Jews on Broadway: A Historical Survey of Performers, Playwrights, Composers, Lyricists, and Producers
Stewart F. Lane
From Fiddler on the Roof to West Side Story, Jewish artists have left an indelible mark on the American stage. In Jews on Broadway, Tony Award-winning producer Stewart F. Lane offers a sweeping chronicle of the Jewish influence on Broadway, spotlighting the performers, playwrights, composers, lyricists, and producers who shaped the cultural heartbeat of 20th- and 21st-century theater.
With lively profiles and behind-the-scenes anecdotes, Lane traces the evolution of Broadway through the lens of Jewish creativity and resilience—from Yiddish theater roots to the golden age of musicals and beyond. This engaging volume is both a celebration of artistic achievement and a testament to how Jewish voices helped define the very spirit of American entertainment.
A must-read for theater lovers, cultural historians, and anyone interested in the intersection of Jewish identity and the performing arts.