Overview
- J2 Spotlight completed casting for an Equity Approved Showcase of Milk and Honey, set for April 16–26 at Off-Broadway’s AMT Theater in New York, with tickets available at J2SpotlightNYC.com.
- Ari Axelrod leads as David alongside Eric Michael Gillett as Phil, Kelly Lester as Ruth, Alaina Mills as Barbara, Susan J. Jacks as Mrs. Glick, Richard Koons as Ambassador, Neva Small as Mrs. Weiss, and Larry Toyter as Adi.
- Artistic Director Robert W. Schneider directs, with Harry Collins as music director, Oren Korenblum as choreographer, Miles Plant as music supervisor, Holly Buczek handling casting, Mike Meaney as associate director, and Christian Specht on lighting.
- The musical features a score by Jerry Herman and a book by Don Appell, telling a romantic comedy about American women who discover love and renewal during a trip to Israel.
- Milk and Honey premiered on Broadway in 1961, ran 544 performances, and earned five 1962 Tony Award nominations including Best Musical.