Ari Axelrod’s A Celebration of Jewish Broadway, will play at Birdland on Monday, January 21 at 8:30 pm. The show honors the songs and stories of Jewish composers and their contributions to the American Musical. Melodies and lyrics by the likes of Irving Berlin, Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Schwartz, Carole King and others will “transport the audience back to the streets of the theatre district, your bubbie’s Shabbos table, or the places of your dreams.”
Ari Axelrod’s prior solo cabaret, “Taking the Wheel,” directed by Faith Prince and music directed by Alex Rybeck, has been performed in multiple cities including two sold-out performances at Feinstein’s/54 Below in New York City. His theater credits include: Off-Broadway: Milk and Honey (Cantor/Sheep Boy) at The York Theatre Company. Regional: Spotlight Repertory Theatre: Fun Home (Roy). Weathervane Theatre: Last Five Years (Jamie), West Side Story (Riff), Hairspray (Corny Collins). Repertory Theatre of St. Louis: One Man Two Guvnors (Ensemble). He is also the founder and director of “Bridging the Gap,” a five-week master class series focused on bridging the gap between musical theatre and the intimate art of cabaret. The focus of the class is on honing a performer’s prior training, stripping away the expectations of auditioning and getting in touch with one’s most authentic self.
There is a $30 cover, $10 food/drink minimum; Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:30 pm. For reservations, go to www.BirdlandJazz.com or call 212-581-3080
Birdland Jazz Club & Birdland Theater is located at 315 West 44th Street, New York, NY
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