The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene is the longest-consecutively producing Yiddish theatre company in the world, with a history spanning over 109 years. They present plays, concerts, literary events, and workshops in English and Yiddish, with supertitles in English and Russian. Their diverse programming and educational outreach initiatives aim to bring the performing arts to a wide range of communities.
Currently, they are showcasing the world premiere of "Amid Falling Walls," a musical that highlights the resilience of the Jewish spirit during the Holocaust through Yiddish song. Additionally, they have successfully brought the musical "Harmony" to Broadway, in collaboration with Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman. The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene continues to preserve and share Jewish stories and culture through their impactful productions.
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