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WEEK AHEAD: Chutzpah Festival

Chutzpah!, the annual Jewish performing arts festival, is the midst of celebrating its 12th anniversary. If you havent had a chance to partake in the action yet, this weekend boasts an electrifying array of options. Here are our top picks.
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Chutzpah!, the annual Jewish performing arts festival, is the midst of celebrating its 12th anniversary. If you havent had a chance to partake in the action yet, this weekend boasts an electrifying array of options. Here are our top picks.

1) King Matt the First is a family-friendly fable, based on the 1923 novel by Polish author Janusz Korczak, about a young boy who becomes king and quickly learns whats truly important in life. Feb. 29-Mar.4 at Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre.

2) Thank You, Youre Not Welcome is acclaimed dancer/choreographer Noam Gagnons newest full-length work, and shares the bill with MONGER, a contemporary dance piece making its Canadian premiere Feb. 23-26 at Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre.

3) Hadag Nahash, one of Israels hottest pop groups thanks to its politically-charged lyrics and funk/hip-hop influences, makes its Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­premiere Feb. 25 at the Commodore.

All tickets $16-$40 from ChutzpahFestival.com and Tickets Tonight.

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