At his bar mitzvah at the Park Slope Jewish Center last fall, Jesse Naranjo said to himself the words that are so integral to the coming-of-age ritual: “Today, I am a man.” By giving his bar mitzvah money to a musical about the Statue of Liberty, this immigrant’s son proved he’s also a mensch. The …
Read More Boy donates bar mitzvah money to help ‘Liberty’ musical make it to Broadway
Co-founder and Artistic Director Dana Leslie Goldstein’s award-winning play, NEXT YEAR IN JERUSALEM, completed its run at the WorkShop Theater Company on October 31, 2009. Byrne Harrison of Stagebuzz.com said the play, “..feels at once new and exciting, but there is also something comfortable about it. These are not characters you have seen before, but …
Read More ‘Next Year in Jerusalem’ receives rave reviews at The WorkShop Theater
For the fourth year in a row, Theater Garden has received funding from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs for the development of new work which explores an aspect of American History. –Ed. (“The Great Bridge” was later renamed “Bridge of Time.”)
Read More DCA funds “The Great Bridge”
Co-founder and Artistic Director Dana Leslie Goldstein writes the book and lyrics for the world premiere of Cyclone and the Pig-Faced Lady at the 2008 New York Musical Theatre Festival. Performances begin September 23 and run through October 4. For specific dates & times, tickets and more information, visit
Read More Cyclone and the Pig-Faced Lady at the 2008 New York Musical Theatre Festival2008 May 31, 2008: Come see Lady of Copper at The Algonquin Theater in New York City. Two shows – 11am & 2pm. April 18, 2008: Lady of Copper begins its spring tour on May 9, 2008 in North Bellmore, New York. April 15-17, 2008: Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Week by attending a concert reading of …
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