That's Showbiz, Baby - Ari Axelrod

On this jolly New Year's Day, Margarita chats with Ari Axelrod - singer, musician and actor. Ari has become known for his award-winning show, A Place For Us: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway. Ari is not only a musical theater savant but the loudest Zionist voice in musical theater right now. In this conversation, Margarita and Ari discuss everything from his career to musical theater, and to, of course, his activism. Learn more about Ari's work at ariaxelrod.com and follow him on Instagram @AriAxelrodSupport our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknowWhat We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda02:47 Ari's background & career in entertainment 06:50 What are theater kids? 08:48 On playing old Jewish men 14:00 Ari's show - A Place For Us29:14 The story of Ari's great great uncle who was killed by Nazis during his opera performance 31:38 Ari is the loudest Zionist voice in musical theater - what does he have to say to others in show business? 38:20 Was Masada heroic or a shame? 42:57 Ari has one more thing to say! 44:15 Hear Ari sing46:04 Lightning Round 48:58 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination