Why You Should Go...
Established in 1915, the National Yiddish Theater Folksbiene, "the people's stage," became the nation's first social theater by giving voice to an underserved population of immigrant artists and audiences.
NYTF's unique programming celebrates a rich cultural heritage brought to this country from far and wide, preserving a way of life nearly destroyed seventy-five years ago. Additionally, NYTF provides the only opportunity in the United States to see classical Yiddish performances in the same style as Lower East Side Second Avenue.
NYTF aims to bring Jewish culture closer to a secular world by connecting the arts to heritage, identity, and global citizenship. Through strategic programming in theater, music, and education, NYTF provides access to familiar and new culture, enriching cultural identity and broadening cultural awareness.
For 109 years, NYTF has provided high-quality cultural programming, earning eight Drama Desk Award nominations and one special Drama Desk Award.
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Why You Should Go...
Established in 1915, the National Yiddish Theater Folksbiene, "the people's stage," became the nation's first social theater by giving voice to an underserved population of immigrant artists and audiences.
NYTF's unique programming celebrates a rich cultural heritage brought to this country from far and wide, preserving a way of life nearly destroyed seventy-five years ago. Additionally, NYTF provides the only opportunity in the United States to see classical Yiddish performances in the same style as Lower East Side Second Avenue.
NYTF aims to bring Jewish culture closer to a secular world by connecting the arts to heritage, identity, and global citizenship. Through strategic programming in theater, music, and education, NYTF provides access to familiar and new culture, enriching cultural identity and broadening cultural awareness.
For 109 years, NYTF has provided high-quality cultural programming, earning eight Drama Desk Award nominations and one special Drama Desk Award.
What You Should Know...
Open:
Year-Round
Cost: Less than $50
Payment: Cash, Check, MC, Visa, AMEX, Discover
Discounts: Students, Groups
Access: Wheelchair, Public Transportation, Service Animals
Parking: Street
Available: Café, Changing Station, Wheelchairs, Gift Shop
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Fun Facts
The award-winning National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene is the oldest continuously producing Yiddish theater company in the world.
Currently celebrating its 109th season, NYTF represents a rare but vital connection to a culture, a language, and a way of life nearly destroyed following the Second World War.
NYFT presents plays, musicals, concerts, lectures, interactive educational workshops, and community-building activities in English and Yiddish, with English and Russian supertitles accompanying performances.
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