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Folksbiene's SOUL TO SOUL Explores Parallels Of African-American And Jewish Experience Through Music
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2020


Soul to Soul, the electrifying and emotionally captivating theatrical concert that explores the parallels of African American and Jewish history takes the stage this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day weekend. Presented by the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (NYTF), Soul to Soul will include for the first time the participation of Oscar- and Grammy-nominated IMPACT Repertory Theatre. The event will begin with an introduction by Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, Executive Vice President of The New York Board of Rabbis, and New York City Council Member Robert E. Cornegy, Jr., who represents the Council's 36th District spanning Bedford Stuyvesant and Crown Heights.

The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene Presents SOUL TO SOUL
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2020


Soul to Soul, the electrifying and emotionally captivating theatrical concert that explores the parallels of African American and Jewish history takes the stage this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day weekend. Presented by the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (NYTF), Soul to Soul will include for the first time the participation of Oscar- and Grammy-nominated IMPACT Repertory Theatre. The annual concert will play on Sunday, January 19, 2pm, Off Broadway at the Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, Edmond J. Safra Plaza, 36 Battery Place, NYC.

Photo Flash: Hillary Clinton Stops By FIDDLER ON THE ROOF in Yiddish
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2019


Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish got a special guest this weekend when Hillary Clinton stopped by!

Photo Flash: Lin-Manuel Miranda Visits FIDDLER ON THE ROOF IN YIDDISH
by Stephi Wild - Nov 23, 2019


Lin-Manuel Miranda dropped by to see Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish on Friday night and went backstage to meet Joel Grey and the cast.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Will Hold Benefit For YES Project
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2019


Fiddler on the Roof, in Yiddish with English Supertitles, will partner with the YES PROJECT/Youth Equity Science: Fighting Stigma, Preventing Suicide With Science + Law for a special evening on Wednesday, November 6. The benefit will include a VIP reception followed by an 8:00 PM performance of the award-winning musical and a post-show talkback with the cast. For more information, please visit www.fiddlernyc.com/yes-benefit.

Off-Broadway's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF In Yiddish Will Close In January
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2019


The critically-acclaimed National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (NYTF) production of Fiddler on the Roof, in Yiddish with English Supertitles, will play its final performance on Sunday, January 5, 2020.

BWW Exclusive: Joel Grey and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF IN YIDDISH Cast Celebrate Hanukkah on Carols For A Cure
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Dec 7, 2019


Carols for a Cure is back for 2019 in its 21st edition! Below, check out exclusive photos as Joel Grey the cast of Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish gathers to record their track- 'Drey Dreydele.'

Mazel Tov! FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Stephanie Lynne Mason and Drew Seigla Announce Engagement
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2019


Mazel tov! Stephanie Lynne Mason and Drew Seigla, who play Hodl and Perchik in Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, are engaged!

Photo Flash: George Takei Visits FIDDLER ON THE ROOF IN YIDDISH
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2019


George Takei recently stopped by Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish at Stage 42! Following the performance, he posed backstage with members of the company.

Photo Coverage: The Cast of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF IN YIDDISH Sings the National Anthem at Yankee Stadium
by Stephen Sorokoff - Sep 3, 2019


The Cast of Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish may have been expelled from their Home in Anatevka but they were royally welcomed to Home (Plate) at Yankee Stadium yesterday!

Photo Flash: Billy Crystal Visits FIDDLER ON THE ROOF in Yiddish
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2019


Last night, Billy Crystal stopped by Fiddler on the Roof. Following the performance, he came backstage and posed for photos with the cast.

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene Announces Season Of Spiritual Resistance
by Julie Musbach - Aug 28, 2019


On the heels of its spectacular, sold-out run of the Yiddish presentation of Fiddler on The Roof and this summer's Hannah Senesh, National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (NYTF), today announced a schedule of signature programming for the upcoming fall, winter, and spring seasons.

Photo Flash: Barry Manilow Visits FIDDLER ON THE ROOF IN YIDDISH
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2019


Barry Manilow stopped by Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish on Thursday, August 1. He went backstage at Stage 42 to meet the cast and posed for some photos.

Photo Flash: National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene Honors Joel Grey, Mark & Audrey Mlotek
by Julie Musbach - Jul 18, 2019


National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (NYTF) held its annual Summer Benefit Concert on Monday, July 15, presenting Tony- and Academy Award-winning actor and Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish director Joel Grey with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding work in film, television, and theatre; and honoring longtime supporters Mark and Audrey Mlotek.

Photo Coverage: Yiddish FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Celebrates One Year Off-Broadway!
by Jennifer Broski - Jul 18, 2019


The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (NYTF) production of Fiddler on the Roof, in Yiddish with English Supertitles, just celebrated its one year anniversary on Wednesday, July 17 at Stage 42 (422 W 42nd St.).

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF IN YIDDISH Celebrates One Year Anniversary
by Julie Musbach - Jul 16, 2019


The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (NYTF) production of Fiddler on the Roof, in Yiddish with English Supertitles, will celebrate its one year anniversary on Wednesday, July 17 at Stage 42 (422 W 42nd St.).  

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene To Honor Joel Grey At Summer Benefit Concert This Monday
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2019


This coming Monday, July 15, National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (NYTF) will present its annual Summer Benefit Concert, presenting Tony- and Academy Award-winning actor Joel Grey, who directed NYTF's Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding work in film, television, and theatre. The event will feature appearances by the cast and orchestra of the critically acclaimed Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, currently running at Stage 42.

Joel Grey To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award From National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2019


On Monday, July 15, National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene will present its annual Summer Benefit Concert, presenting Tony- and Academy Award-winning actor Joel Grey, who directed NYTF's Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding work in film, television, and theatre.

Photo Flash: Mikhail Baryshnikov Visits FIDDLER ON THE ROOF in Yiddish
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2019


Yesterday, June 23, Mikhail Baryshinkov visited Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish. Following the curtain call, director Joel Grey came onstage to announce that Mikhail was in attendance.

National Yiddish Theatre Will Honor Joel Grey At Summer Benefit Concert
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2019


On Monday, July 15, National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (NYTF) will present its annual Summer Benefit Concert, presenting Tony- and Academy Award-winning actor Joel Grey, who directed NYTF's Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding work in film, television, and theatre. The event will feature appearances by the cast and orchestra of the critically acclaimed Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, currently running at Stage 42.

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