A JEW GROWS IN BROOKLYN

Here is a press release we got about a wonderful new play. We were so intrigued by the press release, we got tickets. Please God, we will see the show in January. Of course, we will report back to you all!

“A JEW GROWS IN BROOKLYN”

THE HIT COMEDY MUSICAL STARRING JAKE EHRENREICH

NOW PLAYING AT THE 37 ARTS THEATRE

The crowd-pleasing hit comedy musical A JEW GROWS IN BROOKLYN, Jake Ehrenreich’s autobiographical journey from his boyhood roots in Brownsville Brooklyn to his years as a Catskills-trained prodigy followed by his ripening into a rock ‘n roll generation family man and Broadway actor is now playing at its new home Off-Broadway, the 37 Arts Theatre (450 West 37th Street.) After its sold-out world premiere engagement Off-Off-Broadway in April, A JEW GROWS IN BROOKLYN moved in June to The Lamb’s Theatre where it broke house records before the fabled venue’s imminent shuttering forced it to leave in September. The production, presented by Dana Matthow, Philip Roger Roy and Second Generation Productions, transfers intact to 37 Arts Theatre on October 11^th, 2006.

A JEW GROWS IN BROOKLYN is the story of a young man, who as a son of survivors growing up in Brooklyn in the 1960’s, wanted nothing more than to be an American. While his Yiddish-speaking parents may have failed to understand the game of baseball, or make sense of rock music, they did more than Ehrenreich may have realized growing up to teach him the lessons of life and to help him appreciate how music, culture and creativity are truly wellsprings of renewal.

The New York Times raved: “A JEW GROWS IN BROOKLYN is funny and touching … Like Billy Crystal’s 700 Sundays”. Variety cheered “ a nostalgic look at the life of a Jewish baby boomer, an homage to the Catskills acts that the show so fondly recalls, with earnest reflections on the lessons learned from family and heritage.” Time Out NY says the show is “funny and cheerful.” The Daily News exclaimed: It’s a ball! Showstopping.” The New Yorker calls it “a singing valentine” in which Ehrenreich “croons, reminisces, kibitzes and breathlessly revisits the golden age of borscht-belt entertainment.” WOR Radio says: ”A delightful journey with all the joy, tenderness and heartbreak of being a Jew.”

Ehrenreich, a gifted singer-musician who appeared on Broadway in “Beatlemania” (as Ringo), “Dancin’,” “Barnum,” and “They’re Playing Our Song,” is backed by a quartet of musician/vocalists. Direction is by Jon Huberth and the music direction is by Elysa Sunshine. Joseph Egan designs the set, Lisa Ehrenreich designs the costumes, Anjeanette Stokes is the lighting designer and David Ferdinand/One Dream Sound is responsible for the sound design.

In addition to his theatre work, Ehrenreich has appeared in concert with such diverse artists as Richie Havens, Tito Puente, Greg Allman, Cab Calloway, John Davidson, The Smothers Brothers, Fats Domino and Del Shannon. Born in Brooklyn and named Jacob Isaac Ehrenreich after his grandfathers lost in the Holocaust, Jake is the son of Jojne (Jonah) and Bala, who arrived in the U.S. with his two sisters in 1949. The show is dedicated to all of his relatives, especially his father, who is still alive today.

The crowd-pleasing hit comedy musical Jake Ehrenreich’s autobiographical journey from his boyhood roots in Brownsville Brooklyn to his years as a Catskills-trained prodigy followed by his ripening into a rock ‘n roll generation family man and Broadway actor is now playing at its new home Off-Broadway, the (450 West 37th Street.) After its sold-out world premiere engagement Off-Off-Broadway in April, moved in June to The Lamb’s Theatre where it broke house records before the fabled venue’s imminent shuttering forced it to leave in September. The production, presented by Dana Matthow, Philip Roger Roy and Second Generation Productions, transfers intact to 37 Arts Theatre on October 11, 2006.