Lea Kalisch in
SHTETL CABARET
NOVEMBER 22 | 8:00 PM
SHTETL CABARET, a night of Jewish entertainment and Yiddishkayt, delivered with young, zestful, sexy energy. Lea gives tradition a face lift. Yiddish Theater, forgotten melodies, original songs and mashups – From Rap to Rumba, Folk to Feminism, Lea blends styles and languages like a smoothie. She slips into different characters to make you laugh with one eye and cry with the other. You will meet her alter ego REBBETZIN LEA, so if you need a matchmaker, you better be there!
“The most unique and refreshing act I’ve seen in a very long time!” -Brian D.
“Fantastic Performer! Wonderful singer, dancer and actress. What a treat! Very heimish!” -Catherine L.
“A rebbetzin walks into a bar.”..seriously, amazing performance with great chutzpah + neshuma!” – Martha H.
With support from Burton A. Zipser and Sandra D. Zipser Foundation
MARCH 1, 2026 | 1:00 PM
Based on the books Rosie Revere, Engineer; Iggy Peck, Architect; and Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty with illustrations by David Roberts
Book by Lauren Gunderson
Music by Bree Lowdermilk
Lyrics by Kait Kerrigan
Ms. Greer’s classroom includes three inquisitive out-of-the-box thinkers. Rosie Revere has big dreams. Iggy Peck has a relentless passion for architecture. And Ada Twist’s curiosity can lead her to solve any problem.
A fun musical based on the books Rosie Revere, Engineer; Iggy Peck, Architect; and Ada Twist Scientist by Andrea Beaty, which spotlights the STEM curriculum (focusing on science, technology, engineering and math).
Approximate Running Time: 60 Minutes
Recommended Ages: Grades Pre-K through 4
Supported by the Cohn Haddow Children’s Performance Fund
MARCH 2 | 7:30 PM
Direct from the Tony Award Winning Revival of “Company”, Nicholas Rodriguez (One Life to Live, Sex and the City 2), celebrates Stephen Sondheim with his brand new concert, SINCERELY, SONDHEIM — a nod to both the lyrical and musical genius of the late composer and his reputation for his renowned penmanship.
Featuring selections from Company, Sunday in the Park with George, Into the Woods, and more.
Supported by Burton A. Zipser & Sandra D. Zipser Foundation
MARCH 14, 2026 | 4:00 PM
Buckets N Boards is a hilarious and high-energy show chock-full of amazing percussion, ridiculous songs, spectacular tap dancing, inventive instrumentation and an incredible variety of musical talents!
Matthew Levingston and Gareth Sever have hand crafted a fresh and unique clean comedy experience for the entire family to enjoy! The show was born from their shared passion for music, comedy, and rhythm, but it truly comes to life through the nonstop hilarious interaction between these two AND their audience.
Regarded as a must see show for any evening out with the family!
Supported by Irwin and Sadie Cohn Fund
OUR FUNDERS & DONORS
The Berman Theater Endowment
The Jewish Federation of Detroit
Hampton Inn by Hilton of West Bloomfield
Burton A. Zipser & Sandra D. Zipser Foundation
Irwin and Sadie Cohn Fund
Cohn-Haddow Children’s Performance Fund
Sheri & David Jaffa
Nancy & Sam Shamie
Andi & Larry Wolfe
Cis Maisel
Elaine and Michael Serling
Tekiah Kosher Tequila
Jenny and Shimon Levy
Next Gen Detroit
Oscar and Adele Band Theater Fund
The Townsend Hotel
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