Join us for a Yiddish Sing-along with Joanne Borts and Zalmen Mlotek: A Joyful Evening of Music, Storytelling and Community
Celebrate Jewish heritage with Joanne Borts, veteran theater performer and celebrated Yiddish performer, alongside Zalmen Mlotek, conductor, pianist, and artistic director of The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene. A joyous event not to be missed.
Joanne’s Broadway credits include Fiddler on the Roof with Topol, Cinderella with Eartha Kitt, the original Broadway cast of Once, and the critically acclaimed Yiddish Fiddler, directed by Joel Grey. She is also the director and co-author of Kids & Yiddish! Joanne has had the privilege to perform alongside many celebrated stars of the Yiddish stage, Klezmer greats and Broadway legends. Her debut solo album, Lush & Hora, features tributes to Yiddish theatre, ‘60’s folk, Broadway classics and barbershop quartets, and will be available on Borscht Beat in early 2027.
Zalmen Mlotek is a conductor and pianist and is the artistic director of award-winning National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (
nytf.org), whose
Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish directed by Joel Grey will be premiering in Los Angeles at the Ahmanson Theater in February 2027. Mr. Mlotek is an internationally recognized authority on Yiddish folk and theater music and is a leading figure in the Jewish theater and concert worlds. He has deep roots in Yiddish culture and an extensive musical education. This unique experience combined with his talent and passion has merged into a career that has revitalized the world of Yiddish music and theater.
This joyous event will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a wine reception. The program will start at 7 p.m.
TBE & Gold Coast Members: $30
Non-Members: $40
Bring-a-Friend Special — $60 for Two!
Member and non-members are invited to bring a guest and enjoy the evening together for just $60 for two tickets.
Bring a friend. Sing along. Celebrate Yiddish music and culture together!
A program of the Susan Stumer Cultural Arts Center
