First staged by Concord’s New Life Fine Arts Theater Company in 1998, Concord playwright David MacAdam’s original musical, “Ruth,” is now running at the Groton Dunstable Performing Arts Center, 344 Main Street, in Groton.
From New England to Israel, wherever this gripping drama has been staged, it has moved audiences with its beautiful story of love and faith.
Two Bible books star women: Esther is the heroine of Purim while the non-Jewish heroine of the Book of Ruth converted and became the great-grandmother of King David. Both are inspiring figures in the history of the Jewish people. Christians, seeing Ruth’s name in the genealogy of Jesus, tie her story to that of the New Testament.
Evening shows will run on Sept. 15, 16, 22 and 23, at 7:30 p.m. Matinees will run on Sept. 16, 17, 23 and 24, at 2:30 p.m. Admission: $25 for adults, $23 for Seniors/Under 18s. For tickets call 978-795-9075 or visit https://newlifefinearts.org/tickets/.
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New life Fine Arts previously put in a play called Esther couple of years ago. It was very moving to see especially the imagination with which the authors portrayed the government of King Ahaserus. It is also heartening to see cultural works which focus on the bonds which hold Jews and Christians together rather than the more commonplace playing against each other of religions. I look forward to seeing the musical on the 22nd.