New York Jewish Event Guide

07/03/2024

05/24/2024

03/28/2024

Cinderella the Musical Off-Broadway

Now thru April 7th only!

“Acquires its own magic” – the New York Times

Step into the magical world of Cinderella and see if the shoe fits. Meet mice that sing and dance while getting Cinderella to

the ball in a magic pumpkin all arranged by her fairy Godmother. But the true magic is the unforgettable memories you will create with your family - memories that will last a lifetime!

This beautiful musical by Michael Sgouros & Brenda Bell is based on the beloved classic fairy tale and features a live music ensemble. Poor Cinderella, she works all day, has to deal with those awful stepsisters and then sleeps in the cinders. But don't be too sad because Cinderella is one smart cookie. She will make it to the Prince's ball and capture his heart. Sure, she may lose one of her shoes, but what she gains is worth more than gold!

The Players Theatre is an historic Off-Broadway theatre in the heart of Greenwich Village, surrounded by lovely cafes and restaurants

and charming shops. Easily accessible by subway.

The Players Theatre

115 MacDougal Street – NYC

Sat at 3p & 7p / Sun at 11a & 2p

** Free Family Workshop one hour before the Sat 3p and Sun 11a show

Tix: $42-$62

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02/02/2024

ABOUT THE ARTIST: Al Díaz’s career spans five decades. Born and raised Puerto Rican in New York City, by age 15 he was an influential first-generation subway graffiti artist known as “BOMB-ONE.” His friendship and artistic collaboration with high school schoolmate Jean-Michel Basquiat on SAMO©, (a late 70s Avant-garde graffiti tag project) has been noted often in contemporary art history. Díaz later contributed percussion to numerous musical recordings and performances, including Basquiat’s historic 1983 record, “Beat Bop,” (considered to be one of the earliest hip-hop albums). Díaz is sought-after as an expert of New York City counterculture art. He appears often in publications, as a highlighted speaker for a variety of panel discussions at universities and museums (including the Brooklyn Museum, Smithsonian Institution, The New School and Christie’s Education), and has been featured in several films, including Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat, BBC’s American Masters — Basquiat: Rage to Riches and Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child. Díaz’ current creative practice in Brooklyn includes gathering the standard “WET PAINT” signage used throughout the NYC MTA, and reconstructing them to create clever, poignant anagrams in various mixed media and public art formats. His work is shown and privately collected internationally. Díaz currently resides in Brooklyn. He has authored multiple books including SAMO©...SINCE 1978 and CITY OF KINGS: A History of NYC Graffiti chronicling the history of graffiti’s genesis in New York from its late 1960s origin to the present, as seen through the lens of writers who started the movement.
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01/12/2024

Today You Are A Man! is a one-woman show about genderqueer drag performer Pink Pancake and their closeted younger self, Michael, as they both become a Bar Mitzvah. What should have been a day of celebration is clouded by rumors that he came out at his Bar Mitzvah, and his adolescence is forever stained. Now Pink Pancake, Michael’s drag persona, is diving into the memory to offer some repair.
Michael Witkes in Today You Are A Man! plays at The Tank, 312 West 36th Street on January 18th, 19th and 20th at 9:30pm and January 21st at 7:00pm. Tickets cost $15-$25 and are available for purchase via https://bit.ly/todayyouareaman. Rated PG-13.

01/11/2024

Told through the eyes of his daughter Mara, Vishniac is a stunning new film that provides a glimpse into Roman Vishniac’s monumental contributions to society as a 📷photographer, 🦑biologist, and preserver of memory. Opening in select theaters beginning January 19. 🎥 Learn more ➡️vishniacfilm.com

01/10/2024

Who Are the Marcuses?

Date
Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 7:00 p.m. EST

Location

Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
334 Amsterdam Ave.
76th St, New York, NY 10023

Details

Join Americans for Ben-Gurion University’s New York Tri-State Chapter in partnership with the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan for a screening of “Who Are the Marcuses?”

The documentary film “Who Are the Marcuses?” reveals the remarkable story of one family, Lottie, Howard, and their daughter Ellen, who changed the future with the single largest donation ever made to the State of Israel.

There will be a reception at 6 p.m. with refreshments, and the film screening will follow at 7 pm. This event will feature the attendance of Ellen Marcus, who will participate in a talkback following the screening.

RSVP

Please register here
https://jccfilm.eventive.org/schedule/6567bb7afd95cb002c099ea6
For any questions, contact Maya Spector: [email protected]

12/08/2023

“A game cast brings it all to life under Don Stephenson’s snappy direction!”

- Kenji Fujishima, THEATERMANIA

“A wacky comedy...featuring a rollicking score and spirited direction!”

- Stanford Friedman, OFF OFF ONLINE

“FUNNY AND UPLIFTING! A musical comedy that will keep you entertained!”



- Deb Miller, DC THEATER ARTS

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11/28/2023

Irving Berlin holiday show at the Triad on Dec 2, 2 pm and Dec 5, 5 pm.

11/21/2023

The Best of Polish Composers Concert held at Merkin Hall, Kaufman Music Center on November 26 at 6pm.
More about event

Experience the magnificent music of Polish composers. Discover the charm of waltzes, preludes, polonaises and nocturnes. The Best of Polish Composers Concert will feature the most beautiful works by outstanding Polish composers: Fryderyk Chopin - a piano poet and icon of classical music; Stanisław Moniuszko - father of the Polish National Opera; Henryk Wieniawski - one of the greatest violinists in history; Ignacy Paderewski - the most famous pianist of his time; Karol Szymanowski - the father of Polish music of the 20th century and Grażyna Bacewicz - a leading Polish composer who introduced Polish classical music to the international mainstream. The audience will enjoy the rarely performed Piano Sonata No. 3 by F. Chopin, Roxana's Song from the Opera King Roger by K. Szymanowski, aria from the Opera "The Haunted Manor" by S. Moniuszko performed by Metropolitan Opera soloist Piotr Buszewski, which will be a real treat for fans of S. Moniuszko's work. Concert will end with a performance of the world famous pianist, amazing Kate Liu, bronze medalist of the 17th International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw.

Please RSVP on [email protected] by November 16

11/21/2023

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11/01/2023

https://newyorkjewisheventguide.com/articles/the-jewish-comics-experience-celebrates-the-diversity-of-jewish-narratives-in-comics-and-pop-cultur/

10/23/2023

A Night of Song & Hope in Support of Israel - This Wednesday Evening

09/15/2023

https://newyorkjewisheventguide.com/articles/best-friends/

09/14/2023

BEING SOMEBODY
87-year-old Beloved Coach/Psychologist Makes Stage Debut to Sold Out Crowds…

Being Somebody… a father-daughter tale about growing up in Brooklyn

Back by popular demand, a special-event performance of Being Somebody written and performed by Dr. Howard Mase and Marla Mase will be held for 2 nights only at Theatre Row. After selling out its previous engagements, the show goes up once again on September 22nd and 23rd. Being Somebody is a father-daughter tour de force introducing Dr. Howard Mase, a psychologist, mentor, and beloved coach, making his captivating stage debut at the age of 87, and featuring his daughter, recording artist-playwright-performer Marla Mase. The pair comes together under the astute direction of renowned acting coach Elizabeth Browning.

Through masterful storytelling, music, and song, the talented duo takes us back in time to their formative years. Howard brings to life what it was like growing up as a skinny Jewish kid in Brooklyn’s post-war gleam of the 1940s while Marla sings about holding fast to our dreams and explores her femininity in the gritty disco era of the 1970’s.

Together, they take the audience on an emotionally charged, hilarious, coming-of-age journey (warring family members, emerging body parts, anxiety-provoking virginity, and more). The loving team weaves a rich tapestry of hope and humor, creating a joyous reminder that we never stop growing and we never stop becoming…

“Being Somebody came to me at a point when I wasn’t sure what was next,” Howard confided. “My wife of 64 years had just died, Marla and I were sitting shiva, and Elizabeth came to pay her respects. Marla suggested that I read some of the stories that I’d written that had been hidden away in a drawer for more than 35 years…”

“As I sat there laughing, crying, and mesmerized by Howard’s ability to transport us back to an era marked by innocence, romance, and possibilities,” Elizabeth shares. “It came to me. ‘Howard, this is a show! The world needs to hear these stories. You and Marla could create something wonderful together!’”

Marla adds, “As soon as Elizabeth said that, chills ran through my entire body. Yes, Dad, Yes!”

“It was like Being Somebody was born out of death,” mused Howard. So, art became the midwife, birthing the healing production that is Being Somebody.

Critics and Audience Members alike have also responded with standing ovations and a resounding yes that include statements like:

“Beautifully constructed, a real study of humanity… to be anybody for anyone else, you must first be somebody for yourself,”

– Iman Lababedi of RockNYC

“I felt heard and seen and it makes me feel like life’s gonna be ok.”

– Kay Franzese (a 22-yr-old who managed to get tickets to 2 of the previous performances which sold out in 3 days)

“The fairytale that I watched unfold between father and daughter was so profound it actually moved an entire room.”

– Sarah Elizabeth Greer

“I cried a few times. The storytelling was so beautiful, and I just loved how open and vulnerable both of them were.”

– Becca Stabile

“I’m in love with Howard. He is so funny, so genuine, so romantic. The show is exquisite. I would see it over and over and over.”

– Monica Abbatemaggio

Tickets for Being Somebody are currently on sale and start at $42.50. They are available at https://bfany.org/theatre-row/shows/being-somebody-father-daughter-tale/ or at the box office. 212-714-2442 ext 45.

Performances will be held at Theatre Row 410 West 42nd Street (between 9th & 10th Avenues) on September 22nd and 23rd at 7:30 pm.

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