2018/2019 SEASON We are set to embark on our 12th season Becoming Dr. Ruth. We will close out our SAVE UP – a feat that could not be accomplished season with Knishes ’n Grits, a new BAD JEWS 2018/2019 SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS without the continued support of you, musical exploring the connection TO 25% BAR MITZVAH BOY our patrons. You continue to provide us between Jewish melodies and Black BECOMING DR. RUTH with what we consider to be a gift – the rhythms. HERE ARE SEVERAL GREAT REASONS TO SUBSCRIBE: KNISHES ‘n GRITS ability to share with you the Jewish One of the best ways to express oneself story - stories as diverse in nature as the FUNDRAISER is through song. This year we have two ACCESS THE BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE SAVE 10% ON ALL SINGLE TICKETS people they represent. STREISAND x 9 entertaining musical add-ons to help Purchase your subscription before Want to bring a friend? Add on a single ticket Our 2018/19 season will feature an celebrate the Jewish story. For the first ADD-ON August 1, 2018—when single tickets go on to any performance and receive 10% off the incredible array of stories. We are time ever, we are delighted to present a sale —and have the opportunity to get the regular-priced ticket. THE MACCABEATS thrilled to provide you with a 4-show Chanukah concert for the entire family, best seats in the house.* subscription season filled with a mixture featuring the award-winning acapella ENJOY NEIGHBOURHOOD DISCOUNTS AVERY SALTZMAN – Co-Artistic Director of comedy, drama and song, featuring group, The Maccabeats. In April, for Use your HGJTC Subscriber card to enjoy DAVID EISNER – Co-Artistic Director stories about perseverance, struggles one-night only, we invite you to join us NO ADDITIONAL SERVICE CHARGES MATT BIRNBAUM – General Manager and, above all, the celebration of faith. as we celebrate the life and songs of one Subscribers pay only the listed subscription savings at restaurants around the theatre. of the most celebrated Jewish singers of price. No additional service charges or Discount cards will be sent with subscription Board of Directors We are honoured to partner for the first the 20th century, Barbra Streisand. postage. packages. DENE COHEN – President time ever with the Segal Centre in CARY GREEN – Vice President Montreal for our first show of the We believe that live theatre can connect JEFF MORRISON – Treasurer season, Bad Jews – a story about with an audience unlike any other EXCHANGE TICKETS CAN’T MAKE A SHOW DANNY WEBBER – Secretary millennials exploring faith, family and medium. We encourage you to join us, Subscribers may exchange their tickets at Take advantage of our up to 25% savings for LORNE BERNSTEIN – Member at Large legacy. Next, we are thrilled to present along with your family and friends, in no additional charge for another performance. subscribers and receive a tax receipt for the MARK S. ANSHAN the Toronto Premiere of the award- subscribing to make our 12th season a Upgrade fees will apply if you are moving to a shows you cannot attend. HOWARD BIDERMAN winning Canadian play, Bar Mitzvah Boy. season to remember. more expensive performance or tier. MIRIAM GREEN In the spring, we invite you to DAVID MALACH LINDA MILLER experience the remarkable journey of INCLUDES A BOTTLE OF WATER BOOK EARLY TO ENSURE THE BEST SEATS POSSIBLE Karola Siegel, from the Kindertransport All subscribers receive one bottle of water per For more information or to order subscriptions, to becoming one of the world’s most subscription show. Call 416.733.0545 or 416.932.9995 recognizable figures, Dr. Ruth, in DAVID EISNER and AVERY SALTZMAN Co-Artistic Directors *Seating is done based on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be guaranteed or visit www.hgjewishtheatre.com BAD JEWS A SEGAL CENTRE FOR PERFORMING ARTS PRODUCTION
LALLY CADEAU
Oct 20 – Nov 11, 2018 WRITTEN BY STARRING Joshua Harmon Jamie Elman, Ellen Denny, THE GREENWIN THEATRE Toronto Centre DIRECTED BY Jake Goldsbie and For The Arts Lisa Rubin Sarah Segal-Lazar
When three cousins gather in a cramped Manhattan apartment to mourn the death of their beloved grandfather and fight over a precious family heirloom, they learn there is much more at stake than who gets what. Bursting with crisp, fast-paced dialogue, Bad Jews is an exciting exploration of faith, family and legacy that is as thought- provoking and poignant as it is viciously funny.
"FEROCIOUSLY ENTERTAINING."–MONTREAL GAZZETTE
"BLISTERINGLY FUNNY."–LONDON SUNDAY TIME
SUPPORTING SPONSORS ROSALIE & ISADORE SHARP PRESENT BAR MITZVAH BOY A NEW CANADIAN PLAY
Nov 17 – Dec 2, 2018 WRITTEN BY DIRECTED BY Mark Leiren-Young Avery Saltzman THE GREENWIN THEATRE Toronto Centre For The Arts
Joey is a successful lawyer who is used to things going his way. When in his 60s, he suddenly decides he needs a Bar Mitzvah. What begins as a simple item on his to-do list becomes a deep immersion in the necessity of faith, and the meaning behind rituals.
Winner "Best New Play" Jewish Plays Project in America
THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY ORIGINAL STORY… I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT."–JPP FINALIST GERALD SHEFF & SHANITHA KACHAN PRESENT BECOMING DR. RUTH
Apr 30 – May 16, 2019 WRITTEN BY STARRING Mark St. Germain Linda Kash THE GREENWIN THEATRE Toronto Centre DIRECTED BY For The Arts David Eisner
She’s America’s favourite sex therapist! But before she became Dr. Ruth, Karola Siegel had to flee Germany in the Kindertransport, become a sniper in Jerusalem and survive as a single mother in America. Filled with humour and honesty, this play is a triumphant and life-affirming story of a girl who found her own unique place in the world.
“[DR. RUTH'S] STORY IS CERTAINLY A STIRRING ONE…
[AND THIS IS] AN ILLUMINATING PORTRAIT.” –THE NEW YORK TIMES TOBY AND SAUL FELDBERG AND FAMILY PRESENT KNISHES ‘n GRITS
WRITTEN BY May 21 – June 2, 2019 MUSICAL DIRECTION BY Thom Allison and Mark Camilleri THE GREENWIN THEATRE Micah Barnes Toronto Centre STARRING For The Arts DIRECTED BY Thom Allison, Avery Saltzman Micah Barnes and Jackie Richardson
When Black rhythms met Jewish melodies, Jazz and the Broadway musical were never the same.Join the Billboard chart-topping recording artist, Micah Barnes (The Nylons), 2-time Dora-nominee, Thom Allison (Broadway’s Priscilla, Queen of the Desert) and critically acclaimed Jazz and Gospel singer, Jackie Richardson as they take you on a musical journey from the ghettos to the top of the charts. Come celebrate the music of the Gershwins, Irving Berlin, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lena Horne, Sammy Davis Jr., Barbra Streisand, Sophie Tucker, and many more.
"THOM ALLISON BRINGS THE "MICAH BARNES IS ONE OF CANADA'S MOST ACCOMPLISHED HOUSE DOWN."–TORONTO STAR AND ACCLAIMED JAZZ SINGERS."–CANADIAN MUSICIAN
PRODUCTION SPONSORS MURRAY GOLDMAN THE AUBREY AND MARLA DAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION Sun, Apr, 7, 2019 • 7:30pm Sunday November 18, 2018 GEORGE WESTON RECITAL HALL STREISAND x 9 THE MACCABEATS: A CHANUKAH CONCERT A FUNDRAISER FOR THE HAROLD GREEN JEWISH THEATRE COMPANY 3:00pm AN IDEAL FAMILY CHANUKAH CELEBRATION! Toronto Centre For The Arts GEORGE WESTON RECITAL HALL She is one of the world’s greatest Jewish entertainers. From her meteoric rise in The Maccabeats have entertained and inspired hundreds of audiences worldwide, CONCEIVED AND DIRECTED BY Funny Girl to her role as the Yeshiva boy, Yentl, to her world-renowned concerts Toronto Centre For The Arts from Alabama to (New) Zealand and everywhere in between. Using nothing Avery Saltzman spanning the globe, Barbra Streisand has been entertaining the world for over five more than the unadulterated human voice, a clean-cut presentation, and a little decades! We invite you to join us and 9 of Canada’s leading musical theatre ladies SUPPORTING SPONSORS Jewish humor, this unique group of singers are able to connect with fans of all MUSICAL DIRECTOR for an evening of songs as we celebrate Bab’s life and career. JUDY KLARMAN & ERIC BRESLER backgrounds and ages. Mark Camilleri RONDA & CARY GREEN LIMITED SEATING—ONLY AVAILABLE TO SUBSCRIBERS THROUGH JULY 31 MARK STEINFELD Tickets range from $15 - $35 Tickets range from $36 - $136 (plus taxes and service charges) (plus taxes and service charges) MON/TUES WED/THURS SAT OPENING NIGHT/WED NIGHTS/SUN NIGHT NIGHT SHOW CALENDAR 2018/2019 AFTERNOON U 18 17 16 15 4 3 2 1 U GREENWIN THEATRE T 18 17 16 15 SOUND BOOTH 4 3 2 1 T BAD JEWS TORONTO CENTRE FOR THE ARTS OCTOBER 20 - NOVEMBER 11, 2018 BECOMING DR RUTH APRIL 30 - MAY 16, 2019 S 18 17 16 15 14 5 4 3 2 1 S Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 5040 YONGE STREET 15 OCTOBER 16 17 18 19 20 21 29 APRIL 30 1 MAY 2 3 4 5 R 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 R 8:00PM 2:00PM 8:00PM 1:00PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 2:00PM MORE SEATING AND PRICING OPTIONS THAN EVER BEFORE P 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 P 8:00PM 7:00PM 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 O 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 O TIER ONE 8:00PM 1:00PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 2:00PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 1:00PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 2:00PM N 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 N 8:00PM 7:00PM 8:00PM Monday & Tuesday Night & Wednesday Matinee - $235 M 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 M 29 30 31 1 NOVEMBER 2 3 4 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Wednesday & Thursday Night & Sunday - $295 8:00PM 1:00PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 2:00PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 1:00PM 8:00PM L 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 L 8:00PM 7:00PM 8:00PM Saturday Night - $340 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 K 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 K 8:00PM 1:00PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 2:00PM KNISHES 'n GRITS MAY 21 - JUNE 2, 2019 J 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 J 8:00PM Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun H 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 H 20 MAY 21 22 23 24 25 26 TIER TWO BAR MITZVAH BOY NOVEMBER 17 - DECEMBER 2, 2018 8:00PM 1:00PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 2:00PM G 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 G Monday & Tuesday Night & Wednesday Matinee - $195 8:00PM Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun F 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 F 27 Wednesday & Thursday Night & Sunday - $255 12 NOVEMBER 13 14 15 16 17 18 28 29 30 31 1 JUNE 2 8:00PM 2:00PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 1:00PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 2:00PM E 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 E 8:00PM Saturday Night - $300 D 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 D 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 ADD-ONS 8:00PM 1:00PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 2:00PM C 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 C 8:00PM 7:00PM For More Information or to Order Subscriptions, THE MACCABEATS SUNDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2018 3:00PM B 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 B 26 27 28 29 30 1 DECEMBER 2 Call 416.733.0545 or 416.932.9995 or 8:00PM 1:00PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 2:00PM A 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 A STREISAND x 9 SUNDAY APRIL 7, 2019 7:30PM visit www.hgjewishtheatre.com 8:00PM TO GET TICKETS STAGE THROUGH A GROUP DISCOUNTS CALL 416.932.9995 X 224 | ADULT: Discounts for groups of 10+ | STUDENTS: $18 tickets for student groups Accessible Seating DONATION CALL 416.932.9995 X 223 2018-2019
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