About This Show

Adapted for the stage and directed by Aaron Posner, Chaim Potok’s My Name Is Asher Lev follows the journey of a young Jewish painter torn between his Hasidic upbringing and his desperate need to fulfill his artistic promise. When his artistic genius threatens to destroy his relationship with his parents and community, young Asher realizes he must make a difficult choice between art and faith. This stirring adaptation of a modern classic presents a heartbreaking and triumphant vision of what it means to be an artist.

Show Details

Running Time: 1hr 20min (0 intermissions)
Dates: First Preview: August 18, 2011 Opening Night: August 21, 2011 Final Performance: September 4, 2011