The 2008 season at the JCC’s 550-seat Axelrod Performing Arts Center kicks off with three spectacular performances featuring top-notch talent from Israel to Deal.
Israeli Superstar Din Din Aviv
On Saturday evening, March 22, Israeli Superstar Din Din Aviv will perform the songs that launched her to stardom in Israel. One of Israel’s most popular musicians, Din Din Aviv is the recipient of the Best Artist In Music Award given by the Israeli Minister of Culture. The former lead singer for the world-famous Idan Raichel Project, Din Din and the group won Song of the Year for “Im Telech.” She also won Breakthrough Artist of the Year with the song “Gaya,” and her song “Shir Lahava” is considered a second national anthem by many Israelis.
This special event starts with a pre-concert light Israeli buffet at 8:15 pm. The concert starts promptly at 9 pm. Tickets are $25 adults; $5 children ages 8-15 with adult; $10 student with student ID; and $20 seniors.
Fiddler on the Roof
JCC’s sensational Center Drama theater troupe is back with a world-class performance of Fiddler on the Roof. Featuring leading community theater actors, including Ellen Jemal, Ken Wasser, Ruthie Levy, Raisy Sultan and Janet Chrem, as well as newcomers Linda Dayan and Joelle Missry, to name a few. The show opens on Thurs., April 3 at 8 pm; and runs Sat., April 5 at 8:30 pm; Sun., April 6 at 2 pm; Sat., April 12 at 8:30 pm and Sun., April 13 at 2 pm. The show is directed by Arlene Schulman of Freehold.
Fiddler on the Roof has touched audiences around the world with its humor, warmth and honesty. Featuring songs loved the world over including “Sunrise, Sunset,” “If I Were a Rich Man” and “Matchmaker,” to name a few, Fiddler On the Roof is simply Broadway at its very best. Tickets are $25; $20 seniors and students
Rami Kleinstein Yom Ha’atzmaut Concert
Come celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut with Israel’s greatest singer/composer Rami Kleinstein on May 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Rami Kleinstein has often been compared to Elton John and Billy Joel. Rami is known for his beautiful love songs, soothing voice and delicate piano-playing. Rami has had a very prolific career as both a composer and a performer.
In 2005 Rami released his latest album Harbe Panim (Many Faces), which penetrated the top of the charts in Israel. Tagit at Zeh (Say It), Rami’s seventh album, achieved platinum status within a few months. In 1997, Rami’s album Everything You Want reached triple platinum after only 10 days. This success was no surprise as Rami had already been elected Israeli Radio and Television’s Singer of the Year in 1995 after his Apples and Dates album reached triple platinum. In 1986, Rami’s first solo album, The Day of the Bomb achieved Gold status.
Tickets are $54 VIPs; $36 general admission; and $20 students and seniors. Dessert reception following the concert.
The Rami Kleinstein concert is sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Monmouth County and the JCC of Greater Monmouth County.
For tickets or more information about upcoming events, please call the JCC Box Office at 732-531-9100 x 142.
