(HILLSIDE, NJ) -- Kean Stage presents L'Chaim - A Toast to the Jewish Legacy of Broadway on Saturday, December 20, 2025 in Enlow Recital Hall. From the stages of the Lower East Side to the bright lights of Broadway, this is a musical journey that pays tribute to the Jewish legacy of musical theatre by exploring and celebrating the unique role of Jewish composers and lyricists.
Rooted in history, heritage, and tradition, four Jewish performers bring to life the most iconic songs from the stages of the past and present, along with the historical stories that accompany them. Featuring favorite selections from musicals such as Fiddler on the Roof, South Pacific, West Side Story, The Sound of Music, The Wizard of Oz, Guys & Dolls, Funny Girl, The Little Shop of Horrors, Cabaret, On the Town, Company, Les Misérables, and more!
The performance features an acclaimed cast of Broadway veterans. Jill Abramovitz has appeared in Beetlejuice, Fiddler on the Roof, Cinderella, and 9 to 5, with TV credits including The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Chicago Med. Matthew Amira recently starred in the world premiere of Gatsby: An American Myth and toured nationally with Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Greg Kamp’s credits include Catch Me If You Can and Barry Manilow’s Harmony, alongside producing work on Broadway. Dana Steingold originated roles in Beetlejuice and The Cottage and appeared in Kimberly Akimbo and Avenue Q. The show is directed and written by Gordon Greenberg, an award-winning director with Broadway and West End productions to his name, and features music direction by Bálint Varga, a celebrated conductor and composer whose work has been performed at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall.
Tickets range from $52-$78 and are available for purchase online. Enlow Recital Hall is located at 215 North Avenue in Hillside, New Jersey.
Kean Stage at Kean University educates, entertains and challenges audiences by presenting high-quality programs that reflect the diversity of the region and of the arts. These cultural offerings complement the intellectual life of the classroom for our students, increase opportunities for community engagement, and provide affordable access to the arts for New Jersey residents.
Audiences of all ages are invited to enjoy a wide range of professional theatre, Broadway tours, dance performances, concerts, international films and family-friendly shows. In addition, Kean Stage encourages University students to attend events, and provides several opportunities to explore the performing arts through masterclasses, workshops, lectures, and employment opportunities as ushers, backstage technicians and box office staff.
Kean University, New Jersey’s urban research university, is a national institution of higher education recognized for its diversity, innovation and the social mobility of its graduates. Designated an R2 research university by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, Kean ranks among the top eight percent of U.S. universities for research and doctorate production. Founded in 1855 as a teachers college, Kean has evolved into a thriving research university that supports students as they persist to graduation, give back to their communities and launch successful careers. Kean’s six colleges offer more than 50 undergraduate programs, six doctoral degree programs and more than 70 options leading to master’s degrees, professional diplomas or certifications, across a full range of academic subjects. With campuses in Union, Toms River and Manahawkin, New Jersey, and Wenzhou, China, as well as Kean Online, the University provides students of all backgrounds an affordable and accessible world-class education.
