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From the Bowery to Broadway Yiddish Theater in Song and Conversation

The Bowery was the birthplace of Yiddish theater and the music that fueled it. Although it was created by immigrants from Eastern Europe, it took off once the community laid down new roots in New York. With its wildly popular and unique musical numbers, Yiddish theater became an American phenomenon, deeply influencing Hollywood and the “Broadway” sound. Join us for a performance by born and raised Yiddish performer, Mike Burstyn, and a panel discussion with historians, ethnomusicologists, and the curator ofYiddish Theater, Edna Nahshon. Nahshon will lead a brief tour of the exhibition before the event.











When: Wed., May. 18, 2016 at 6:30 pm
Where: Museum of the City of New York
1220 Fifth Ave.
212-534-1672
Price: $40
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The Bowery was the birthplace of Yiddish theater and the music that fueled it. Although it was created by immigrants from Eastern Europe, it took off once the community laid down new roots in New York. With its wildly popular and unique musical numbers, Yiddish theater became an American phenomenon, deeply influencing Hollywood and the “Broadway” sound. Join us for a performance by born and raised Yiddish performer, Mike Burstyn, and a panel discussion with historians, ethnomusicologists, and the curator ofYiddish Theater, Edna Nahshon. Nahshon will lead a brief tour of the exhibition before the event.

Buy tickets/get more info now