Not Your Bubbie's "Fiddler."
Jews: The Musical! tells the story of a frustrated Upper West Side playwright and an ambitious producer from the Islamic Kingdom of Shiram who form a strange friendship when their fates cross in pursuit of their very own Broadway musical success. The play is about how we all dislike each other because of politics, race, religion, gender, and sexuality, however the power of MUSIC, LOVE, and LAUGHTER can unite even the most divisive of enemies.
While Marc spent many years writing, producing, and directing in the film and television industry, it was the theatre that always had his heart. He co-produced multiple stage readings of Danny Jacobson’s play Bang Zoom, including one at the Pasadena Playhouse and another with Jerry Zaks directing and Marty Bell producing at the Manha
While Marc spent many years writing, producing, and directing in the film and television industry, it was the theatre that always had his heart. He co-produced multiple stage readings of Danny Jacobson’s play Bang Zoom, including one at the Pasadena Playhouse and another with Jerry Zaks directing and Marty Bell producing at the Manhattan Theatre Club. Having long been a fan of musical comedy, he best describes Jews: The Musical! as Book of Mormon meets Jewtopia, with a little Avenue Q and Producers sprinkled in there.
Laura Darrell is an actress, playwright, and producer based in NYC and Portland, Maine. As an actor she has performed off-Broadway, regionally, and internationally, as well as on multiple cast albums, two recurring roles on television, and multiple feature films. Her first full length play Oregon was developed with Bespoke Plays, sta
Laura Darrell is an actress, playwright, and producer based in NYC and Portland, Maine. As an actor she has performed off-Broadway, regionally, and internationally, as well as on multiple cast albums, two recurring roles on television, and multiple feature films. Her first full length play Oregon was developed with Bespoke Plays, starring Tony Winner Katrina Lenk, and was subsequently produced at Music Theater of Connecticut in their inaugural staged play reading series. Musically, she has produced an EP with Mad Attic Records, as well as co-produced three award winning short films with director/producer Pete Rohan of Rohan Audio. She is currently working on an animated series and a new musical with award winning filmmaker, Marc Brener.
Sonja Florman is musician and physician in Portland, Maine. She received her B.A. in Music from Yale where she played piano, violin and sang a cappella in Out of the Blue. She is the founder and director of two active bands. She plays accordion and sings lead vocals in Blue Fuse Jazz, a Gypsy Jazz acoustic band founded in 2018. She a
Sonja Florman is musician and physician in Portland, Maine. She received her B.A. in Music from Yale where she played piano, violin and sang a cappella in Out of the Blue. She is the founder and director of two active bands. She plays accordion and sings lead vocals in Blue Fuse Jazz, a Gypsy Jazz acoustic band founded in 2018. She also founded, sings lead vocals, plays keys and music directs Sonja and Good Friends, a groovy funky jazz 5-piece ensemble. In addition, she also performs piano jazz solo and in small ensembles. She has also music directed local productions of Spamalot, Beauty and the Beast and Once Upon A Mattress.
A neurotic, Jewish playwright who wants to burst out of his bubble even though he fears doing so. However, he’ll do anything to get his musical produced.
An immature, yet successful Shiramian businessman who wishes to get out of his father’s shadow and produce his own musical.
Jacob’s zaftig girlfriend who describes herself as a Jewish American Princess.
Nasser’s beautiful, Shiramian sister, a musical prodigy who wishes to be far more than a woman in Shiram.
Jacob’s father. Once had dreams of performing, and now finds himself unhappy, running the local Jewish Community Center. Very pro-Jewish.
Jacob’s mother. Gil’s wife. She only wants the best for Jacob. Perhaps a little too much so.
Jacob’s wheelchair bound, wisecracking grandmother who has no patience for political correctness or cancel culture.
A gay, Jewish FBI Agent as well as Gil’s best friend.
Nasser’s gay brother who works in weapons manufac-turing and also wishes to leave his father’s shadow.
Nasser and Ali’s strict father. A ruthless businessman. Very pro-Shiram.
Nasser’s large bodyguard.
The musical style of the show will be an eclectic mix, grounded in classic musical theatre comedy with Jewish and Middle Eastern motifs throughout. To listen, download below:
Jews: The Musical!
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