“From Baghdad to Brooklyn,” written and performed by Michelle Azar, was a sell-out success on Broadway in September 2017. Azar’s story enables her to weave a powerful story of a family who’s very different worlds collide. Her solo performance attempts to understand her confusion and eventual embracing of the convergence of her Middle Eastern and East European ancestors’ psyche and experiences. Her show grapples with these different worlds through stories, dance, and songs. Hebrew, Arabic and Yiddish lyrics are intertwined in her storytelling to inject authenticity and humor.
Women of Temple Beth Emeth will bring the unique spirit of Michelle Azar to Temple Beth Emeth for her one-woman show. Accompaniment will be by TBE member and multi-faceted musician, Dave Gitterman.
“From Baghdad to Brooklyn” performance is on Thursday, November 15, 2018, 7:30 p.m. Dessert reception to follow the 60 minute performance. Tickets will be sold online at www.wtbe.org and also at the night of the performance, 2018. 2309 Packard Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, Adults $20/ Students $15. Order now to reserve seating.