David Perlman Gives You a First Look at the New Off-Broadway Musical Amerike—The Golden Land

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David Perlman Gives You a First Look at the New Off-Broadway Musical Amerike—The Golden Land

Last updated July 7th, 2017 by David Perlman

The hilarious and charming David Perlman is back off-Broadway in the new musical from the National Yiddish Theatre, Amerike—The Golden Land

. Running at downtown's Museum of Jewish Heritage, the show charts the Jewish immigrant experience that shaped America.

David took over the BroadwayBox Instagram on July 6 to give followers a first look at life backstage at Amerike. Scroll on to see his day, and see him live through August 6.

Hello!!! It's @davidbperlman bringing you backstage for a two show day of Amerike the Golden Land, a beautiful Off Broadway musical about immigration.... in Yiddish! (There are English supertitles.) Click video for Yiddish! #amerikegoldenland #yiddishtheatre #offbroadway @folksbiene

A post shared by BroadwayBox.com (@broadwayboxcom) on Jul 6, 2017 at 9:31am PDT

@stephli619 getting her hair ready to play Gussie in Amerike the Golden Land. This one is a star! Takeover by @davidbperlman #amerikegoldenland #yiddishtheatre #offbroadway #folksbiene

A post shared by BroadwayBox.com (@broadwayboxcom) on Jul 6, 2017 at 10:49am PDT

Places! We're going to Amerike. #amerikegoldenland #immigration #yiddishtheatre #offbroadway

A post shared by BroadwayBox.com (@broadwayboxcom) on Jul 6, 2017 at 11:05am PDT

And just like that, the matinee is done! #amerikegoldenland #offbroadway #yiddishtheatre

A post shared by BroadwayBox.com (@broadwayboxcom) on Jul 6, 2017 at 12:47pm PDT

A quick look at our appropriate surroundings. Amerike The Golden Land takeover by @davidbperlman : @raquelnobile #amerikegoldenland #offbroadway #yiddishtheatre #statueofliberty #immigration #newyork #ladyliberty

A post shared by BroadwayBox.com (@broadwayboxcom) on Jul 6, 2017 at 1:25pm PDT

Drama Desk Award nominated director Bryna Wasserman is in the house as we are still in previews and making changes. This woman is the real deal: strong and nurturing, supportive and a true visionary. Amerike The Golden Land takeover by @davidbperlman #amerikegoldenland #immigration #yiddishtheatre #offbroadway #folksbiene @folksbiene

A post shared by BroadwayBox.com (@broadwayboxcom) on Jul 6, 2017 at 2:52pm PDT

We're back at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, which is home to the Off-Broadway musical Amerike The Golden Land, playing through August 6th. Come for the show, stay for the exhibit! #amerikegoldenland #museumofjewishheritage #offbroadway #yiddishtheatre

A post shared by BroadwayBox.com (@broadwayboxcom) on Jul 6, 2017 at 3:26pm PDT

These two hooligans. #meshuggah @grantjrichards @mayafrances Amerike The Golden Land takeover by @davidbperlman #amerikegoldenland #yiddishtheatre #offbroadway #folksbiene #bffs

A post shared by BroadwayBox.com (@broadwayboxcom) on Jul 6, 2017 at 3:59pm PDT

Speed questions with Zalmen Mlotek, co-creator, composer, MD of Amerike the Golden Land. You'll love his final answer. Hosted by Ensemble extraordinaire @mayafrances Takeover: @davidbperlman #amerikegoldenland #offbroadway #yiddishtheatre

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We wear lots of clothing. Hydration is key. #amerikegoldenland #yiddishtheatre #hydration #offbroadway

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From the Lower East Side to a flapper girl! @raquelnobile : @grantjrichards #amerikegoldenland #offbroadway #yiddishtheatre #flappergirl

A post shared by BroadwayBox.com (@broadwayboxcom) on Jul 6, 2017 at 5:48pm PDT

@g7.fit.tenor getting ready for the finale.: @davidbperlman #amerikegoldenland #yiddishtheatre #offbroadway @folksbiene

A post shared by BroadwayBox.com (@broadwayboxcom) on Jul 6, 2017 at 5:58pm PDT

Second show is wrapped! Come see Amerike The Golden Land now through August 6th! @grantjrichards @alexanderkosmowski #amerikegoldenland #offbroadway #yiddishtheatre #klezmer

A post shared by BroadwayBox.com (@broadwayboxcom) on Jul 6, 2017 at 6:15pm PDT

Team Stage Management!! They are the miracles that make this show run. #stagemanagement #stagemanager #amerikegoldenland #yiddishtheatre #offbroadway

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One more pic of these beauties from backstage of Amerike The Golden Land. #amerikegoldenland #yiddishtheatre #immigration #offbroadway #musicaltheatre

A post shared by BroadwayBox.com (@broadwayboxcom) on Jul 6, 2017 at 7:19pm PDT

Thanks for following along! Come see Amerike The Golden Land, playing through August 6th at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Battery Park. Tix at nytf.org @folksbiene. Follow me and #winnietravid at @davidbperlman Have a great summer! #amerikegoldenland #yiddishtheatre #immigration #nyctheatre #offbroadway

A post shared by BroadwayBox.com (@broadwayboxcom) on Jul 6, 2017 at 8:51pm PDT

Don't miss David Perlman and Co. in Amerike—The Golden Land at the Museum of Jewish Heritage through August 6.