“Unorthodox,” the hit Netflix limited series, earned an impressive eight Emmy nominations earlier this month. I believe that at least one of these nominations began with the audition tape of the show’s lead actress, Shira Haas, who plays Esther or “Esty.”
The show highlights the journey of Esty, a young woman who leaves the Hasidic community of Brooklyn to pursue her passion for music.
I watched the show with great interest as I share a number of similarities with Esty. I grew up in the ultra-Orthodox community of Jerusalem and left the neighborhood when I realized I wouldn’t be able to maximize my full potential as an artist.
There is a pivotal scene when Esty auditions for the prestigious conservatory in Berlin. Esty sings two songs for her audition — one a song by Schubert, “An Die Musik,” and the other a popular Yiddish song that is commonly performed at weddings,...
The show highlights the journey of Esty, a young woman who leaves the Hasidic community of Brooklyn to pursue her passion for music.
I watched the show with great interest as I share a number of similarities with Esty. I grew up in the ultra-Orthodox community of Jerusalem and left the neighborhood when I realized I wouldn’t be able to maximize my full potential as an artist.
There is a pivotal scene when Esty auditions for the prestigious conservatory in Berlin. Esty sings two songs for her audition — one a song by Schubert, “An Die Musik,” and the other a popular Yiddish song that is commonly performed at weddings,...
- 8/27/2020
- by Ayelet Raymond
- The Wrap
This past Thursday at Broadway Sessions was exceptionally aoeWickeda at the 5th Annual Elphaball We added some Glinda's into the mix this year an had an absolute blast. Our iconic lineup included Eden Espinosa, Saycon Sengbloh, Cassie Okenka, Kristy Cates, and Maddy Trumble with fierce special guests Ally Ivey, Elizabeth McMonagle, Imari Hardon and Karine Hannah. We had such a blast celebrating the past, present, future of a show that is so near and dear to us and theatre fans everywhere...
- 10/28/2019
- by Ben Cameron
- BroadwayWorld.com
Lesli Margherita Matilda, Dames at Sea, Jenna Leigh Green Wicked, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Kristy Cates Wicked, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, Celia Gooding Jagged Little Pill, Carly Ozard Midler on the Roof, Sarah Beth Pfeifer The Lightning Thief, Ben Roseberry The Lion King, A Gentleman's Guide, and Lianah Sta. Ana Miss Saigon have joined the cast of 54 Sings Pnk at Feinstein's54 Below, Sunday, August 19th, 2018, at 700Pm amp 930Pm.
- 8/15/2018
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma today announced major casting decisions for its 50thAnniversary Season in 2013, featuring new and returning national talent including Nicholas Rodriguez, Heather Botts,Steve Blanchard, Heather Botts, Alan Muraoka, Lyn Cramer, Kristy Cates, Tom Flagg, Erin Bowman, Derrick Cobey and more. All four shows-tarzan, The King And I, The Will Rogers Follies and Big River-will be performed at the Civic Center Music Hall in Oklahoma City.
- 4/4/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Broadway Sessions is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week. The show is created and hosted by Ben Cameron Bway Wicked, Aida and Footloose and features musical director Joshua Stephen Kartes on piano. This Thursday, November 8th, Broadway Sessions is thrilled to welcome performances by Kristy Cates, Jamie Cepero and more.
- 11/7/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
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