FAQ About The Influence of Yiddish Theatre on American Musicals
Was there a particular cultural or historical context that facilitated the blending of Yiddish theatre and American musicals?
The assimilation of Yiddish theatre into American musicals occurred within the broader context of Jewish immigration to the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The mutual cultural exchange in theatre communities in cities like New York, combined with the shutting down of many Yiddish theatres in Eastern Europe due to political pressures, propelled Yiddish artists to influence and participate in American musical theatre.
