| Songs Of
Paradise-
A Yiddish / English Musical |
| History: Originally produced by
Joseph Papp at the Public Theater, this piece
then moved to the Astor Place Theater and has
since been seen at the Gershwin Theater in
Brooklyn, the Striar Theater in Mass. and
Int’l Festivals in The Netherlands and
Germany. |
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The Bible meets Saturday Night
Live in this fun filled musical. The Book of
Genesis never sounded like this, with musical
styles ranging from Operetta to Rap, Broadway to
Swing. Although Bilingual (Yiddish and English),
everyone can understand and enjoy the show. Adam
and Eve sunbathing in the Garden of Eden, Cain
and Able nagging their mother and each other to
death (literally), Abraham, his wife and his
mistress all join in the fun. |
Book: M.
Hoffman and R. Borow Lyrics:
Itzik Manger Music:
Rosalie Gerut Directed:
Avi Hoffman Choreography:
Eleanor Reissa
| Reviews |
 There is surely nothing now
on-stage in New York that is more
sprightly, witty, tuneful, contemporary
and traditional... Directed with knowing
humor and quick pacing by Avi Hoffman,
(the show) has a wonderful sense of spoof
that imparts the flavor of a revue and
the style of an operetta. So go to the
Public and catch this happy Genesis while
it lasts. ~ NY Times |
| It was early on that I
started smiling at 'Songs of Paradise',
and my smiles turned to open laughter
again and again. This entertainment is
good... ~ NY Post |
| The Public theater got it
right this time. 'Songs of Paradise'
works... From beginning to end it's a
beguiling show... Sometimes the stage
begins to look like Steve Martin - Tracy
Ullman country... ~ Newsday |
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