Jewish Broadway
This composer-lyricist transformed the American musical with psychologically complex scores
Oy vey, who is Stephen Sondheim
The country that has the largest Jewish population in Latin America?
Oy vey, what is Argentina
Midge Maisel and her family are members of this Jewish denomination in New York.
OY, what is Reform Judaism?
This singer-songwriter of The Velvet Underground was born Lewis Allan Reed.
OY, who is Lou Reed
In 2013, Thanksgiving coincided with this Jewish holiday, leading to the nickname “Thanksgivukkah.”
OY, what is Hanukkah?
Played the Emcee in Cabaret, winning both Tony and Oscar recognition for the role, bonus points for his birth name.
Oy vey, who is Joel Grey
Term describes Jews who secretly practiced Judaism while outwardly Christian, not to be confused with bitcoin.
Oy vey, what are crypto Jews
Midge’s father, Abe Weissman, often debates Jewish intellectual life at this Ivy League university.
OY, what is Columbia University?
Punk legend who was born Jeffrey Ross Hyman in Queens, New York.
Oy vey, who is Joey Ramone
Passover often overlaps with this Christian holiday that also celebrates themes of rebirth and renewal.
What is Easter?
Playwright that brought explicitly Jewish and LGBTQ themes to Broadway in Torch Song Trilogy
Oy vey, who is Harvey Fierstein
Nickname given to Jewish farmers in Argentina?
OY vey, what are Jewish Gauchos
Midge’s mother, Rose, insists on maintaining this Jewish tradition of matchmaking.
OY, what is arranged marriage?
Chaim Witz, aka Gene Simmons, frontman for KISS and known for his tongue and fire-breathing, was born in this Israeli City
Oy vey, what is Haifa
Hanukkah and this Christian holiday both involve gift-giving and festive lights in December.
What is Christmas?
Composer of Little Shop of Horrors and many Disney scores as well as being a NRHS graduate- class of 1967
Oy vey, who is Allen Menken
Brazilian city that is a major center of Jewish life?
Oy vey, what is Sao Paolo
Midge’s comedy style is compared to this Jewish vaudeville tradition.
OY, what is Borscht Belt humor?
Jewish songwriter famous for sardonic, character-driven rock songs like “Short People.”
Oy vey, who is Randy Newman
Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement, occasionally falls near this American civic holiday honoring workers.
OY my back Hoits! What is Labor Day?
Jewish composer who wrote both Wicked and Godspell
Oy vey, who is Stephen Schwartz
1994 terrorist attack that marked the deadliest antisemitic incident in Latin American history occurred in this city
Oy vey, what is Buenos Aires (AMIA community center)
This Jewish Catskills resort is featured in Season 2.
OY, what is Steiner’s Resort?
Carole King album that is one of the best-selling by a female artist in history
OY vey, what is Tapestry
Purim, a joyous Jewish holiday with costumes and celebration, sometimes overlaps with this American tradition of dressing up.
OY What is Halloween?