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New musical brings a message of religious tolerance to the LA stage
Ruth Broyde Sharone and some of her collaborators on "Interfaith: The Musical."
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New musical brings a message of religious tolerance to the LA stage
Longtime interfaith activist Ruth Broyde Sharone has authored books and produced films, and now is set to make her musical debut.
Her latest project “Interfaith: The Musical” premieres May 9 at 7 p.m. at the Pico Union Project in Los Angeles.
"This is the topic of the times, and I know that if mainstream audiences will come to the theater, they’re going to see a new possibility of coexistence," Sharone said.
She said communicating the importance of religious tolerance and interfaith dialogue is more urgent following recent attacks on synagogues, churches and mosques.
"We’re all being touched by this. This is kind of a virus. It’s not something directed particularly at one religion," she said.
You can read more about the musical here, and purchase tickets here.
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