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The Yiddish King Lear (Jacob Gordin): Studio Cast Album Recording (2018) starring David Serero
Written by Jacob Gordin and David Serero
Narrated by David Serero
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The Yiddish King Lear by Jacob Gordin is one of the most important Yiddish plays of all time. Adapted in English and directed by David Serero. Studio Cast Album Recording (2018) from Off-Broadway 2018 production. Starring David Serero as Reb Dovidl Moysheles. World premiere recording of this unique play also known as The Jewish King Lear by Jacob Gordin who was also known as the Jewish Shakespeare!
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