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Great Entertainment! Leaves You Feeling Good! Review by: mello-roll man, Feb 9, 2007 |
You don't have to be Jewish or from Brooklyn to love this show. (My wife is from Texas and she loved it.) Jake Ehrenreich is funny, warm and a first rate performer. In "A Jew Grows in Brooklyn," he opens his heart to the audience as he shares his life story. There are lots of good jokes that go over well and poignant moments besides. Ehrenreich is backed by a 4-person band/singing ensemble and the musical numbers are terrific.
In all ... read more this is a show that anyone over 30 will have no trouble relating to. I Think the only reason the critics didn't give it stronger reviews is that when it comes to Off-broadway, they're always looking for the unusual or bizarre and this show is definitely not that.
It is 2 hours of great, mainstream down-to-earth entertainmen t that leaves you feeling good about this country and life in general. Don't miss it!
I plan to follow Jake Ehrenrich's career for years to come. He's just that good! |
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The Audience as old as the Jokes.. don't go! Review by: theaterguy, Jan 8, 2007 |
Oh my god, this would be better described as a Jew grows old in Brooklyn. The real question about this show, is who really cares! This was the worst afternoon of theater and we took my parents who also hated it.
Just how many times can you throw a Yiddish word for no reason in the dialogue? This actor is marginally talented and for $65, what a waste of money! |
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Review by: , Dec 23, 2006 |
| Saw this show with 3 friends and we all loved it. Jake is an amazing performer,singing, playing various instruments, can tell a story a and a joke, plus knows how to connect with the audience. Being both Jewish and from Brooklyn, and around the same age as Jake, it really brought back memories of growing up in Brooklyn, going to the Catskills, and various other life events. It was a wonderful show. |
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What a treat! You'll love it!! Review by: Lady Lawyer, Nov 1, 2006 |
| As a first generation American Jew, whose parents were Holocaust survivors, I found this show to be marvelous. It was warm, loving, nostalgic and utterly entertaining. I saw this show with a friend who is a fourth generation American, and wondered if her experience mirrored mine. Indeed, she embraced the show in the very same way as I did. Although not familiar with some of the Yiddish songs, they warmed her heart as they did mine. ... read more All together, I am able to heartily recommend this show to everyone. Like the ad...you don't have to be Jewish to love Levy's rye. Well, likewise, you don't have to be Jewish to love this show. I could see it again! |
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Funny, entertaining and poignant!!! Review by: She, Oct 16, 2006 |
| This was an entertaining show that left my husband and I talking about it for several days after the show. You don't have to be Jewish to love this show. It is easy to relate to the actor growing up in a finacially struggling home filled with lots of love from the family. Yuo can also relate to the times in which the author grew up. We loved the fact that Jake, spoke with the audience and we felt as if we were sitting in his home instead ... read more of a theater. |
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A Jew Grows In Brooklyn Is A "Hit" Review by: Fef, Aug 15, 2006 |
Jack "Yaunkee" Ehrenreich is a talented,one-man,performer.He's an accomplished storyteller,singer,musician & actor.
The show is thoroughly enjoyable for all ages and all ethnic backgrounds.
Everyone in the audience became a part of Jack Ehrenreich's family by the end of the show! |
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A must see -- great story and music. Review by: jes, Aug 10, 2006 |
Jake is a truly accomplished actor/singer/comedian. It was most enjoyable to look at the jewish culture as it was in the post war days in Brooklyn. Even if you are not a Jewish person the story is interesting and the music wonderful.
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WE LAUGHED, WE CRIED, BUT MOST OF ALL WE ENJOYED!!! Review by: CYBERSANDI, Jul 31, 2006 |
| What can you say about a show that was a one man show, a musical, a drama, AND A COMEDY all wrapped up in one delicious package. Jake is the consummate performer. I heard it was going to Broaday and I sincerely hope it does. I laughed, I cried, and so did my husband and friend. He sings Hebrew songs like a Cantor, not to be believed!!!! Does this sound like I loved the show------I can't wait to see it again!!!!! If you were from Brooklyn, ... read more give yourself a treat and go to see it before it is too late. |
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Nostalgia at its best Review by: R., Jul 26, 2006 |
| What a talent Jake has. His storytelling, singing and dancing are wonderful. You can tell that he has put his heart into this production. I have recommended this show to everyone I know. Walked out of theatre with tears in my eyes because of the beautiful memories this show brought back. |
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Review by: Janet, Jul 23, 2006 |
| Any Jewish adult who grew up in Brooklyn, and also went to the Catskills, will love this show. One of the best I have seen in a long time. I keep recommending it to family and friends. |
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thumbs up from us in canada Review by: t&e, Jul 18, 2006 |
| not being american but a canadian jew i found many similarities with jakes story my parents were not in the holocaust but i did have an aunt with the plastic on her furniture my husband and i enjoyed the play very much, laughed at his anecdotes and appreciated the message that we came away with i recommend it even though we were the youngest people in the audience it nonetheless was quite moving the musicians were also quite talented |
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thumbs up from us in canada Review by: , Jul 18, 2006 |
| not being american but a canadian jew i found many similarities with jakes story my parents were not in the holocaust but i did have an aunt with the plastic on her furniture my husband and i enjoyed the play very much, laughed at his anecdotes and appreciated the message that we came away with i recommend it even though we were the youngest people in the audience it nonetheless was quite moving the musicians were also quite talented |
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An enjoyable theatre experience Review by: paulg, Jul 10, 2006 |
| I enjoyed every minute- although it is a one man show- Jack is a terrific performer and it did not drag. Highly recommend it! |
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Review by: , Jun 25, 2006 |
What a talent !!!! It's the story of all of our families.
Fabulous fun that touches the heart! |
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A must see for any 50ish jews from NY area! Review by: dvl519, Jun 11, 2006 |
After recieving a notice about this gem on BroadwayBox.com I knew my husband and I had to see this. If you are jewish or married to one like myself, you will truly enjoy this show. My husband had tears in his eyes at the end he was so touched. Almost all jewish boys and girls around their 50's can relate to this show.
Go see it...you'll be talking about it for awhile. |
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