New Jewish Theatre’s Fun and Frisky ‘First Date’ Is a Polished Gem

New Jewish Theatre’s Fun and Frisky ‘First Date’ Is a Polished Gem

By Lynn Venhaus Laugh-out-loud funny, “First Date” is a refreshing tonic that we didn’t know we needed, a balm to sooth our jangled nerves, a... Details
NJT’s Scintillating Drama ‘Red’ Vigorously Paints a Portrait of Artists and the Drive to Create

NJT’s Scintillating Drama ‘Red’ Vigorously Paints a Portrait of Artists and the Drive to Create

By Lynn Venhaus “What do you see?” The opening line of “Red” establishes the essence of this brilliant fact-based drama by John Logan. An invigorating... Details
Comical Family Dynamics Mark New Jewish’s Heartfelt ‘We All Fall Down’

Comical Family Dynamics Mark New Jewish’s Heartfelt ‘We All Fall Down’

By Lynn Venhaus Whether you have a family that always puts the ‘fun’ in dysfunctional or is going through a temporary rough patch, you will... Details
Searing, Sobering ‘All My Sons’ Explores Tangled Family Secrets

Searing, Sobering ‘All My Sons’ Explores Tangled Family Secrets

By Lynn Venhaus Why does contemplating personal accountability and public responsibility remain a potent topic these days? Questions to ask ourselves, and the debate is... Details
Take Ten with Rebekah Scallet, Artistic Director of New Jewish Theatre

Take Ten with Rebekah Scallet, Artistic Director of New Jewish Theatre

By Lynn VenhausRebekah Scallet was eager for new horizons when she moved to St. Louis in 2020. However, a public health emergency upended her plans,... Details
Heart-Tugging Portrayals in NJT’s Awe-Inspiring ‘The Immigrant’

Heart-Tugging Portrayals in NJT’s Awe-Inspiring ‘The Immigrant’

By Lynn VenhausWhen Haskell Harelik, born Chatzkell Garehlik in Belarus, first steps off the boat in the port of Galveston, Texas, in 1909, actor Dustin... Details
Two Regional Premieres Highlight New Jewish Theatre’s 26th Season in ’24

Two Regional Premieres Highlight New Jewish Theatre’s 26th Season in ’24

The New Jewish Theatre is pleased to announce its 2024 season, which is also its 26th season of producing professional plays and musicals at the... Details
New Jewish Theatre Celebrates 25 Years of Productions on Sept. 10

New Jewish Theatre Celebrates 25 Years of Productions on Sept. 10

The New Jewish Theatre welcomes the community to celebrate its 25th season of telling universal stories through the lens of the Jewish experience. On September... Details
‘Gloria: A Life’ Keeps The Fires Burning With a Look Back and an Eye Forward

‘Gloria: A Life’ Keeps The Fires Burning With a Look Back and an Eye Forward

By Lynn Venhaus Relevant and empowering, New Jewish Theatre’s “Gloria: A Life” celebrates one of the most inspiring women in history with a knockout performance... Details
‘Gloria: A Life’ Comes to the New Jewish Theatre June 1-18

‘Gloria: A Life’ Comes to the New Jewish Theatre June 1-18

The New Jewish Theatre will perform Gloria: A Life at the Wool Studio Theatre from June 1 to June 18. Written by acclaimed playwright Emily Mann, with... Details