Mandy Patinkin in Folksbiene fundraiser, NYC, Jun 16
Mandy Patinkin sings "Mamaloshen" at Carnegie Hall, 7:30pm
A benefit for the future of Yiddish Theatre in America
This historic and exciting gala will bring together the diverse community of supporters who share in a love of Yiddish culture and a desire to ensure its continued dynamic presence in our lives. The concert will also feature appearances by the all-star female Klezmer ensemble Mikveh, the internationally acclaimed clarinet virtuoso David Krakauer, the fabulous New Yiddish Chorale directed by Zalmen Mlotek, soloists Cantor Jack Mendelson, and Cantor Rebecca Garfein and a Grand Chorus of New York and New Jersey school children who will join Mandy Patinkin on the stage of Carnegie Hall to sing in Yiddish and to have an experience they will remember for the rest of their lives.
Call 212-213-2120 or 1-800-9-YIDDISH, or visit us on the web at www.folksbiene.org.
Dear Friends,
The Folksbiene Yiddish Theatre will present the beloved Theater, Concert, Film and TV star Mandy Patinkin and his celebrated "Mamaloshen" concert in a benefit to save the Yiddish theater in America at Carnegie Hall on June 16, 2005.
The purpose of this concert is to raise funds for the Folksbiene Yiddish Theater to be able to continue presenting its gems of Yiddish drama, music and literature for audiences of all ages, and in communities throughout America.
The great film and theater stars Anne Jackson and Eli Wallach will be honored, and the chair of the evening will be the author of Fiddler On The Roof Joseph Stein, and his wife Elisa Stein. Co-chairs will be Mark and Anita Sarna, and Mark and Audrey Mlotek.
The Folksbiene needs your support. By purchasing your tickets now, you will ensure the best seat locations for the concert, and help the Folksbiene avert the high costs of advertising later - money which will be better utilized for producing Yiddish theatre. By sharing this e-mail with all of your like-minded friends and contacts, you will be joining the ever expanding community of Yiddish supporters who have embraced this cause as their own.
Tickets are $500, $250, $150, $75, and $50. Call 212-213-2120 or 1-800-9-YIDDISH, or visit us on the web at www.folksbiene.org.
With gratitude,
Stanley Siegel, Development Director
Moishe Rosenfeld, Producer
Comments
My daughters were singing with Mandy. I'm kvelling.
Now Mandy can change his "One Minute Waltz" song and say that he sang in Carnegie Hall.
Posted by: adrienne slomin | June 19, 2005 7:31 AM
Mazl tov!
Posted by: Ari Davidow | June 19, 2005 10:54 AM