Daniel S. Wise

Broadway Musical SOUL DOCTOR Comes to Saban Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Mar 28, 2018

One of the most charismatic figures from the Peace and Free-Love era is celebrated in the Broadway musical SOUL DOCTOR, which tells the fascinating story of the father of popular Jewish music, Shlomo Carlebach.   A modern-day troubadour, Carlebach ignited the spirit of millions around the world with his soul-stirring melodies, engrossing storytelling and boundless love.

BWW Reviews: SOUL DOCTOR's Shortened Length is a Mitzvah
by Michael Dale - Dec 15, 2014

After a two-month Broadway run, the story of the rockstar rabbi returns Off-Broadway with a pared-down script.

Photo Flash: First Look at Josh Nelson & More in SOUL DOCTOR Off-Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 8, 2014

The new off-Broadway production of Soul Doctor, created by Daniel S. Wise, David Schechter, and Shlomo Carlebach and directed and choreographed by Mindy Cooper, is currently in previews at the Actors Temple Theatre, 339 West 47th Street. Opening night is set for Sunday, December 14. Check out photos of the cast in action below!

Josh Nelson to Lead SOUL DOCTOR Off-Broadway; Performances Begin 11/26
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 23, 2014

Rehearsals are now underway for the new off-Broadway production of Soul Doctor, created by Daniel S. Wise, David Schechter, and Shlomo Carlebach and directed and choreographed by Mindy Cooper. This new presentation of Soul Doctor will be performed in one act at the Actors Temple Theatre, 339 West 47th Street. With the venue's intimacy and spiritual setting, the show's story and vibrant music will captivate theatergoers. Previews are set to begin Wednesday, November 26, with opening set for Sunday, December 14.

Official: SOUL DOCTOR to Return to Off-Broadway This November at Actors Temple Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2014

The producers of the new Broadway musical Soul Doctor, about the life and music of Shlomo Carlebach and his unlikely friendship with Nina Simone, announced today that the show will return off-Broadway to the Actors Temple Theatre (339 W47th Street) with previews beginning November 25, 2014 and opening scheduled for Sunday, December 14.

Photo Flash: BOOGIE STOMP! Hosts Special Gala Performance
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2014

Variations Theatre Group is presenting a limited Off-Broadway engagement of BOOGIE STOMP! direct to NYC from the production's sold out tour of Russia. VTG hosted a special gala performance of BOOGIE STOMP! on May 16th and the crowd included Daniel S. Wise, author and director of last season's Broadway musical, Soul Doctor. Scroll down for photos!

Yiddish Premiere of SOUL DOCTOR to Run 6/8-29 at Segal Centre
by Tyler Peterson - May 20, 2014

The Segal Centre for Performing Arts will present the World Yiddish premiere of Soul Doctor: Journey of a Rock Star Rabbi, the new bio-musical based on the life of the controversial father of popular Jewish music, Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach. The Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre presents the Yiddish version of the 2013 Broadway bio-musical written by Daniel S. Wise with lyrics by David Schechter from June 8 to June 29, 2014. Presented in Yiddish with English and French supertitles.

SOUL DOCTOR to Close Segal Centre's 2013-14 Season, 6/8-29
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 23, 2014

The Segal Centre for Performing Arts has announced that SOUL DOCTOR: The Journey of a Rock-Star Rabbi, the new musical based on the life of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, will make its Canadian premiere in Yiddish at the Segal Centre from June 8-29, 2014. Direct from Broadway, Soul Doctor will close the Segal Centre's 2013-2014 Season, replacing the previously announced production of The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz.