Santa Monica Playhouse
ALEICHEM SHOLOM! The Wit and Wisdom of Sholom Aleichem - a
Santa Monica Playhouse - The Other Space
1211 4th Street, Suite 201, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Oct. 19th - Dec. 1st
Price starting at:
$27.00
Brilliant performances! The Tolucan Times. Brilliant portrayals! broadwayworld.com. Just plain brilliant! playwright/performer Wendy Michaels. This joyous musical comedy, perfect for audiences of all ages, follows the life of the beloved Yiddish story-teller as he spins tales of his loves and losses, his fame and failures, his travels, travails and the tremendous optimism that kept him going against all odds. Based on his letters and tales, the controversy surrounding his stories and plays, and his passionate quest to honor the universality of the human spirit and celebrate our common humanity, he reminds us always that we have more in common than in conflict. "Aleichem Sholom" is the perfect way to introduce our young people to, and remind ourselves of, the rich Jewish heritage of the worlds of Sholom Aleichem.
"It made me think of the heyday of vaudeville in New York. It's grounding to see this part of our shared past re-created in sunny Santa Monica, whether or not we actually grew up on tales of shtetl life. These stories of inequity and triumph, love and laughter, family and religion are part of our heritage and identity, and connect us to a part of ourselves." Jewish Journal
