Edward Coffield, Artistic Director of the New Jewish Theatre, has announced two exciting, live and in-person performances to take place in the Fall and Winter of 2021.
The first show will be Ari Axelrod’s Jewish Broadway, featuring Broadway star Ari Axelrod. Two performances are planned, Saturday evening, October 16 and Sunday afternoon, October 17.
The second show, Cabaret at the J: A Little Song, A little Dance, A Little Seltzer Down Your Pants! starring Eric Williams and Sharon Hunter are scheduled, on Saturday evening, December 18 and Sunday afternoon, December 19.
Tickets for all performances, which will be held at the Staenberg Family Complex in Creve Coeur, go on sale August 15 at newjewishtheatre.org
Coffield says, “We are so excited to return to live performances! These amazing shows featuring top line talent are the perfect way to kick it off.
We also look forward NJT’s return to the Wool Studio Theater beginning January 2022 when we will launch a full season of shows.”
ABOUT THE J:
The J is an interactive, multi-generational gathering place that offers a variety of programs and services to both the St. Louis Jewish community, and the community at large. The Jewish Community Center provides educational, cultural, social, Jewish identity-building and recreational programming and offers two, state-of-the art fitness facilities, all designed to promote physical and spiritual growth. Everyone is welcome at the J.
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She is retired from teaching journalism/media as an adjunct college instructor.