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Beneath the Ice of the Vistula
Opening Date: Feb 12, 2026
Closing Date: Feb 28, 2026
Playing @
West End Theatre
The Church of St. Paul & St. Andrew, New York, NY 10024
In BENEATH THE ICE OF THE VISTULA, a reclusive Jewish composer and his Polish cook form a volatile bond in the weeks leading up to the Nazi invasion, forcing them to confront art, love, and survival in a world on the brink of collapse. Set in Warsaw on the eve of World War II, the play reflects on the vanished world of pre-war European Jewish culture — its music, literature, theater, and everyday life — and on the fragile human connections that persist even as catastrophe approaches. While the historical background is grave, the play itself is not bleak; it is a declaration of life, filled with warmth, irony, tenderness, and moments of humor that affirm the resilience of the human spirit.
Cast
- Cady McClain
- Brad Fryman
- Roman Freud
- Lev Grzhonko
Written By
- Roman Freud
Music
- Inessa Zaretsky
Director
- Eduard Tolokonnikov
TDF Tickets Offers:
TDF Member tickets:
Available
Listed at 
Never
Full-price tickets:
$60.54 - $76.54
Accessibility
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Box Office
There isn't a permanent box office. -
Curb Ramps
Yes -
Restroom
One and two levels below the theatre, accessible by stairs or elevator. -
Elevator\Escalator
Yes: Elevator -
Telephone
None -
Entrance
Theatre is housed in the Church of St. Paul and St Andrew and the entrance is up several stone steps. Wheelchair-accessible entrance on West End Avenue, through the sanctuary. -
Visual Assistance
None -
Folding Armrests
None -
Water Fountain
Yes -
Assisted Listening System
None -
Wheelchair Info
The first row can be removed for wheelchair accessibility.
