A Skirball Academy Class
John Kenrick:
Great Jewish Entertainers
This class will examine the dazzling careers and fascinating private lives of three beloved Jewish talents from the worlds of theater, opera and cinema who are still celebrated today:
Al Jolson, a Russian Jewish immigrant who conquered vaudeville, Broadway and popular music before popularizing the new art form of sound film.
Beverly Sills, a Brooklyn-born soprano who followed an acclaimed singing career by brilliantly managing New York City Opera and rebuilding Lincoln Center.
Walter Matthau, born into poverty in Manhattan, then rose to fame (and won a Tony) on Broadway and TV before enjoying a long Academy Award-winning career in Hollywood.
Mondays, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
March 9, 16, 23
$75 | $108 Temple Emanu-El members
Free for Friends of Streicker
OFFERED IN-PERSON
Skirball Academy General Information
Jane Moyse Gilder Chair in American Jewish History
An entertainment historian, John Kenrick has worked in the theatre at every level, eventually serving as personal assistant to six Tony Award–winning producers, including the team behind the original production of Rent. He has taught at NYU, The New School and the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, is creator of the website Musicals101.com and founding curator for the new Museum of Broadway.
Mondays, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
March 9, 16, 23
$75 | $108 Temple Emanu-El members
Free for Friends of Streicker
This class will examine the dazzling careers and fascinating private lives of three beloved Jewish talents from the worlds of theater, opera and cinema who are still celebrated today:
Al Jolson, a Russian Jewish immigrant who conquered vaudeville, Broadway and popular music before popularizing the new art form of sound film.
Beverly Sills, a Brooklyn-born soprano who followed an acclaimed singing career by brilliantly managing New York City Opera and rebuilding Lincoln Center.
Walter Matthau, born into poverty in Manhattan, then rose to fame (and won a Tony) on Broadway and TV before enjoying a long Academy Award-winning career in Hollywood.
OFFERED IN-PERSON
Skirball Academy General Information
Jane Moyse Gilder Chair in American Jewish History
An entertainment historian, John Kenrick has worked in the theatre at every level, eventually serving as personal assistant to six Tony Award–winning producers, including the team behind the original production of Rent. He has taught at NYU, The New School and the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, is creator of the website Musicals101.com and founding curator for the new Museum of Broadway.