Jewish Broadway Stars — Page 2

"No one is overreacting! All I said is "Just curious---what difference does it make?" because I was curious as well. Geez. "

Cause it happens in every thread like this. Ask once, you dont need to repeate it.

I am not saying its got to the point yet, but i remember the one where someone was asking if the one rent actor was gay. Oh my god ... did enough people write back asking is this appropriate, why do you need to know.

Again they are stars, people are curious.

YAY I love Judy Kaye even more now! And Ethel Merman even less!

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Well, one's religion is often more than just "what they believe." It's usually a major part of their culture/lifestyle, so I understand why people are interested in this topic.

However...FYI, having a "Jewish" last name doesn't necessarily make one Jewish

"I don't understand why a performer's religion matters."

Oh, it doesn't, it was just a question. As Spamalot puts it so succinctly, "You won't succeed on Broadway if you haven't any Jews."

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First off, the poster could just be curious. Maybe the poster is Jewish and wishes to be a Broadway performer, knowing that there are other similar performers out there can be comforting. Regardless, knowing that there are Jewish stars on Broadway could inspire tons of young kids who maybe feel isolated as "the only Jew in their community." They'll know that if they have enough talent, they too can star on Broadway. I don't see why it's a big deal whether people discuss religous beliefs of performers or not.

People often just get their nose out of wack take the offense when it comes to religion and feel the need to squash a perfectly civil discussion.

I'm sorry if I came off a bit pretentious. I'm a little tired.

Have a good day.

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Tell me, Were there offended threads here when "The Producers" opened on Broadway too? Go yell at Eric Idle, He says you WONT succeed on Broadway if you aren't Jewish. Such Drama!

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Some people on this board are so easily offended...

Well, personally, here are some reasons I am curious.

*My grandpa was Jewish, and I've always been at least entertaining the idea of looking into Judaism, since I was raised without any relegion.

*I grew up in cities in Ohio that had basically no Jewish people. I went to NYC last spring and for the first time ever realized what people meant when they said my sister "looked Jewish." I had never really thought about the fact that people assume there is a "look" to being Jewish. Or that there were names that sounded Jewish.

Basically, I'm interested because I'm a quarter Jewish, and it wasn't until recently that I've had much exposure to Jews outside of my family. ::shrug:: It doesn't affect whether or not I like actors, it's just interesting to me.

come on guys, we all know that everyone on broadway is jewish, just like all the producers in the movies and TV.

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Linda Lavin is Jewish.

Ok, yes I am Jewish, no I didn't mean to offend anyone. I think if you're actually offended by this post, then maybe you should just go and well I don't know. Maybe you are secretly wanting to be Jewish. Who knows.

So Adam Pascal is Jewish?

wow..I am surprised Al Jolson hasn't been mentioned yet..probably one of the most famous of all. He was born Asa Yoelson in Lithuania.

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Updated On: 1/2/06 at 10:53 AM