| Reviews |
 "The Rise of David
Levinsky", a moving, joyous triumph.
(It has) heart, soul, story and music.
(It) rockets, to stand shoulder to
shoulder with the best of Broadway. (It)
is a gem that deserves to be treated like
a jewel from Tiffany’s. ~
UPI |
| It would seem to be an
impossible chore to translate Abraham
Cahan’s book into a staged musical,
but the AJT has done so glowingly. This a
delightful production with catchy music,
a sense of irony and a feel for the
times. ~ N.Y. Times |
| Cahan’s novel depicted
the rise of a Jewish immigrant from
poverty to wealth. But it also raised
questions about what he had lost
spiritually and personally in his pursuit
of material comfort. Shaffer and Paul
have written a musical that treats its
material honestly and intelligently,
capturing both its humor and despondency.
~ Daily News |
| A fun show, packed with
humor and bright music. ~ Jewish
Week |
| What 'The Rise of David
Levinsky' has is heart & soul. ~ W.M.C.A. |
| I’ll make it short and
sweet. Don’t miss this charming,
emotional musical. The book and lyrics
are clever and touching, the music is
original and bouncy. ‘The Rise Of
David Levinsky’ is a joy to
experience. ~ The Forward |
