Its 96th consecutive seaon will be like no other, as the Drama Desk Award-winning National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene presents two new plays in the fall that demonstrate the broad scope and appeal of its programming. In 'Fyvush Finkel Live!' -- the world premiere of a musical revue starring the legendary Fyvush Finkel -- Folksbiene shows off its talent to produce good, old-fashioned entertainment that delights audiences of any age. In 'New Worlds: A Celebration of I.L. Peretz' -- starring the noted French performance artist Rafael Goldwaser -- Folksbiene nurtures new artists to add modern works to the Yiddish theatre's rich legacy. Both shows are presented at The Baruch Performing Arts Center, 55 Lexigton Avenue (at 25th Street).
Its 96th consecutive seaon will be like no other, as the Drama Desk Award-winning National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene presents two new plays in the fall that demonstrate the broad scope and appeal of its programming.
Its 96th consecutive seaon will be like no other, as the Drama Desk Award-winning National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene presents two new plays in the fall that demonstrate the broad scope and appeal of its programming. In 'Fyvush Finkel Live!' -- the world premiere of a musical revue starring the legendary Fyvush Finkel -- Folksbiene shows off its talent to produce good, old-fashioned entertainment that delights audiences of any age. In 'New Worlds: A Celebration of I.L. Peretz' -- starring the noted French performance artist Rafael Goldwaser -- Folksbiene nurtures new artists to add modern works to the Yiddish theatre's rich legacy. Both shows are presented at The Baruch Performing Arts Center, 55 Lexigton Avenue (at 25th Street).
Its 96th consecutive seaon will be like no other, as the Drama Desk Award-winning National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene presents two new plays in the fall that demonstrate the broad scope and appeal of its programming.
Though probably best known to theatre folk as author of the long-running Broadway comedy, Luv, Murray Schisgal first hit it big with the Off-Broadway double bill of one-acts, The Typists and The Tiger, and the short play form continues to be a steady part of the 81-year-old humorist's repertoire.
Three one-acts of recent vintage by the Tony and Oscar-nominated Murray Schisgal will be presented by the Drama Desk Award-winning National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene in a unique evening celebrating the Jewish experience through the richly evocative prism of the Yiddish language.
Three one-acts of recent vintage by the Tony and Oscar-nominated Murray Schisgal will be presented by the Drama Desk Award-winning National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene in a unique evening celebrating the Jewish experience through the richly evocative prism of the Yiddish language.
The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene presents the U.S. premiere of 'Gimpel Tam,' a new musical adaptation of Isaac Bashevis Singer's classic story written and directed by Moshe Yassur which opens on December 4.
The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene presents the U.S. premiere of 'Gimpel Tam,' a new musical adaptation of Isaac Bashevis Singer's classic story written and directed by Moshe Yassur which opens on December 4.
