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New York, NY 10003
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Second Avenue Theatre History
Formerly the Stuyvesant and home of the Yiddish Art Theatre. It became the Phoenix Theatre in 1953. In 1961 it became the Casino East. It was renamed the Eden in 1969 and the Entermedia in 1977. It currently is a movie house known as the Village East
Shows at the Second Avenue Theatre
DATES PRODUCTION 1/6/1988 - 1/10/1988 The Chosen (1988) 3/18/1987 - 6/28/1987 Staggerlee (1987) 10/29/1986 - 1/4/1987 Have I Got a Girl For You! (1986) 11/11/1985 - 7/13/1986 The Golden Land (1985) 11/11/1985 - 7/13/1986 The Golden Land (1985)
News
Lost Broadway Theaters That Are Still Standing
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 21, 2025
Broadway currently boasts 41 theaters. This number has always been ever-changing—since even before the first time the word “Broadway” was used to describe professional theater in New York.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 21, 2025
Broadway currently boasts 41 theaters. This number has always been ever-changing—since even before the first time the word “Broadway” was used to describe professional theater in New York.
TWISTED World Premiere Comes to Theater For The New City
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2023
Theater for the New City presents the world premiere of Joel Greenhouse's TWISTED, a dark comedy with songs, directed by Joe John Battista, with original music by Peter W. Dizozza, running September 28 - October 15, 2023. Previews begin on September 28 for a September 30 opening.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2023
Theater for the New City presents the world premiere of Joel Greenhouse's TWISTED, a dark comedy with songs, directed by Joe John Battista, with original music by Peter W. Dizozza, running September 28 - October 15, 2023. Previews begin on September 28 for a September 30 opening.
World Premiere of Joel Greenhouse's COLD BLOODED to be Presented at Theater For The New City in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2022
Theater for the New City will present the world premiere of Joel Greenhouse's COLD BLOODED, directed by Joe John Battista, running November 10 - 27, 2022. Previews begin November 10 for a November 12 opening.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2022
Theater for the New City will present the world premiere of Joel Greenhouse's COLD BLOODED, directed by Joe John Battista, running November 10 - 27, 2022. Previews begin November 10 for a November 12 opening.
National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene Bids Fond Farewell to Fyvush Finkel
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2016
National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene has just sent out the following letter in remembrance of Fyvush Finkel, who passed away over the weekend.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2016
National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene has just sent out the following letter in remembrance of Fyvush Finkel, who passed away over the weekend.
NYTF to Take on Restored Operetta THE GOLDEN BRIDE
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 29, 2015
The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene [NYTF] presented the citywide mega-festival KulturfestNYC this past summer. Now, entering into its 101st season and inaugural year in residency at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, NYTF takes on the rediscovered and restored Yiddish American Operetta The Golden Bride, playing December 2, 2015, through January 3, 2016, at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Place, NYC. Pre-sale tickets are now available and can be purchased by calling (866) 811-4111 or visiting www.nytf.org.
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 29, 2015
The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene [NYTF] presented the citywide mega-festival KulturfestNYC this past summer. Now, entering into its 101st season and inaugural year in residency at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, NYTF takes on the rediscovered and restored Yiddish American Operetta The Golden Bride, playing December 2, 2015, through January 3, 2016, at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Place, NYC. Pre-sale tickets are now available and can be purchased by calling (866) 811-4111 or visiting www.nytf.org.
WEDDING SINGER Rapping Grandma Ellen Albertini Dow Dies at Age 101
by Caryn Robbins - May 5, 2015
Ellen Albertini Dow, best known as the feisty grandma from THE WEDDING SINGER who performed "Rapper's Delight" in the 1998 Adam Sandler movie, passed away today at the age of 101.
by Caryn Robbins - May 5, 2015
Ellen Albertini Dow, best known as the feisty grandma from THE WEDDING SINGER who performed "Rapper's Delight" in the 1998 Adam Sandler movie, passed away today at the age of 101.
Folksbeine Yiddish Theatre Star in HIP, HEYMISH, AND HANUKKAH 12/18
by Sally Henry Fuller - Nov 28, 2011
On Stage at Kingsborough announces its Hanukkah concert featuring International concert Artist Eleanor Reissa and her acclaimed Klezmer band On December 18th at The Leon M. Goldstein Performing Arts Center on the campus of Kingsborough Community College.
by Sally Henry Fuller - Nov 28, 2011
On Stage at Kingsborough announces its Hanukkah concert featuring International concert Artist Eleanor Reissa and her acclaimed Klezmer band On December 18th at The Leon M. Goldstein Performing Arts Center on the campus of Kingsborough Community College.
York Theater Company Presents Developmental Reading Series
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 26, 2008
The York Theater Company presents the Developmental Reading Series GOODBYE AND GOOD LUCK BOOK BY MELBA THOMAS, MUSIC BY DAVID FRIEDMAN, LYRICS BY MURIEL ROBINSON Based on the wonderful short story by Grace Paley, set on Manhattan's lower east side during the era of the Yiddish theatre, Goodbye and Good Luck tells the story of Rosie Lieber, whose life is upended and set on a new track when she loses her job in a sweatshop because she wants to sit by a window. Her search for her 'window' leads to a job as cashier at a famous Second Avenue theatre and a livelong involvement with its charismatic and considerably older star. This is the story of an 'ordinary' girl who makes 'extraordinary' choices that lead to a life full of surprises, twists and turns.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 26, 2008
The York Theater Company presents the Developmental Reading Series GOODBYE AND GOOD LUCK BOOK BY MELBA THOMAS, MUSIC BY DAVID FRIEDMAN, LYRICS BY MURIEL ROBINSON Based on the wonderful short story by Grace Paley, set on Manhattan's lower east side during the era of the Yiddish theatre, Goodbye and Good Luck tells the story of Rosie Lieber, whose life is upended and set on a new track when she loses her job in a sweatshop because she wants to sit by a window. Her search for her 'window' leads to a job as cashier at a famous Second Avenue theatre and a livelong involvement with its charismatic and considerably older star. This is the story of an 'ordinary' girl who makes 'extraordinary' choices that lead to a life full of surprises, twists and turns.
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