The New Jewish Theatre

October 6 - October 24

My Name is Asher Lev

by Aaron Posner, adapted from the novel by Chaim Potok

This inspiring drama, based on the novel by Chaim Potok and newly adapted by Aaron Posner, is a passionate and poignant coming-of-age story about a young man’s personal struggle between his religious upbringing and his drive to become an artist. Asher Lev, a young Hassidic… Read more >

Upcoming Shows

Welcome to The New Jewish Theatre

The New Jewish Theatre, St. Louis’ Premier Small Professional Theatre, is a culturally specific theatre dedicated to the exploration of universal themes and issues and the examination of the full range of the human experience filtered through the lens of the Jewish experience. Through the medium of theatre, we build bridges of multi-cultural understanding, tolerance, communication and education.

NEW JEWISH THEATRE TO OFFER SALON MUSIC SERIES

In addition to a full season of plays, the New Jewish Theatre will expand and augment its offering of Performing Arts events by offering “SALON MUSIC,” a Chamber Music Series in the intimate Marvin & Harlene Wool Studio Theatre. 

Check this space as we add Series concerts throughout the year.

For further information, call 314-442-3283

NJT COMES HOME TO NEW THEATRE

The New Jewish Theatre has ceased its wandering and has returned to our permanent home on the Millstone Campus of the JCC in the newly renovated Arts & Education Building. Enjoy intimate theatre in our brand new State-of-the-Art facility, the Marvin & Harlene Wool Studio Theatre in the A&E Building of the Staenberg Family Complex.  For further information, call our information hotline, 314-442-3283.

NEW! Online Ticketing Available Now

The New Jewish Theatre has a web based ticketing program through EZTicketsLive.com where you can order all of your season or individual tickets and make secure donations.  Season ticket holders will also find that exchanging tickets is easy too.  We no longer require the old tickets back.  Simply call the box office (314-442-3283) and let us know that you need to exchange your tickets, tell us when you’d like to come and it will be handled on the spot subject to availability.

New Jewish Theatre receives 6 Kevin Kline Nominations for 2009

Outstanding Actress in a Play: Kari Ely: SONIA FLEW
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Play: Alan Knoll: CONVERSATIONS WITH MY FATHER
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Play: Travis Estes: BROOKLYN BOY
Outstanding Sound Design: Bobby Miller: BROOKLYN BOY
Outstanding Director of a Play: Bobby Miller: BROOKLYN BOY
Outstanding Production of a Play: BROOKLYN BOY

For a complete listing of all of the nominees, check the Kevin Kline website

NJT’s Youth Theatre Program

Explore New Jewish Theartre’s Youth Theatre Program, Theatre Chaverim. Learn More >

New Jewish Theatre Merchandise

Buy New Jewish Theatre products only at the NJT store at CafePress! Our store features an assortment of household items such as coffee mugs, mouse pads, coasters, tote bags and magnets. Show your support for The New Jewish Theatre! Click here to shop!