The Plaza Theatre Hosts Original Grease Star in Staged Musical Reading of Borsch Belt Bistro
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL. – The Plaza Theatre in Manalapan, is proud to present the staged reading of Borscht Belt Bistro by Carol Mendelson and Ken Mazur. Taking place at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 30, and 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 31, 2012, the stage will come alive as the cast gives new voice to this epic tale of love, music, and memories.
Told as an engaging flashback by Lena to her granddaughter, Molly, the story begins with seventeen-year-old Lena and her family arriving in the United States from Russia . Lena shares memories of living in a cramped apartment in New York City with her parents, her father’s brother and his wife, and their struggles doing all they can to survive. Lena finds her love of music at a young age and uses her talent to help to support her family. Her singing reveals a great talent and catches the attention of not only good guys, but also gangsters. She becomes a legend on the streets, which is where she meets her true love, Benny, and gets mixed up with Jewish mob boss, Maxie. Lena ’s uncle takes on Maxie by opening up The Borscht Belt Bistro in a tale that will have you on the edge of your seat.
Ilene Kristen, who is famous for her roles on One Life To Live, Ryan’s Hope, and as the original Patty Simcox on Broadway, will play Mama; Missy McArdle who has found fame regionally with her knockout performances will play older Lena; Avi Hoffman, who has found fame on television and on stage around the Country will play Uncle Ruby; and Zoey Burger, a local 11-year-old sensation, will play Molly. Andy Rogow is Director and Alan Jacobson is Producer.
Tickets for the reading are $10 each. For more information, or to purchase tickets,please call (561) 588-1820 or visitwww.theplazatheatre.net.
ABOUT THE PLAZA THEATRE:
The Plaza Theatre, a not-for-profit 250-seat theatre, is home to a variety of light-hearted shows, with an occasional gripping drama, that will please every show-goer. Opened in early 2012 by Alan Jacobson, a Palm Beach Gardens resident who ran the Florida Jewish Theatre for five seasons in the 1990s and then became an independent producer of cabaret shows, musical revues and comedies such as If You Ever Leave Me … I’m Going With You and Down the Garden Path, which played at the Royal Poinciana Playhouse, The Plaza Theatre promises lower-than- average ticket prices and is bringing quality entertainment to all. The Plaza Theatre is located at 262 S. Ocean Blvd in Manalapan , FL. For more information, please call (561) 588-1820 or visit www.theplazatheatre.net.