PRESS
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“The best entertainment decision you could
make in years, see this show.”
– The Jewish Journal
“Onstage, stories illuminate differences between sexes.”
– J Weekly, San Francisco
“Wonderful evening of entertainment…extremely funny.”
– Broadway World
“‘Forgiveness’ raises curtain on days of Selichot.”
– St Louis Jewish Light
“Such a good time…extremely funny.”
– Broadway World
“The best entertainment decision you could make in years.”
– The Jewish Journal
“Jewish Theater Group Takes on Jewish Female Stereotypes.”
– Los Angeles Times
“intimate, artful piece…”
– The Los Angeles Post
“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
“Persian women stage bittersweet memories in new play.”
– Times of Israel
“Enormous crossover appeal. A fast-paced scrapbook, funny and heartwarming … unqualified delight” – ArtsinLA
“Enormous crossover appeal. A fast-paced scrapbook,funny and heartwarming…unqualified delight.”
– ArtsInLA
THE BRAID/JWT FAVORITES
Los Angeles Times
Tik Tok’s “it” Granny
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
Times of Israel
Illuminating the Human Condition
BroadwayWorld
It’s So Chewish! Jewish Women’s Theatre Explores Special Connection Between Food and Jewish Life
The Argonaut
Double Identity
PERSIAN SUNRISE AMERICAN SUNSET
Jewish Journal
Persian Sunrise American Sunset & The Hilarious Stories in Between
The Argonaut
The Braid Shines a Light on Persian American Stories
Forward
Next Gen American Iranian Voices
THE REST IS HISTORY
The Argonaut
Living Through History
BroadwayWorld
Play Series THE REST IS HISTORY Announced At The Braid
The Three Tomatoes
The Rest is History
FAMILY MATTERS
Jewish Journal
Complicated Family Stories Are Explored in The Braid’s New Salon Show ‘Family Matters’
BroadwayWorld
Complex and Complicated Stories About Family Explored in The Braids New Salon Show
VIOLINS OF HOPE
BroadwayWorld
The Braid, LAJSCP, and Temple Isaiah Present the World Premiere of STORIES FROM THE VIOLINS OF HOPE
Stories from the Violins of Hope at The Braid
Los Angeles Daily News
Stories from the Violins of Hope
The Argonaut
Restoring Hope – Story of violin repair artists give new life to Holocaust musicians
Culver City News
Stories from the ‘Violins of Hope’ to honor International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Carol’s Culture Corner
Stories From the Violins of Hope
Enlace Judío México
Historias de los violines de la esperanza
(Stories from the violins of hope)
Milenio
Obra de teatro en línea cuenta las historias de los violines del Holocausto
(Online theatre tells the stories of the violins of the Holocaust)
El Universo
Llega en streaming la historia de los violines que sobrevivieron al Holocausto
(The story of the violins that survived the Holocaust arrives via streaming)
VIRTUAL SUNDAY MORNING WITH THE BRAID
The Argonaut
Genealogy-Westside Happenings
Jewish Mothers – Westside Happenings
Visionary Jewish Architects
Jewish Architects – Westside Happenings
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
Ruth Weisberg to be Featured in New Art Talk Event from The Braid
The Braid to Celebrate the Festival of Lights with Author Talk and Performance Tribute to the Life of Leonard Cohen
Brian Sonia-Wallace Heads To Jewish Women’s Theatre For Special Zoom Event
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
The Argonaut
The Show Must Go On
Santa Monica Observer
Jewish Women’s Theatre at National Women’s Theater Festival
Santa Monica Daily Press
The Shows Must Go On…Line
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
AHA! Moment
Jewish Journal
Virtual Theater: Telling Tales of Sudden Clarity in ‘AHA Moment’
BroadwayWorld
The Braid Hilarious New Salon Show, AHA MOMENT
The Argonaut
The Braid Announces Its 2021 Season of Storytelling
Bonnie Priever Curtain Up
An Aha Moment to Hold Onto
ARISE MY FRIEND MY BEAUTIFUL ONE AND GO FORTH
Times of Israel
Illuminating the Human Condition
Palo Alto JCC
Arise My Friend My Beautiful One
I AM A JEW
Jewish Journal
Jewish Women’s Theatre Celebrates It’s Bat Mitzvah With New Virtual Show
Broadway World
Bat Mitzvah Zoom Celebration Featuring New Salon Show To Kick Off Jewish Women’s Theatre’s 13th Season
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
Sex, Addiction & Love Ready To Zoom Into Your Living Room (or Bedroom) From Jewish Women’s Theatre
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
Jewish Women’s Theatre Opens 12th Season with Moving, Personal and Hopeful Stories about Mental Health
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
Theatre Ariel
True Colors Online
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
Latin Heart Jewish Soul
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
BroadwayWorld
JWT to Celebrate National Latino Heritage Month
Jewish News of Northern California
Chutzpah & Salsa Looks at Latina Jews
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
THE MATZO BALL DIARIES
The Argonaut
Stories to Warm the Soul
BroadwayWorld
Jewish Women’s Theatre To Perform In Jewish Communities In Six Southern States
Tallahassee Democrat
Dish Up Matzo Ball Diaries
United Hebrew Congregation
The Matzo Ball Diaries
JCC Rochester
Stories of Food and Family
Temple Beth El
The Matzo Ball Diaries
The Jewish News of Northern California
Jewish Women’s Theatre Brings Matzo Ball Diaries and More to Palo Alto