Jewish Community Center News

KC SuperStar organizers are launching the 16th year of Kansas City’s premier high school singing competition with two nights of preliminary auditions. Learn more about how to audition here!

One of Houston’s most fascinating productions opens this week. Mildred’s Umbrella is presenting THE WANDERERS at the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center on South Braeswood.

Mildred's Umbrella Theater Company closes their 2024-2025 season with the Houston premiere of THE WANDERERS, by Anna Ziegler. This production is the first of two co-productions with the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston.  

Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company will close their 2024-2025 season with the Houston premiere of THE WANDERERS, by Anna Ziegler. Learn more about the show here!

The Mount Vernon Virtuosi (MVI), a Baltimore Based chamber orchestra founded and led by acclaimed cellist Amit Peled will perform a  free “Mozart in Jeans” concert this weekend.

It's the most wonderful time for the Dayton Theatre scene! Not only are there lots of holiday plays and musicals to see, but plenty of entertainment in January and February to keep Dayton audiences warm and bright! Check out the list of shows below with links to each theatre's website/ticket information! 

Explore the Austin Jewish Film Festival's 2024 lineup featuring three world premieres. Running from October 31 to November 10, the festival showcases a diverse range of films and cultural stories.

Victor Wishna’s new play “Tree of Life” deserves an audience beyond its current World Premiere production ending on September 22.   It is a blessing (a bracha) to those fortunate enough to see the premiere engagement. This unusual and original new play is directed by Jonah Greene.

The Carbonell Awards have announced four new judges. They will bring the total number of Carbonell judges to 46, including 18 in Broward County, 11 in Miami-Dade, and 17 in Palm Beach County.

Austin Shakespeare's 2024-25 season will feature unexpected twists, U.S. premieres, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

What did our critic think of THE LITTLE MERMAID at White Theatre?

The Rochester Fringe Festival held its annual “Big Reveal” Press Conference today at CenterStage Hart Theatre at the Jewish Community Center.

It’s been ten years since the homegrown musical Moses Man: Finding Home had its first-ever workshop at Rochester’s Louis S. Wolk JCC CenterStage Theatre.

Pete Davidson will headline the 2024 ROCHESTER FRINGE FESTIVAL, bringing his unique comedic style to the event. Learn how to purchase tickets.

'Disney's The Little Mermaid' will come to The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre at The J (Jewish Community Center) on Saturday, July 6, where it will run for 14 performances on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays through July 28.

JxJ, the Edlavitch DCJCC's Film and Music Festival that encompasses the 34th Washington Jewish Film Festival and the 23rd Washington Jewish Music Festival, has announced the second annual Teen Film Contest Screening and Reception on Sunday, May 19, 4:00 PM.

2024 Tony Award nominee Betsy Aidem will join her fellow cast members Francis Benhamou, Ari Brand, and Ethan Haberfield on Tuesday, May 21 at 7pm at the 14th Street Y for a conversation about the 2024 Tony Award nominated Best Play, Prayer for the French Republic.

Three former KC SuperStar finalists will serve as judges for the 2024 Semifinals at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 6 in The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre at the Jewish Community Center in Overland Park. 

2024 Tony Award nominee Betsy Aidem will join her fellow cast members Francis Benhamou, Ari Brand, and Ethan Jack Haberfield on Tuesday, May 21 at 7pm at the 14th Street Y for a conversation about the 2024 Tony Award nominated Best Play, Prayer for the French Republic.

Theater J has announced that, due to popular demand, their world premiere production Hester Street will be extending its run through April 28.