Lisa Fishman

Steven Skybell to Star In FIDDLER ON THE ROOF IN YIDDISH West Coast Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2025

The Soraya will open its 2025–26 season with a special concert production of National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene’s Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish with English supertitles.

BITTERSUITE: SONGS OF MORE EXPERIENCE is Coming to The Levis JCC Sandler Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025

Elliot Weiss and Michael Champagne's award-winning song cycle, Bittersuite: Songs of More Experience, will run for two performances only at the Levis JCC Sandler Center. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Lisa Fishman & Co. Bring Cross-Cultural Concert SOUL TO SOUL to NYC
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 13, 2025

The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene and the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue present the acclaimed cross-cultural concert Soul to Soul, exploring the intersections between Yiddish and African-American musical folk traditions.

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene To Present SOUL TO SOUL Concert At Stephen Wise Free Synagogue
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 26, 2024

The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene and the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue are joining forces to present the acclaimed cross-cultural concert “Soul to Soul” in a special augmented production commemorating the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday at the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, 30 West 68th Street, on Sunday January 19 at 7pm. (2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the MLK Jr. holiday.)

Video: Michael Einav Releases 'THE AUDITION 2 - Another Unoriginal Short Musical Film'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2023

Watch Michael Einav​, of Joel Grey’s FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (in Yiddish)'s sequel to his acclaimed musical short, “THE AUDITION 2 - Another Unoriginal Short Musical Film”.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF in Yiddish
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2022

 The acclaimed National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene production of Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish opened its limited engagement last night at New World Stages. The production, a New York Times Critic’s Pick, plays through January 1, 2023. Check out opening night photos here!

Photos: First Look at FIDDLER ON THE ROOF In Yiddish at New World Stages
by Show Highlights - Nov 16, 2022

See new production photos of National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene's seven-week return engagement of Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, the revelatory and award-winning production of one of the world’s most beloved musicals. 

Wake Up With BWW 11/10: WICKED Film Details, KIMBERLY AKIMBO Cast Recording, and More!
by - Nov 10, 2022

Top stories include new details on the upcoming Wicked films, plus a cast recording of Kimberly Akimbo has been announced, and more!

Lisa Fishman & Michael Nigro Complete the Cast of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF in Yiddish
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2022

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene has announced final casting for their seven-week return engagement of Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, the revelatory and award-winning production of one of the world’s most beloved musicals. 

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene Announces Cast And Cameos In: A YIDDISH RENAISSANCE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2021

This July, National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene will bring together more than 140 actors, singers and musicians from across globe for a sensational, one-time event - A Yiddish Renaissance: A Virtual Concert Celebration - filled with music and appearances by some of the most renowned Yiddish performers.

VIDEO: The Cast of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Performs 'God Bless America' in Yiddish in Honor of Inauguration Day
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 19, 2021

On the eve of the highly-anticipated Presidential Inauguration of President-Elect Joseph R. Biden and Madam Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris, the cast of the critically-acclaimed off-Broadway hit, Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, released a rendition of “God Bless America” in Yiddish, featuring Academy and Tony Award winner Joel Grey and Steven Skybell.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF In Yiddish Cast To Release Video Singing 'God Bless America' In Yiddish
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2021

The cast of the award-winning, Off-Broadway show, Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, along with director and Academy and Tony Award-winning actor, Joel Grey, will release a video performance of “God Bless America” sung in Yiddish on Tuesday, January 19th at 10 AM EST.

Registration Now Open For National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene's SOUL TO SOUL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2021

The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (NYTF) production of Soul to Soul, the electrifying and emotionally captivating theatrical concert that explores the parallels between African American and Jewish music, will be presented virtually this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

African American and Jewish Music Meet In Celebration Of Two Cultures: SOUL TO SOUL
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2020

The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (NYTF) production of Soul to Soul, the electrifying and emotionally captivating theatrical concert that explores the parallels of African American and Jewish history, will be presented virtually this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene's Chanukah Spectacular Entertains Global Audience Of More Than 22K
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2020

More than 22,000 people from across the globe tuned in to the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene's star-studded celebration, the Folksbiene Chanukah Spectacular, an evening filled with song, dance, comedy and cameo celebrity appearances - all highlighting the vibrancy and joy of Yiddish theater.

Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, December 8 with Norm Lewis and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 8, 2020

Today (December 8) in live streaming: Norm Lewis chats with the Chaos Twins, a Red Bucket Follies celebration, and so much more!

Carol Burnett, Billy Crystal, Beanie Feldstein, Mandy Patinkin & More Join FOLKSBIENE CHANUKAH SPECTACULAR
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2020

Yiddish song, dance, comedy and celebration - from across the globe - come together when the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene presents a Folksbiene Chanukah Spectacular this December, featuring an international array of more than 50 stars - from Broadway music, movies and television to the Yiddish stage.

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene Presents FOLKSBIENE LIVE!: WELCOME TO OUR SUKE/SUKKAH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2020

This October, National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (Folksbiene)-led by Zalmen Mlotek, Artistic Director, and Dominick Balletta, Executive Director-presents Folksbiene! LIVE: 'Welcome to Our Suke/Sukkah', a four-day festival of family-friendly performances during Chol Hamoed (the intermediary days of Sukkos) from October 5th to 8th.

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene Announces Virtual Programming for the Final Week of May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2020

As May concludes, National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (Folksbiene)-led by Zalmen Mlotek, Artistic Director, and Dominick Balletta, Executive Director-brings the stage to global audiences when Folksbiene! LIVE features 15-Minute Yiddish lessons and Lisa Fishman in Concert.

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene Continues Virtual Programming With 15-Minute Yiddish Lessons and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2020

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene-led by Zalmen Mlotek, Artistic Director, and Dominick Balletta, Executive Director-continues to bring the stage to global audiences throughout May when Folksbiene! LIVE features virtual programming to entertain, enlighten, and engage.