Virtual Tour: Entertainers of the Lower East Side

The most famous Jewish neighborhood was probably the Lower East Side of Manhattan. From 1881 to 1924, more than a million Jews piled into this section of New York City, making it historically the most crowded and most Jewish area on earth.

Many noted people were born and raised here - politicians, writers, radical thinkers, reformers and religious leaders. The ones we probably remember most however are the entertainers. The actors, singers, comedians and tummlers who started out in the tenements, but became famous in Hollywood, on television, on the stage, and in concert halls.

Join tour guide Bradley Shaw for a pleasant virtual stroll through the Lower East Side and learn about these icons from the neighborhood. Some of the people you will hear about include:

• A famous actor whose daughter became even more famous
• A comedian whose son also became more famous
• A writer who composed the songs for one of the most famous movies of all time
• An actor who epitomized the movie tough guy
• The first Jewish actor to win the Oscar for Best Actor
• One of the most well-known comic book illustrators
• Two of the most famous composers of all time
  

Please see the Zoom link in your order confirmation email. This program is entirely virtual.

Admission for this virtual program is as follows:
Adults $15
Seniors / Students $10
Cool Culture Pass / SNAP Benefits $5