Location

Theater J.

The witty theological drama: New Jerusalem, The Interrogation of Baruch de Spinoza at Talmud Torah Congregation: Amsterdam, July 27, 1656, makes its DC area-premiere in Theater J’s season finale after premiering Off-Broadway at Classic Stage Company in 2008. The play follows young philosopher Baruch de Spinoza as he faces excommunication from the Jewish community for his provocative, subversive new ideas. With his special blend of cerebral language and wry humor, critically-acclaimed playwright David Ives gives Spinoza a chance to defend himself in front of a community of critics in a courtroom clash between religion and rationalism.

New Jerusalem runs June 26–July 25, 2010 at Theater J in the Washington DCJCC’s Aaron & Cecile Goldman Theater. Press night is Wednesday, June 30th at 7:30 pm. Performances on Saturday, June 26, at 8:00 pm and Sunday, June 27th at 3:00 pm are $30 previews. Performances on Monday, June 28 and Tuesday, June 29 are pay-what-you-can-previews. Performances on July 11, 18 and 25 at 7:30 pm are $30 Sunday night specials. On Thursday, July 15 at 7:30 pm the show will have open captioning for the hearing impaired. Tickets are available for $30-$55 at boxofficetickets.com or (800) 494-TIXS. Limited tickets for patrons 35 and under are half-price for all performances.