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The Weekend of June 17, 18, 19, 2022, Lisner Auditorium, Washington, DC

Washington, DC, April 15, 2022….Jeremiah Theatricals is pleased to announce a special presentation of Messiah The Musical In Concert at the Lisner Auditorium on the George Washington University Campus in Washington, DC, Friday through Sunday, June 17- 19, 2022.

Messiah The Musical In Concert begins with Mendel Moskowitz alone in his Brooklyn apartment, praying to God in song. Not getting an immediate answer, he falls asleep. What then unfolds is a fantastical journey! Set to a gorgeous Broadway-style score, Yeshua (Jesus in Hebrew) takes Mendel on a whirlwind tour back in time to Ancient Jerusalem where he meets the Disciples as well as the buffoonish Beelzebub and the Demons.

A dramatic, sometimes hilarious battle between good and evil ensues not only for Mendel but also between Yeshua and Beelzebub. Yeshua is triumphant over Beelzebub, death and hell. And Mendel is transformed from questioning the meaning and significance of his life to being filled with inspiration, hope and joy!

With uplifting universal appeal, with the epic quality of a "Fiddler On The Roof" or a "Les Miserables" and with exquisite music comparable to Gershwin or Richard Rodgers, Messiah The Musical In Concert brings the Gospel story gloriously alive on stage!

PERFORMANCES

Three performances will be held at The Lisner Auditorium in Washington, DC:

*    Friday at 7:30 pm

*    Saturday at 7:30 pm

*    Sunday, 3 pm matinee with private VIP invitation-only reception to follow.

TICKETS

Tickets available for orchestra and terrace seating. Special rates for groups, seniors, and students. Buy tickets now at InstantSeats! Here's the link to InstantSeats: 

https://www.instantseats.com/events/Messiah

When the Ginsberg's first produced this musical off-Broadway in 1985 under the original title of Rabboni, the critics raved!

"Ebullient joy!" - Richard F. Shepard, The New York Times

"An Up-Tempo, Captivating Success! - The Jewish Telegraphic Agency

"Exhilarating musical celebration!" - Rose Golden, The Messianic Times

"Better than Fiddler on The Roof!" - Gary Selman, Two Nice Jewish Boys Radio on WWDJ

"The greatest portrayal of the Gospel ever to come out of the creativity of man!" - Messianic Rabbi Jerry Feldman, Congregation Adat Yeshua

"There is not a more beautiful love story in the history of the world than the Gospel," says Jeremiah Ginsberg. "We delight in bringing this magnificent age-old story to life, to dramatize God's love for humanity through the musical theatre art form."

Esther De Pommery, Countess of Lambrey, a Swiss activist and founder of Esther de Pommery Comtesse de Lambrey Foundation, is the Honorary Chair of Messiah The Musical In Concert.

"When God gave His only Son for our salvation, He did it out of love," says Countess Esther de Pommery. "In these trying times, we forget the meaning of that sacrifice. I'm very excited to support my dear friends, the Ginsbergs, who use the medium of musical theater to remind us of what it means to love. The world needs this now more than ever."

Messiah The Musical In Concert will feature, among other prominent performers, European Opera star, Graciela Araya, as the Mother of Yeshua. She has an extensive operatic repertoire, and her signature part is the title role in Carmen which she has performed over 400 times. As a Guest Artist, Graciela has performed leading roles with The Royal Opera in London, the Opera National de Paris, The Metropolitan Opera, Los Angeles Opera, Seattle Opera and Carnegie Hall.

Ballet Magnificat! The most prominent Christian Ballet company in the world with its legendary dancers will also be featured in the musical!

Julien Benichou, Artistic and General Director of the Washington Opera Society, will conduct the 20-piece orchestra for a thrilling musical experience!

Nouveau Productions, a full-service production and events company, specializing in producing live events, conferences, procurement of entertainment, artistic direction and event management services for some of the most significant institutions and individuals around the world, will provide Video Services for Messiah The Musical In Concert. A few of their notable clients include PBS, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, and HBO.

LISNER AUDITORIUM

The Lisner Auditorium is an anchor for arts & culture at George Washington University (GW). The Lisner hosts world class events and brings over 100,000 visitors a year to the Foggy Bottom Campus. Revered as a National & DC Historical Landmark, The Lisner is uniquely suited to host high profile political and celebrity speakers, iconic musical artists from home and around the world and community events for GW and the greater DC-area. The Lisner holds a prominent place in the cultural life of Washington, DC. Located in the heart of the nation's capital, in a vibrant neighborhood, it is bordered by the Potomac River, the Watergate complex, the White House and the State Department. The Lisner Auditorium has a seating capacity of 1,500 and is located at 730 21st Street NW, Washington, DC 20052.

Jeremiah Theatricals is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to producing uplifting Biblical musicals designed to enrich lives and entertain people everywhere. Website: https://jeremiahtheatricals.org. 

Press contact:

For press tickets to the show, promotional material of the cast and performance including photos, press releases, etc., and for interviews, please call: Jan Du Plain at 202-486-7004 or janduplain@gmail.com

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