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“Enormous crossover appeal. A fast-paced scrapbook, funny and heartwarming … unqualified delight” – ArtsinLA
“Wonderful evening of entertainment…extremely funny.”
– Broadway World
“The best entertainment decision you could
make in years, see this show.”
– The Jewish Journal
“Such a good time…extremely funny.”
– Broadway World
“Enormous crossover appeal. A fast-paced scrapbook,funny and heartwarming…unqualified delight.”
– ArtsInLA
“In the wake of Paris and San Bernardino, communities have been called on for resilience. In Santa Monica, a new play demonstrates the inner workings of that process.” – Santa Monica Mirror
“intimate, artful piece…”
– The Los Angeles Post
“Jewish Theater Group Takes on Jewish Female Stereotypes.”
– Los Angeles Times
“The best entertainment decision you could make in years.”
– The Jewish Journal
“Onstage, stories illuminate differences between sexes.”
– J Weekly, San Francisco
“Persian women stage bittersweet memories in new play.”
– Times of Israel
“‘Forgiveness’ raises curtain on days of Selichot.”
– St Louis Jewish Light
THE BRAID/JWT FAVORITES
Times of Israel
Illuminating the Human Condition
Los Angeles Times (Full page coverage)
Theatre Troupe Takes on Jewish Female Stereotypes
New York Times
‘Not That Jewish,’ but Funny Just the Same
Times of Israel
Persian Women Stage Bittersweet Memories in New Play
BroadwayWorld
It’s So Chewish! Jewish Women’s Theatre Explores Special Connection Between Food and Jewish Life
The Argonaut
Double Identity
VIRTUAL SUNDAY MORNING AT THE BRAID
The Three Tomatoes
Pandemic Mental Health Event
Santa Monica Daily Press
Mental Health Experts to Help Understand and Manage Minds and Bodies During Pandemic Crisis
Broadway World
Jewish Women’s Archives Keeps History Alive at New Jewish Women’s Theatre Zoom Event
Jewish Women’s Theatre To Highlight Jewish Theater In America Via Zoom
Distinguished Public Health Leader to Appear at JWT Zoom Event
Two Distinguished Local Rabbis To Share Stories of Scholarship and Friendship
Jewish Nonprofit Leaders Join JWT’s Free Sunday Morning Event Via Zoom
Creative Couples To Be Highlighted in Chat with Author Angella Nazarian at JWT
New Virtual Interview Series Now Available from JWT
NuRoots Newsletter
Pencil It In-JWT. Don’t miss out on Creative Couples with Angella Nazarian
COVID 19
Santa Monica Observer
Jewish Women’s Theatre at National Women’s Theater Festival
Santa Monica Daily Press
The Show Must Go On
TheThreeTomatoes.com
Kudos to JWT, one of the finest theatres in Los Angeles.
Broadway World
INSIDE OUR TIME: STORIES FROM THE SHELTERING Offers True Tales Told During the Time of Coronavirus
Eight Stories to Enrich Passover Now Available Online from Jewish Women’s Theatre
Digital Dailies Offer Solace and Smiles From Jewish Women’s Theatre
LA Theatres Inventive Safer At Home Work Arounds
Times of Israel
Recipe for Sleepless Nights
Jewish Journal
Jewish Women’s Theatre Brings Comforting Stories to YouTube
FOR GOODNESS’ SAKE
Jewish Journal
Jewish Women’s Theatre Stages “For Goodness Sake” via Zoom
Broadway World
For Goodness’ Sake World Premiere by Jewish Women’s Theatre Examines Personal Choices and the Morality Behind our Decisions
Bonnnie Priever Curtain Up
“For Goodness’ Sake”…another good show @ JWT
Broadway World
NEXT Generation of Emerging JWT Artists Present Fresh, Original Zoom Show
SEX, ADDICTION & LOVE IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Broadway World
Sex, Addiction & Love in the 21st Century Takes us Inside Humanity’s Universal Yearning for Connection
Jewish Journal
Play Canceled by COVID-19, Jewish Women’s Theatre Play to Premiere Via Zoom
Jewish Women’s Theatre Explores ‘Sex, Addiction & Love
The Beach Reporter
Jewish Women’s Theatre Presents Sex, Addiction & Love in the 21st Century
MAPPING OF THE MIND
Broadway World
New Gallery Show at Jewish Women’s Theatre by Artists and Psychologists Explores Complexities of the Human Mind
THE WENDY CHRONICLES
Spectrum News 1
Staged Readings Chronicle Life and Work of Playwright Wendy Wasserstein
Bonnie Priever Curtain Up
Live, Laugh, Love… in “Isn’t it Romantic”
A VERY HAPPY GOYISHA HANUKKAH
Broadway World
Annie Abbott’s a Nice Evangelical Christian
TRUE COLORS
Jewish Journal
Jews of Color Share Stories in True Colors
Broadway World
Jews Of Color To Be Featured In New Art Gallery Show At Jewish Women’s Theatre
Splash Magazines
An Enlightening Gem from Jewish Women’s Theatre
The Jewish News of Northern California
Jews grappling with diverse identities show their ‘True Colors’
SUNDAY MORNINGS AT THE BRAID
Jewish Journal
‘Hippie Woman Wild” Memoir Takes Jewish Women’s Theatre
Broadway World
Three of LA’s most acclaimed musicians will share their personal stories at Bravissima!
Westside Today
Jewish Women in Hollywood Showcase in New Performance at JWT
Santa Monica Mirror
Talented, influential and Jewish. Who are these Hollywood gamechangers coming to the Jewish Women’s Theatre?
IT’S A LIFE
Jewish Journal
Talking about death doesn’t have to be depressing. It can illuminate, uplift and entertain
Bonnie Priever Curtain Up
Knowing the Right Words to Say… in “It’s A Life”
Splash Magazine
Funny And Moving Stories of Death
Santa Monica Observer
It’s a Life Explores Death: Artists and Playwrights Share their Deepest Emotions
FAMILY SECRETS
Jewish Journal
‘Family Secrets’ Reveals Jewish Skeletons
Bonnie Priever Curtain Up
Come celebrate the fascination of secrets revealed
Splash Magazine
JWT Peels and Reveals
Santa Barbara News
Every family has its secrets. And that’s why audiences can easily relate to “Family Secrets”
CHUTZPAH & SALSA
La Opinion
Agenda de LA: los eventos que no te puedes perder
The Argonaut
CHUTZPAH AND SALSA’ SHOWCASES STORYTELLING FROM THE CROSSROADS OF CULTURES
Jewish Telegraphic Agency
A Venezuelan-American chef wants to show the rich culinary tradition of Latino Jews
The Times of Israel
Venezuelan-American chef wants to show rich culinary tradition of Latino Jews
The Jewish Journal
Latina Jews put stories on stage
SACRED RESISTANCE
If The Devil Had Menopause
Engrossing, funny, intelligent, emotional and compelling
Splash Magazines
Sacred Resistance – Another Winner at Jewish Women’s Theatre
Santa Monica Daily Press
Sacred Resistance, Sacred Nature
The Three Tomatoes
A humorous and heartfelt journey about doing good in the world
Broadway World
One-Woman Show Opens Tonight at The Braid
Will Call for Theatre and Restaurant Reviews
Sacred Resistance
ANNIE KORZEN FAMOUS ACTRESS
The Three Tomatoes
Funny and Insightful One-Woman Show
San Diego Jewish World
Korzen, Once Seinfield’s Nudnik, in One Woman Show
Broadway World
ANNIE KORZEN FAMOUS ACTRESS to Play the Braid This Summer
Broadway World
Jewish Women’s Theatre to Open New Show in Trifecta of Sold Out Hits
HuffPost
Annie Korzen: the Get a Laugh on One Line Specialist
Jewish Journal
Equally Funny and Moving Exploration of Her Life
Splash Magazines
Hilarious Take on Life Topics
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Jewish Journal
Passover Through Theatre and Art
Bonnie Priever Curtain Up
Let Go and Let God at Jewish Women’s Theatre
Jewish Journal
Jewish Women’s Theatre Brings Millennial Stories to the Stage
Jewish Women’s Theatre to Present L.A. Premier of New Documentary about Pioneering Woman in Film
It’s So Chewish! Jewish Women’s Theatre Explores Special Connection Between Food and Jewish Life
Poignant Masterpiece from Jewish Women’s Theatre
Splash Magazines
“Poignant masterpiece”
The Jewish Journal Online
“Tragic or hilarious and always touching”
The Los Angeles Times
Jewish Theater Group Takes on Jewish Female Stereotypes
The Jewish Journal Online
The transformative power of women rabbis
The Jewish Journal
Drama Queens
The Times of Israel
Overlooked by history books, women rabbis write themselves in
Topanga Messenger
Chutzpah & Salsa
Pasadena Star-News
Stories of Russian-Jewish Immigration to Premiere at JWT in November
Argonaut Online
Stories to Warm the Soul
MORE COURAGE
Broadway World
Jewish and Muslim Writers and Artists Collaborate on New Theatrical Performance and Art Exhibit
Splash Magazines
Thought Provoking, Groundbreaking Production
Los Angeles Daily News
Jewish Women’s Theatre’s New Show Celebrates ‘More Courage’
Times of Israel
Muslim-Jewish Women’s Show With Chutpah to Connect
The Jewish Journal Online
Jewish and Muslim Artists Summon ‘Courage’ Together
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
The J Weekly
“Authentic voice”
The J Weekly
Onstage, stories illuminate differences between sexes
The J Weekly
‘Chutzpah & Salsa’ looks at Latina Jews
The Mercury News – San Jose
Giving Voice to Jewish Women
NEW YORK
SAFFRON & ROSEWATER
The Jewish Week
From Tehran, Shiraz and Mashhad to America
Tablet – Interview and Podcast
Persian Thanksgiving
Times of Israel
Persian women stage bittersweet memories in new play
NOT THAT JEWISH
Hollywood Reporter
‘Rugrats’ Writer’s Stage Show ‘Not That Jewish’ Sets New York Premiere
The Shubert Organization
Emmy Award Winner Monica Piper’s
NOT THAT JEWISH to Open Off-Broadway this Fall
Time to Travel
“A Moving Off-Broadway Comedy”
If the Devil Had Menopause
“hilarious and poignant”
Luxe Beat
“funny, tender and heart-warming”
St. LOUIS
STL Jewish Light
‘Forgiveness’ raises curtain on days of Selichot
BALTIMORE
MD Theatre Guide
Poignant, powerful and at times perturbing
ART SHOWS
Broadway World
New Gallery Show at Jewish Women’s Theatre by Artists and Psychologists Explores Complexities of the Human Mind
Broadway World
Jews Of Color To Be Featured In New Art Gallery Show At Jewish Women’s Theatre
Beverly Hills Courier
JWT’s first art exhibit of the new year, “Speak Out,” will feature four artists who use their individual and diverse palettes to speak up for those who have no voice.
Topanga Messenger
Acclaimed Photographer and Author Penny Wolin at Jewish Women’s Theatre
Topanga Messenger
Enter into Temptation with Theatre and Art at JWT in January
The Jewish Journal Online
Artists wrestle with own visions after studying story of Jacob’s Ladder
Santa Monica Daily Press
Fine Art & The Art of Hatmaking
FRIED CHICKEN & LATKES AT THE BRAID
Santa Monica Daily Press
“funny, harrowing, poignant”
The Times of Israel
“Rain Pryor Takes Stage by Storm”
BroadwayWorld.com
“Hysterical and Poignant Tales”
Better Lemons
“The Many Phases of the Unfazeable Rain Pryor”
Santa Monica Daily Press
“Diversity, Culture, and Laughter Comes to Santa Monica”
LA Splash.com
“Comical and Heart-Wrenching”
Bonnie Priever Curtain Up
““Humor, Compassion and Laughter, All in One”“
The Argonaut
“Rain Pryor Embraces the Jewish and African-American Heritages That Make Her Whole”
Jewish Journal
“Poignant and hilarious”
TotalTheatre.Com
“Frank, touching but always entertaining”
Santa Monica Observer
“Sold-out solo tour-de-force”
NOT THAT JEWISH AT THE BRAID 2018
Broadway World
NOT THAT JEWISH Returns From Off Broadway Triumph To The Braid
Santa Monica Mirror
Emmy Award Winner Returns to Santa Monica Stage in “Not That Jewish” at The Braid
Westsidetoday.com
Emmy Award Winner Returns to Santa Monica Stage in “Not That Jewish” at The Braid
NOT THAT JEWISH AT THE BRAID
Santa Monica Daily Press
“The Piper plays a merry tune“
The Examiner
“The Pied Piper of Comedy“
The Jewish Journal – Online
JWT’s ‘Not That Jewish’ offers the group’s latest fresh, female voice
The Jewish Journal – Online
“The best entertainment decision you could make in years, see this show.”
Broadway World
“Wonderful evening of entertainment…extremely funny”
LA Observed – by Don Shirley
“Hilarious and ultimately heart-warming”
Stage Raw
Our Top Ten
ArtsInLA
funny and heartwarming…unqualified delight ”
LABlueprint
Review: Not That Jewish
The Los Angeles Post
EMMY Award Winner Takes To The Stage in “Not That Jewish”
Total Theater
Not That Jewish
The Patch
Hit Comedy At Santa Monica’s Newest Performance Space
If The Devil Had Menopause
Not That Jewish…
Argonaut Online
Westside Theatre Roundup
Will Call.org
Not That Jewish
Better Lemons
NOT THAT JEWISH (JEWISH WOMEN’S THEATRE): 100% – SWEET
Review Plays.Com
NOT THAT JEWISH The Braid Performance & Arts Space
Culver City News
Back by Popular Demand
Broadway Box.Com
New York’s 10 Most Fascinating Shows Happening Right Now
Broadway World.Com
BWW Interview: Monica Piper Chats Bringing Not That Jewish Stories to NYC, Turning her Stories Into a Play, and More
Hadassah Magazine
Monica Piper’s Jewish Heart, and Heartburn, Onstage
Jewish Standard
Not That Jewish Is Plenty Jewish!
BLESSING OF A BROKEN HEART
Times of Israel
From Grief to Healing, LA Play Chronicles Journey of Bereaved Israeli Mother
@This Stage Magazine
Blessing of a Broken Heart
Splash Magazines
The Blessing of a Broken Heart Review – Resilience From Tragedy by Elaine L. Mura
Splash Magazines