Tuesday, May 21
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. || Afternoon Tunes
The Yiddish Hour
Theresa Tova
A magnificent hour of Yiddish songs performed by one of Toronto’s most adored Yiddish singers! Moving effortlessly between English and Yiddish, Theresa Tova sings old and new favourites. Bring a friend
for an afternoon nosh while Theresa takes you on her musical Yiddish journey, a sentimental ride that you’ll wish could go on forever!
Theresa Tova is an actor/singer and writer with a Gemini nomination and two Dora Award nominations. Stage roles include Emma Goldman in the first national Broadway tour of Ragtime, Yenta in Fiddler on the Roof, and Lady Jane in Patience. Theresa wrote, starred, and co-produced Still the Night, a musical that won four Dora Awards, including Best Production, Best Musical and Best New Play. Theresa has recorded three acclaimed CDs, leading Planet Jazz to call her a “towering, pan-cultural jazz-cabaret diva”. www.theresatova.com
This event is presented in partnership with the Committee for Yiddish
No cover charge. Food and drinks available for purchase.
Middle Eastern /Mediterranean Tapas Bar
Mezzetta Café Restaurant / 681 St. Clair Avenue West / 416-658-5687
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