National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene — Attraction in New York

Last week I attended the National Yiddish Theatre--Folksbiene in downtown Manhattan for the first time, to see the Yiddish-language production of "Fiddler on the Roof." I didn't quite know what to expect: I don't speak Yiddish, and while my German is better than none, it isn't enough to carry me through a theatrical performance.

Let me say that I was pleasantly surprised. First of all, the acting and singing were good. Not just good for ethnic theater, but just plain good. Also the use of supertitles worked well. It's never a perfect setting, but I was able to follow the action on stage without much distraction. The theater itself is also a nice physical space, and the sightlines to the stage...

Came here for the new show “harmony” such a powerful musical, not just funny and great vocal. But the story behind the famous German boy group Harmony. The show deserves in a bigger stage in Broadway for more people to see. The stage is a bit forward so if you are not in center orchestra seat then don’t get the font row seats especially on the left side. On the left side best to buy from 4 or 5 rows back. Any of the center orchestra is fine even rear...

Amazing authentic performance. Like I am at the turn of the century Jewish stettle in Russian empire. The wisdom and the misery of it all, and the resilience of the people. The dreadful times ahead. The miracle of survival. And the beautiful ancient soul of the Jewish people. A masterpiece. Stephen Skyball a gem playing with nice Stanislavsky technique. Some voices could be better - barely heard in...