Published on: Nov 26, 2014
Soul Returns Off Broadway at Actors Temple Theatre
Previews Nov 26, 2015 Opening Night Dec 14, 2014 – Closing Jan 25, 2015
Soul Doctor is an exhilarating musical journey through the triumphs and tribulations of a cultural phenomenon. It tells the fascinating story of the father of popular Jewish music, Shlomo Carlebach, and his unlikely friendship with Nina Simone.
A modern-day troubadour, Shlomo ignited the spirit of millions around the world with his soul-stirring melodies, transformative storytelling and boundless love. After his escape from Nazi Germany, the young Rabbi befriended the legendary jazz singer Nina Simone who introduced him to soul and gospel music. With the High Priestess of Soul as his inspiration, Shlomo created a joyous new sound with melodies that fused his roots with American popular music.
With his meteoric rise as a “Rock Star Rabbi, he struggled to harmonize his traditional beliefs with the “free love” generation of the 1960s. Today, his uplifting music and message help to define America’s most defiant era.
Cast
Dianna Barger – Ruth
Lee Hollis Bussie – Bandleader/Sinner
Debra Cardona – Mother
Rosalie Graziano – Young Eli Chaim, Production assistant, u/s Young Shlomo
Jacob Heimer – Eli Chaim, u/s Shlomo
Anthony Laciura – Reb Pinchas, Moishaleh
Janelle McDermoth – Pastor, u/s Nina
Don Meehan – Father, Rebbe, Engineer
Erin Mosher – Rebel, u/s Ruth, u/s Mother
Josh Nelson – Shlomo
John Plumpis – Milt Oken, u/s Father, u/s Reb Pinchas
Jesse Swimm -Dr Joel, Blind Guitarist, u/s Eli Chaim, u/s Moishaleh
Hayden Wall – Young Shlomo, Joel
Danyelle Williamson – Nina
Creative Crew
Daniel s Wise – Book
David Schechter Lyricist/Co, Creator/Artistic Consultant
Mindy Cooper – Director/ Choreographer
Neshama Carlebach – Additional Material
David Goldstein – Scenic Deign
Tristan Raines – Costume Design
Zach Blane – Lighting Designer
Raymond Schilke – Sound Design
Brad Peterson – Projection Designer
Steve Margoshes – Arrangements/Orchestrations
Seth Farber – Music Director/Arrangements
Jim Morgan – Associate Music Director
Jen Donohoo – Assistant Director/ Assistant Choregrapher
Catch it at Actors Temple Theatre
Previews Nov 26, 2015 Opening Night Dec 14, 2014
Closing Jan 25, 2015
339 W47th Street (Between 8th & 9th Aves)
