written and performed by Joe Fox

A hilarious, heartfelt musical
memoir about coming out. Staying In. And all the
incredible places in between.

musical director

Dan Furman

director

Lennie Watts

technical design

GIAN DICOSTANZO

When do our life stories truly begin? 


“Don’t Cry For Me – My Yeshiva” is the powerful, funny and deeply personal story of Joe Fox – a gay man who spends a lifetime trying to reconcile his faith with his sexuality. An adoptee searching for the missing pieces of his past.
It’s a story of discovering that the road to authenticity takes us to the most unexpected of places. Of how reaching across seemingly insurmountable divides can lead to a deeper understanding of ourselves and one another.


Some song. No dance. And a dash of rainbow connection romance.And for three months – I tried to play it straight in the Lobster State. (No picnic: just sayin’!)

That in part is the story I tell (and sing) in my 90 minute show – “Don’t Cry For Me – My Yeshiva. 

“This fascinating piece is a story worth hearing!”

Nominated Manhattan Association of Cabarets

Best Special Production 2025

Upcoming Performances

Sunday, November 15th  | 3:00 pm
New York City
The Ark Theatre at JCC on the Hudson/Tarrytown
311 South Broadway
Tarrytown, NY

For Tickets: Click Here

Thursday, December 10th  | 7:30 pm
New York City
Hebrew Union College
Brookdale Center
One West Fourth Street, New York,
 

For reservations send e-mail to [email protected] and indicate the number of tickets. There is no admission fee for this performance.

Special Hanukkah performance with a reception following the performance.

Wednesday, December 16th  | 7:00 pm
New York City
Don’t Tell Mama NYC
343 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036

For Tickets: Yeshiva Mama