Our 2009/2010 season was a resounding success! Check back later this summer for a complete listing of our 2010/2011 schedule. Thank you.
PAST PERFORMING ARTS SERIES EVENTS:
 Frank Ferrante in
An Evening With Groucho
Saturday, April 24, 2010 8pm
Sunday, April 25, 2010 2pm
Award-winning actor/director/playwright Frank Ferrante recreates his PBS, New York and London acclaimed portrayal of legendary comedian Groucho Marx in this hilarious, fast-paced performance of Groucho’s best one-liners, anecdotes and songs. Accompanied by his onstage pianist, Jim Furmston, Ferrante portrays the young Groucho of stage and film, and reacquaints us with the likes of brothers Harpo, Chico, Zeppo and Gummo, Charlie Chaplin, W.C. Fields, Greta Garbo, and others. A show perfect for all ages!
 LECTURE: Rabbis, Rogues and Schlemiels: Jewish Humor and its Roots
with Lewis Glinert, Professor of Hebraic Studies, Dartmouth College
Thursday, April 15, 2010 (7pm)
Is Groucho's humor Jewish? Indeed, what IS Jewish humor, what are its roots and what can it tell us about ourselves? Join Dartmouth professor Lewis Glinert for an in-depth look at Jewish humor through the ages. An informative evening that is sure to tickle your funny bone!
Lewis Glinert is Professor of Hebraic Studies at Dartmouth College, former Chair of the London University Centre for Jewish Studies, and an ordained Orthodox rabbi. He is the author of the best-selling The Joys of Hebrew (Oxford University Press) and in 2009 was voted Best Professor by the Dartmouth College Student Assembly.
 Assume the Position with
Robert Wuhl
Saturday, March 20, 2010 8:00 pm
Sunday, March 21, 2010 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm
School’s back in session! In an all-new follow-up to his acclaimed HBO special, Emmy-winner Robert Wuhl (best known as Arli$$) delivers an imaginative, irreverent comedic history lesson that playfully examines some of the facts, myths, and myths-that-became-facts that have permeated American history. Mixing pop culture with historical events and lighthearted observations from pundits, Robert Wuhl is the history teacher you never had (but wished you did)!
“Robert Wuhl has found another pot of gold with this dissection of history…smart and uproariously comic romp that connects the dots between pop culture, textbooks and legends…” Variety
 Ribs and Brisket Revue
New England premiere!
Saturday, October 24, 2009 8pm
Sunday, October 25, 2009 2pm
Ribs and Brisket Revue has been serving up heaping helpings of ‘40s & ‘50s-style Jewish jazz, Yiddish swing, and various kosher-style blues to fans everywhere. Ribs and Brisket Revue both entertains and impresses: chicken soup for the weary, postmodern soul. The most fun you’ll have at a concert this year!
Related events:
Pre-show Talk:
Roots: Klezmer Meets Jazz—Exploring Jewish and African-American musical traditions
Hankus Netsky
Faculty, New England Conservatory; Founder and director, Klezmer Conservatory Band
Sunday, October 25, 2009 12:30pm
Brisket Bake-off
Download the Brisket Bake-Off Recipes (pdf)
A panel of culinary judges, including Firefly’s chef Steve Uliss and PBS Cookbook authors Sheila and Marilyn Brass, will select the best recipes. The five final contestants will be invited to the Saturday night Ribs and Brisket Revue at which the winner will be announced—and a taste of the winning recipe will be served.
Winner receives:
- Gift certificate to Firefly Restaurant
- Free tickets to selected JCC events
- JCC gym bag
- Bragging rights!
To enter, send an email to brisket@jccgb.org with your recipe and contact information, including telephone number at which you can be reached during the day, by October 8, 2009. By entering you acknowledge that the JCC has the right to use, reproduce, and distribute your recipe for informational and marketing purposes.
 Three easy ways to purchase tickets:
- Online by the clicking on the show titles or Buy Tickets Online image.
- By calling OvationTix at 1-866-811-4111
- By visiting the Box Office in the lobby of the JCC.
Box Office Hours: Wednesdays, 12pm-5pm and 2 hours before performances.
Box Office Telephone: 617-965-5226
Box Office Email: boxoffice@jccgb.org
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