Amerike – The Golden Land NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if you enjoy your Yiddish and American history set to music

Don't see it if you don't speak Yiddish and are challenged by reading supertitles.

See it if you have an abiding love of Yiddish songs; you're interested in a basic introduction to Jewish American history.

Don't see it if you're looking for a nuanced story; watching things in a foreign language frustrates you. Read more

See it if A pleasant, upbeat, necessarily brief overview of history, encompassing hope and hard times. Sometimes hilarious too.

Don't see it if Existential gloom is your preference. You hate musicals. Read more

See it if have any interest in Yiddish theater; the show is fun (not as good as last year's Golden Bride). Timely and well cast.

Don't see it if aren't interested in an immigration story or Yiddish Theater.

See it if You like rich cultural experiences grounded in history and experience; want to see immigrant experiences explored over time; love singing!

Don't see it if You think Amerike shoud be spelled with a ca . . .

See it if You are interested in a well-done history of Jewish immigration that is relevant for many of today's immigrants

Don't see it if Supertitles are difficult for you

See it if You are interested in the history of Jewish immigration told by talented actors and singers.Lots of belly laughs too!

Don't see it if Just see it! Very amusing and entertaining,especially on a hot day.

See it if you are okay with community-theater style production value. It is very cool how they have supertitles for the yiddish though.

Don't see it if you don't like history or yiddish theater.