Author to Discuss Comedian Allan Sherman at the JCC

Thu 5 Dec, 7:30 pm. Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center, 333 Nahanton Street, Newton, 02459. JCCs of Greater Boston, 617-965-5226. $8. Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston - [website][email][events]

Author Mark Cohen will discuss his book, Overweight Sensation: The Life and Comedy of Allan Sherman at the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center (333 Nahanton Street) in Newton on Thursday, December 5 at 7:30pm.

Author Mark Cohen will discuss his book, Overweight Sensation: The Life and Comedy of Allan Sherman at the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center (333 Nahanton Street) in Newton on Thursday, December 5 at 7:30pm. Cohen chronicles the story of how Allan Sherman’s Jewish song parodies won him fame and success in the 1960s and brought Jewish comedy into the mainstream. Sherman is best known for songs such as Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh! (A Letter from Camp), and My Zelda.
Moderated by Cantor Jeff Klepper of Temple Sinai in Sharon, the evening will include a sing-a-long of Sherman’s greatest hits.
The event is open to all. The program is part of the Ryna Greenbaum JCC Boston Jewish Literary Series. Cost is $8. Purchase tickets at www.bostonjcc.org/bookfair or contact 617-965-5226 or boxoffice@jccgb.org