SOUL DOCTOR Brings Story Of Legendary Jewish Folk Singer To San Diego

You don't have to be Jewish to love Shlomo - but it helps. The biographical musical Soul Doctor tells the incredible story of real-life "singing rabbi" Shlomo Carlebach and his unlikely friendship with Nina Simone, the high priestess of soul. A smash hit off-Broadway, this spirited San Diego production begins Tuesday, April 3and will run for three weeks only at the Lyceum Theatre in downtown San Diego before it embarks on a world tour.

Soul Doctor takes the audience on an exhilarating musical journey and explores the dramatic life of a cultural icon set in the transformative era of the Love generation. It tells the fascinating story of the father of popular Jewish music, Shlomo Carlebach. A modern-day troubadour, Shlomo ignited the spirit of millions around the world with his soul-stirring melodies, transformative storytelling and boundless love.

Carlebach is credited with popularizing Jewish music to appeal to young people. Starting in the turbulent 1960s, he infused traditional songs and those he wrote himself with folk, jazz and gospel elements. The book by Daniel Wise skims the surface of Carlebach's life story, focusing on his "peace and love" philosophy, intriguing musical journey, and lifelong conflict with his father and other disapproving Orthodox community elders.

The storyline also includes Carlebach's close relationship to Nina Simone and her influence on his ultimate transformation. The show explores the relationship between Shlomo and a Simone, the legendary jazz singer and civil rights activist who introduced Shlomo to gospel music. Together their music became an important voice of social change.

SOUL DOCTOR not only dramatizes his life as a Rabbi who travelled the world healing souls through his message of love and compassion, but it also provides timely insight into his unusual forays in interracial understanding. Carlebach's expansive perspective of Judaism and his open acceptance of less religious, secular Jews and the disaffected youth of the '60s was a monumental shift in the Jewish outreach movement and he left a legacy of soulful, loving music and a renewed Jewish community. Cast and creative team to be announced in early 2018. For more information visit http://www.souldoctorontour.com/

TICKETS Lyceum Stage 79 Horton Plaza, San Diego 92101 April 3-22, Tuesday-Sunday. Prices range from $25-$95. Student, Military and Senior Discounts available. Group sales available by contacting the box office. If you experience any difficulty purchasing your seats, please contact the Lyceum Theatre Box Office at 619-544-1000. Special concierge night Thursday, April 5.

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