Seasons of Love: A Rosh Hashanah Celebration with Broadway Stars
Shabbat Music
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4m 3s
How do you measure a year? In "Seasons of Love" (Rent), it's measured through love, and that's exactly what we aimed to bring to life.
We’re beyond grateful for the incredible Jewish Broadway stars who joined Cantor Schwartz at Park Avenue Synagogue to surprise our community with a powerful moment of unity, love, and reflection during Rosh Hashanah services.
May this year be filled with countless moments of joy, compassion, connection, and peace. Shanah Tovah!
Cast (in order of appearance): Julie Benko, Nathan Salstone, Talia Suskauer, Bob Mcdonald, Etai Benson, Jesse Nager, Jenny Rose Baker, Danny Kornfeld, Lindsay Lavin, Zachary Piser
Producers: Amanda Lipitz and Henry Tisch
Music Director: David Enlow
AV: Oscar Acevedo, Terrell Simms, Erik Van Batavia, Justin Goodman
Special thanks to Cantor Mira Davis and Composer Zina Goldrich
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