'Indecent' brings true story of antisemitism, Jewish theatre and the value of community to Wirtz 'Indecent' brings true story of Jewish theatre to Wirtz
In February 1923, Polish-Jewish playwright Sholem Asch’s controversial Yiddish play “God of Vengeance” opened on Broadway, attracting criticism for portraying prostitution, queer relationships and Jewish culture onstage. Two weeks later, the show’s entire cast was arrested on charges of obscenity. Now, a century later, the Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts is staging...
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