In 12th century Jerusalem, Jews, Christians, and Muslims reside side by side in peace—or so they hope. As tensions boil, the ruling sultan asks: “Which religion is the one most beloved by G-d?” Lives, and the existence of Jerusalem itself, are on the line as the intelligent Jewish merchant Nathan sets forth to answer the question. This comedic and relevant 18th-century Shakespearean play is filled to the brin with mistaken identities, fumbled romances, and relationships across cultural and religious boundaries. Michael Bloom’s smart new adaptation celebrates the common humanity that unites us all.