My Name Is Asher Lev Tickets

My Name Is Asher Lev tickets are available to see the Off Broadway production. Although a relatively new production, the play has won over both audiences and critics. The Huffington post has described the play as "A triumph. One of the best plays of the year." Telling the story of a young aspiring artist, the play makes for a great theater experience. The stage performance My Name Is Asher Lev is sure to make for quality theatre experience. 
 
My Name Is Asher Lev is based on the celebrated author Chaim Potok's novel of the same name. The theatrical adaptation has been written by Aaron Posner. The production has been directed by none other than the renowned Gordon Edelstein. The first ever staging of the play was held at the Arden Theatre Company in Philadelphia in early 2009.
 
Since its debut, the play has been stage at various cities across the US. These include Atlanta, Maryland and New Haven. After receiving rave reviews My Name Is Asher Lev took to stage in New York in late 2012. The Off- Broadway premiere of the play was held at the Westside Theater.
 
Intense and serious My Name Is Asher Lev is a thought provoking masterpiece. The subject matter of the play is self identity and the conflicts faced by an individual to uphold it. Powerful and touching, the play is highly recommended. See the action unfold at the My Name Is Asher Lev stage performance.
 
Set in early fifties post war Brooklyn, the play focuses on a Hasidic Jewish family. The family living in New York comprises of Areyh Lev, Rivkeh Lev and their son Asher Lev. Areyh Lev is a devoted Jew who travels across Europe as part of his work for the Rebbe. The main character in the production is that of Asher Lev. Much to his father's dismay, he is inclined towards art and has a fervor for drawing.
 
The most prominent conflict in the play is the clash between parents and children. Areyh Lev is against his sons passionate pursuing of art and tries to bring him closer to religion and tradition. Areyh Lev tries his utmost to conform his son to the Jewish beliefs. While Asher Lev follows his heart and seeks his passion relentlessly. In the middle of the father and son differences is Rivkeh Lev, who sides with both.
 
The family drama is more than a representation of family ties. It is also a portrayal of conflicts that hold back an individual from fulfilling their desires. My Name is Asher Lev is a look at the contradictions between art and religion. The play attempts to examine the opposing forces of both on an individual. Also demonstrated is the influence of faith and duty on the decisions taken by an individual. Asher Lev's struggles to seek self identity and pursue his passion are universal themes.
 
Although having serious content, My Name is Asher Lev is a highly entertaining production. The play is well structured and makes for a quality theatrical experience. See the compelling play at the next staging of the My Name Is Asher Lev.
 
Taking care of every detail, the creative team of the play has done an impressive job. The sets immediately transform the audience into the fifties New York. Credit for set designing goes to Eugene Lee. Another important part in depicting the bygone era is played by the costumes which are the work of Ilona Somogyi. Be a witness to the remarkable work of the creative team at the stage performance of the My Name Is Asher Lev production.
 
Having universal themes the theatrical production of Chaim Potok's novel holds appeal for a variety of audiences. Get cheap My Name Is Asher Lev tickets to see the play.