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Mayumana’s Be to Bow at Union Square in February

A scene from BE
(© The Mayumana Company)
A scene from BE
(© The Mayumana Company)

Mayumana, the internationally acclaimed performance art phenomenon from Israel, will makes its American premiere with Be, which will begin previews at the Union Square Theatre on February 23, with an official opening slated for March 13.

Created and directed by Eylon Nuphar and Boaz Berman, this new 90-minute show combines elements from various art disciplines based on music, movement, acting, dance, and rhythm. The production features scenic design by Nizan Refaeli, costume design by Neta Haker, lighting design by Eyal Tavori, and sound design by Amir Schorr.

The multinational cast includes Berman, Sharon Ben Naim, Vicente de Andres, Michael Feigenbaum, Alba Bonal Garcia, Silvia Garcia de Ves, Ido Kagan, Yael Mahler, Eva Boucherite Martin, Taly Minkov, Reut Rotem, Ido Stadler, Aka Jean Claude Thiemele, and Hila Yaffe.

Since its creation in 1996, Mayumana has performed over 5,000 shows in more than 30 countries worldwide. It is the recipient of the Award for Excellence in Theater Production by Israel’s National Academy of Theater.

For more information, please visit www.BeOffBroadway.com.

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