For his residency at Roulette, composer Alex Weiser presents an evening of songs culminating in a work-in-progress performance of the complete first act of his opera-in-progress, State of the Jews, with librettist Ben Kaplan.
State of the Jews follows Theodor Herzl in the last year of his life, as his efforts to secure a Jewish homeland become increasingly desperate. It includes scenes from the Sixth Zionist congress, in which Herzl proposes Uganda as a possible land for Jewish settlement, and Herzl’s visit with Pope Pius X, in which he seeks the Pope’s support for a Jewish State.
Interwoven with this public historical narrative is the more intimate story of Theodor’s conflicted relationship with his wife, Julie Herzl, and the toll his political views and activities took on their family life.
Show Finder
Alex Weiser: State of the Jews
First Preview: Jun 5, 2019
Opening Date: Jun 18, 2019
Closing Date: Jun 19, 2019
Running Time: 01:20
https://roulette.org/event/alex-weiser-state-of-the-jews/?utm_source=Roulette+Master+List&utm_campai
Playing @
Roulette
509 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11217
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 16
Audience Advisory: Roulette's main floor is wheelchair accessible space via the ramp entrance on Atlantic Avenue. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be made in advance of the concert or event. Please contact our Box Office at boxoffice@roulette.org or (917) 267-0 368 (voice only).
Performance Schedule
TUESDAY, JUNE 18th @ 8 PM
Music
- Alex Weiser.
Book
- Ben Kaplan.
TDF Tickets Offers:
TDF Member tickets:
Not currently available for this show
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Full-price tickets:
$18.00 - $25.00
Accessibility
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Restroom
All are gender neutral and ADA compliant -
Telephone
None on premises -
Water Fountain
None available. -
Wheelchair Info
Roulette’s main floor is wheelchair accessible space via the ramp entrance on Atlantic Avenue. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be made in advance of the concert or event. Contact Box Office at (917) 267-0368
