The Jewish Priest, The Gangster, & The Magician

This is a wickedly funny, fast-paced farce that blends Jewish tradition, mobster chaos, and magical mischief into one unforgettable ride. Ron Yavnieli’s sharp writing, paired with Steven Brandon’s dynamic direction, delivers a Fringe-worthy knockout filled with clever twists, heart, and hilariously high stakes. ... full review

Very creative and a lot of fun! ... full review

It was beshert.. great show! All should see! ... full review

A fun little show. A lot of clever Jewish references if you grew up in that world. ... full review

The creative team and cast of The Jewish Priest, The Gangster & The Magician deliver a wildly entertaining show that blends love, religion, crime, and illusion with an unmistakably Jewish sensibility. At a time when Jewish identity feels increasingly politicized and Jews themselves feel under threat, it’s refreshing and cathartic to laugh out loud at a story so unabashedly steeped in tradition, Talmudic loopholes, and 1940s-era Jewish resistance.The play manages to make the Talmud both accessible and hilarious, folding in farcical twists and magical misdirection to create something uniquely original and culturally resonant.... full review

If you’re looking for an evening full of laughter, surprises, and genuinely charming chaos, The Jewish Priest, The Gangster, & The Magician delivers all that and more. With a bold premise and an even bolder cast, this offbeat comedy dives headfirst into themes of love, loyalty, and tradition—then gleefully tosses the rulebook out the window. The story centers on a deeply conflicted Jewish Piest who finds himself hopelessly in love with a married woman. The catch? According to religious tradition, he can’t marry a divorcée—only a widow. Enter his loyal, if slightly misguided, gangster friend, who’s more than willing to “solve” the problem in his own criminally creative way. Just when it seems like the plan might go horribly (or hilariously... full review

I was actually blown away by how great this show was. I have seen lots of shows with Jewish themes where the characters are stereotypes or tropes but these characters felt real and grounded, even thought the show itself was a fun and whimsical tale set in the 30s. I highly recommend! Great direction by Steven Brandon ... full review

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Great show! Great cast! I want to see more from writer/creator Ron Yavnieli - this guy is a stone-cold talent. And I'd love to see this play on a bigger platform.... full review