Tuesday, June 30, 2020

191. FROM ISRAEL WITH LOVE. From my (unpublished) ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE NEW YORK STAGE, 1970-1975


Company of From Israel with Love.
FROM ISRAEL WITH LOVE [Revue/Hebrew Language/Israeli] D: Avi David; CH: Yakov Kalusky; P: Pageant Productions; P: T.Y., Ltd., and Col. Saul Biber; T: Palace Theatre; 10/2/72-10/8/72 (8)

Company of From Israel with Love.
An Israeli import, performed in Hebrew, and employing performers drawn from the Israeli Army Entertainment Groups unit, half of them men, half women, all attractive and talented. Not overtly militaristic in nature, the music was largely traditional but performed in contemporary modes, including what Clive Barnes called a “rock Hassidic” piece. Critical response was mild and the show quickly folded.

Company of From Israel with Love.