The J Culture & Education | Theodore Bikel: Standing in the Shoes of Sholom Aleichem
August 18, 2024 | 3:00PM
Portraits of two beloved icons–Sholom Aleichem and Theodore Bikel–are woven together in the enchanting documentary, Theodore Bikel: In the Shoes of Sholom Aleichem, which combines Bikel’s charismatic storytelling and masterful performances with a broader exploration of Aleichem’s remarkable life and work. The two men have much in common: wit, wisdom and talent, all shot through with deep humanity and Yiddishkeit.
Presented by The J Culture & Education
The Berman Center for the Performing Arts | I’m Not A Comedian…I’m Lenny Bruce
September 14, 2024 | 8:30PM
I’M NOT A COMEDIAN… I’M LENNY BRUCE chronicles the life and death of the most controversial comedian and undisputed legend of all time…Lenny Bruce. His personal pain, sharply funny social commentary and completely original, freestyle comedy left a lasting impact on today’s poetry, politics, music, film -and of course -comedy. His unwavering commitment to, and passion for, free speech led to numerous obscenity charges and arrests. Bruce fought for freedom of speech all the way to the Supreme Court, and died of an accidental overdose in 1966 while out on appeal. Lauded by fans and former friends of Bruce, Marmo’s crowd-shocking portrayal brings the notorious funnyman to life with all the electrifying, insightful and comedic brilliance as the one and only Lenny Bruce himself.
Contains explicit language, nudity, and is for mature audiences only.
Presented by The Berman Center for the Performing Arts