky - August 6, 2013

My Name Is Asher Lev (www.AsherLevThePlay.com) will conclude its critically acclaimed run at The Westside Theatre (407 W. 43rd Street) on September 1st. My Name Is Asher Lev began performances on November 8, 2012 and will have played 341 performances.

MY NAME IS ASHER LEV Begins Final Weeks With Original Cast; Ends Run Sept 1
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2013

My Name is Asher Lev, the long-running play adapted from the acclaimed novel by Chaim Potok at The Westside Theatre (407 W. 43rd Street) has announced its final weeks of performances with the original cast.

MY NAME IS ASHER LEV Celebrates 200th Performance
by Kristin Salaky - May 23, 2013

My Name Is Asher Lev, the hit off-Broadway play based on the best selling novel by Chaim Potok, celebrated 200 performances at The Westside Theatre on Wednesday, May 22nd. The show recently won the Outer Critics Circle Award for best off-Broadway play and is currently on sale through September 1st.

Photo Flash: Stephen Colbert Visits MY NAME IS ASHER LEV Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2013

After opening to critical acclaim, My Name is Asher Lev, the hit play written by Aaron Posner and adapted from the novel by Chaim Potok (The Chosen) at The Westside Theatre (407 W. 43rd Street) has extended its run for the third time, through September 1, 2013. Stephen Colbert recently visited the cast of My Name is Asher Lev at The Westside Theatre. Scroll down for a photo of him backstage!

MY NAME IS ASHER LEV Cast Comes to 92Y Tribeca, 3/28
by Kelsey Denette - March 20, 2013

The cast of My Name is Asher Lev, Ari Brand, Mark Nelson, Ilana Levine, Naama Potok, and Jonathan Raviv come to 92YTribeca on Thursday, March 28 from 12-1pm for a conversation about this highly-praised new play based on the best-selling novel by Chaim Potok (author of The Chosen). The cast will also perform a few of their favorite excerpts from the show.

MY NAME IS ASHER LEV Cast Comes to 92Y Tribeca, 3/28
by Kelsey Denette - March 12, 2013

The three cast members of My Name is Asher Lev come to 92YTribeca on Thursday, March 28 for a conversation about this highly-praised new play based on the best-selling novel by Chaim Potok (author of The Chosen). The cast will also perform a few of their favorite excerpts from the show.

MY NAME IS ASHER LEV's Mark Nelson Selected as 2013 Lunt-Fontanne Fellow
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2013

My Name Is Asher Lev star and veteran Broadway actor Mark Nelson has been chosen as a recipient of the 2013 Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship, it was announced by the Ten Chimneys Foundation.

MY NAME IS ASHER LEV Extends Through September 1
by Kelsey Denette - March 8, 2013

After opening to critical acclaim, My Name is Asher Lev, the hit play adapted from the novel by Chaim Potok (The Chosen) at The Westside Theatre (407 W. 43rd Street) has just announced that it will extend its run for the third time, through September 1, 2013.

BWW Interviews: His Name Is Ari Brand
by Adrienne Onofri - March 5, 2013

The star of off-Bway's 'My Name Is Asher Lev' talks about his role, his background and his musical sideline.

Ilana Levine Joins MY NAME IS ASHER LEV, 2/26
by Kelsey Denette - February 14, 2013

Ilana Levine (You're A Good Man Charlie Brown, Wrong Mountain, 'Kissing Jessica Stein') will join the cast of My Name Is Asher Lev, the hit Off-Broadway play based on the best selling novel by Chaim Potok, beginning February 26th. She replaces Jenny Bacon, who plays her final performance in the show on February 23rd.

MY NAME IS ASHER LEV Celebrates 100 Performances at The Westside Theatre
by Kelsey Denette - February 4, 2013

My Name Is Asher Lev, the hit off-Broadway play based on the best selling novel by Chaim Potok, celebrated 100 performances at The Westside Theatre on Sunday, February 3rd. The show was recently extended and tickets are currently on sale through May 26, 2013.

MY NAME IS ASHER LEV Cast Set for 92YTribeca, 3/28
by Kelsey Denette - January 23, 2013

The three cast members of My Name is Asher Lev come to 92YTribeca on Thursday, March 28 for a conversation about this highly-praised new play based on the best-selling novel by Chaim Potok (author of The Chosen). The cast will also perform a few of their favorite excerpts from the show.

MY NAME IS ASHER LEV Extends Off-Broadway Through May
by Kelsey Denette - December 18, 2012

After opening to critical acclaim, My Name is Asher Lev, the new play adapted from the novel by Chaim Potok (The Chosen) has just announced that the show has been extended through May 26, 2013. A NEW BLOCK OF TICKETS for the extension will available for one week exclusively through GILT at www.giltcity.com, before going on sale to the general public on December 26th.

Review - My Name Is Asher Lev
by Ben Peltz - December 2, 2012

From The Jazz Singer to Fiddler On The Roof to Yentl and beyond, Jewish drama on the American stage has regularly explored the topic of youthful straying from traditional ways.  The newest example to hit Off-Broadway, based on Chaim Potok's 1972 novel, is Aaron Posner's My Name Is Asher Lev, a warm and humorous addition to the genre.

Photo Coverage: MY NAME IS ASHER LEV's Opening Night Curtain Call!
by Walter McBride - November 29, 2012

Based on the best-selling novel by Chaim Potok (The Chosen), My Name is Asher Lev, a new play by Aaron Posner, opened last night at The Westside Theatre. The play's New York premiere follows an acclaimed engagement at the Long Wharf Theatre earlier this year. BroadwayWorld brings you complete opening night coverage - check out the curtain call below!

Photo Coverage: MY NAME IS ASHER LEV Celebrates Opening Night - The After Party!
by Walter McBride - November 29, 2012

Based on the best-selling novel by Chaim Potok (The Chosen), My Name is Asher Lev, a new play by Aaron Posner, opened last night at the Westside Theatre. The play's New York premiere follows an acclaimed engagement at the Long Wharf Theatre earlier this year. BroadwayWorld brings you complete opening night coverage - check out the pafter party below!

Photo Coverage: MY NAME IS ASHER LEV Celebrates Opening Night - Red Carpet Arrivals!
by Walter McBride - November 29, 2012

Based on the best-selling novel by Chaim Potok (The Chosen), My Name is Asher Lev, a new play by Aaron Posner, opened last night at the Westside Theatre. The play's New York premiere follows an acclaimed engagement at the Long Wharf Theatre earlier this year. Check out the red carpet arrivals below!

MY NAME IS ASHER LEV Opens at Westside Theatre
by Kelsey Denette - November 28, 2012

Based on the best-selling novel by Chaim Potok (The Chosen), My Name is Asher Lev, a new play by Aaron Posner, opens tonight.

MY NAME IS ASHER LEV Opens at Westside Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2012

Performances began on November 8th for My Name is Asher Lev at The Westside Theatre (407 W. 43rd Street). It is one of the most anticipated new plays this season, which is adapted from the novel by Chaim Potok (The Chosen), and written by Aaron Posner. My Name is Asher Lev will officially open tonight, November 28th.

Photo Flash: First Look at Ari Brand and More in Westside Theatre's MY NAME IS ASHER LEV
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2012

My Name Is Asher Lev, one boy's struggle between Tradition and Art, a new play by Aaron Posner, adapted from Chaim Potok's best-selling novel, is currently playing the Westside Theatre (407 W. 43rd Street). Get a first look at the show in the photos below!

MY NAME IS ASHER LEV Begins Performances at Westside Theatre Tonight, 11/8
by BWW News Desk - November 8, 2012

Performances begin tonight, November 8th for My Name is Asher Lev at The Westside Theatre (407 W. 43rd Street). It is one of the most anticipated new plays this season, which is adapted from the novel by Chaim Potok (The Chosen), and written by Aaron Posner. My Name is Asher Lev will officially open on November 28th.

My Name is Asher Lev FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of My Name is Asher Lev have there been?
My Name is Asher Lev has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2012.
What awards has My Name is Asher Lev been nominated for?
My Name is Asher Lev has been nominated for the John Gassner Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Aaron Posner and Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards).

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