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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
A longtime interfaith activist is using musical theater to bring her message to a mainstream audience.
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.
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"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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