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Stand-by Joined: 7/3/05
#100re: Jewish Broadway Stars
Posted: 1/4/06 at 1:00pmYeah, he is. Though he was quoted somewhere as saying something like "Christmas is my favorite holiday, even though I'm Jewish." It made me laugh. :)
#101re: Jewish Broadway Stars
Posted: 1/4/06 at 1:32pm
"Did you know that Shoshana is actually Hebrew for "flower"?"
More specifically it means Rose. "Perach" (pronounced pear-ach, yes, with the phlegmy sound at the end) actually means flower.
#102re: Jewish Broadway Stars
Posted: 1/4/06 at 1:36pm
I'm trying to find the interview where Adam talks about Christmas, being Jewish, etc. I'm pretty sure it was along the lines of that his favorite holiday is "Christmas, even though I don't celebrate it." I think I remember reading/hearing that he was half Jewish, or something, but hell if I know. He does make good Jewish jokes, whatever he is.
ETA -- I found the link on Google, but the site itself no longer exists. It was an interview done by like... a high school student or something -- I distinctly remember a site that had a photo of this girl with Adam in his dressing room, and she interviewed him -- bunch of random questions, really. For instance, the Google summary has a bit that says his favorite food is "Cuban Chinese" food. What the hell is Cuban Chinese food? Anyway, that's *definitely* the link, but it's gone. Sorry.
wickedrentq
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/6/04
#103re: Jewish Broadway Stars
Posted: 1/4/06 at 2:16pm
Yeah, Adam makes good Jewish jokes...I loved when he referenced the Hagaddah at the Symphony Space Interview 
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Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/03
#104re: Jewish Broadway Stars
Posted: 1/4/06 at 2:49pm
Ron Silver, Bob Balaban, Bill Macy, Ron Perlman, Jackie Hoffman, Marissa Jane Wincur-...
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Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#105re: Jewish Broadway Stars
Posted: 1/4/06 at 3:51pmHaha I am loser and checked to see about Adam Pascal, and it says that he's 100% Jewish. Exciting.
lovepuppy
Broadway Star Joined: 12/7/05
#106re: Jewish Broadway Stars
Posted: 1/4/06 at 4:04pm
>>and being "Jewish" doesn't necessarily mean one follows that religion either. For example: Idina Menzel. Okay, list her as Jewish, but she quit Hebrew school before she was ever bat mitvah'd and, well...yeah. She seems to be pretty open about not really following any particular religion.
I'm sure there are plenty of other "Jewish" performers around like that.
Maybe so, but she was married under a chuppah. Who knows, maybe it was to placate her parents. But she and Taye reportedly brought both of their faiths/traditions to their wedding.
Brad Garrett is Jewish too--that shocked me when I heard it but I guess it's true!
I think Adam Pascal is half-Jewish but doesn't practice anyway.
And Rain Pryor (Richard Pryor's daughter--admittedly not a Broadway person but is going on tour with a one-woman show called "Fried Chicken and Latkes" so please don't flame me--) is half-Jewish, pretty neat, huh! :)
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Updated On: 1/4/06 at 04:04 PM
#107re: Jewish Broadway Stars
Posted: 1/4/06 at 4:08pm
What is this "it" that says Adam's 100% Jewish? Just curious.
I think that Adam's parents are divorced, which could easily impact his situation, but again, hell if I know. The details are his deal really, though, not ours.
#108re: Jewish Broadway Stars
Posted: 1/4/06 at 4:16pm
Thanks Em, now I'm craving Cuban Chinese food. No idea what it is, but it sounds good. Did you try caching the page to see if the article came up? Sometimes that works.
This is completely random, but is Michael McGrath actually half-Jewish? I just thought it would be funny if he was because of his line in Spamalot.
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#109re: Jewish Broadway Stars
Posted: 1/4/06 at 5:47pm
I seriously want to know what Cuban Chinese food is!
I cached the page and it worked!! You've got to scroll way, way down to find it, but it's at the link on the bottom of this post.
The section is called "Former Teen Rocker Rocks Broadway."
Favorite holiday: "Christmas. Even though I'm Jewish, Christmas is the most fun!"
Mystery solved! Well, the non Cuban Chinese food mystery, that is. Maybe it's meant to say Cuban OR Chinese? He says the Emcee is his dream role; that's warm and fuzzy, right there. Cute picture, but Adam, that shirt! 
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lovepuppy
Broadway Star Joined: 12/7/05
#110re: Jewish Broadway Stars
Posted: 1/4/06 at 6:24pm
"Does he sing in the shower: Nope that's my quiet time!"
Aww.
"There is no use trying," said Alice; "one can't believe impossible things." "I dare say you haven't had the practice," said the Queen. "When I was your age, I always did it for half an hour a day. Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast." --Alice in Wonderland
#111re: Jewish Broadway Stars
Posted: 1/4/06 at 6:25pm
"Well, just saying that when someone asks this type of question and they say "it really doesn't matter, I'm just curious", you can bet there's more than that reason for asking. I'd like to know why the curiosity about who's Jewish? I doubt if I'll get more of an answer than "just curious", or "because they're public figures". Lame. There are public figures of all religions and lifestyles. Why are you wondering about Jews? If you have nothing to hide with this curiosity, then let's hear your reason. That's how I feel about this type of thread. Carry on. '
One: I am Jewish and like to learn about actors and actresses who I share traits with. And Two: I like to learn as much as possible about people I admire.
Thise are the reasons why I find this interesting.
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- Tom Stoppard, Shipwreck
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#112re: Jewish Broadway Stars
Posted: 1/8/06 at 3:34pmTony Randall was Jewish. So is his longtime pal Jack Klugman.
#113re: Jewish Broadway Stars
Posted: 1/8/06 at 6:25pm
Hank Azria is a sephardic jew.
I believe Greg Edelman is a non-practicing jew.
Henry Goodman is jewish
Harold Pinter and Tom Stoppard are both of jewish descent.
Lauren Bacall is jewish
"It does what a musical is supposed to do; it takes you to another world. And it gives you a little tune to carry in your head. Something to take you away from the dreary horrors of the real world. A little something for when you're feeling blue. You know?"
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#114re: Jewish Broadway Stars
Posted: 1/8/06 at 11:15pmI believe Zoe Wanamaker is half Jewish. Her dad was the late actor Sam Wanamaker who was Jewish. I don't think her mother is Jewish.
Yankeefan007
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
bwayondabrain
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/05
#117re: Jewish Broadway Stars
Posted: 9/15/06 at 10:03pm
i think she would make a very hot Jew, if she is one
anyone know? good question,jamesmacon!
:)
SweetQintheLights
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/12/05
#118re: Jewish Broadway Stars
Posted: 9/15/06 at 10:04pm
James- I don't know...I don't think so but...
This is a radom threadjack- do you live in S. Jersey?
"How bout a little black dress?"~hannahshule
"I have a penis, not a vagina." ~munkustrap178
SweetQintheLights
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/12/05
#120re: Jewish Broadway Stars
Posted: 9/15/06 at 10:08pm
Just wondering. It's a long story.
"How bout a little black dress?"~hannahshule
"I have a penis, not a vagina." ~munkustrap178
#121re: Jewish Broadway Stars
Posted: 9/16/06 at 4:17amI'm partially Jewish, and partial to Jewish men!
Jeanne51
Swing Joined: 4/11/04
#122re: Jewish Broadway Stars
Posted: 9/27/06 at 7:11am
"just because Foster is not a "jewish name" doesnt mean that one cant be jewish. i know a jew named McMillan!"
I agree, the name doesn't tell the whole story. I know a Cohen who isn't Jewish.
#123re: Jewish Broadway Stars
Posted: 6/9/08 at 10:57pmIdina actually is Jewish. She records Hanukkah songs, does Hanukkah, said that she would raise her kids (at least) partially Jewish, did a Hebrew song, she's Jewish, but she's just not Orthodox or religious. And she did Hebrew school. She said that "Eleka nahmen nahmen" sounded like Hebrew to her. Also, this does not make one a Jew, but she performed at Bar Mitzvahs for years.
#124re: Jewish Broadway Stars
Posted: 6/9/08 at 11:08pmAnd you bumped this thread why...
Oh, and I almost forgot to mention...I'm the good cop, he's the bad cop.
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