The Chosen 1988

Opened: January 6, 1988
Closing: January 10, 1988

The Chosen - 1988 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Second Avenue Theatre
189 Second Avenue New York, NY 10003

Adapted from the well-loved novel, this critically acclaimed play takes us on a journey with two young Jewish boys as they navigate the complexities of their relationships with each other, their families, and their religion. Set against the backdrop of 1940s Brooklyn, The Chosen is a timeless story about the universal struggles of growing up and finding one's place in the world.

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