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Soul Doctor tells the story of beloved yet controversial father of popular Jewish music, rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, and his friendship with Nina Simone. Beginning with his childhood escape from Nazi Germany, the show follows Carlebach's surprising journey as he becomes a rabbinical prodigy in America, discovers gospel and soul music through his friendship with Simone, and has a meteoric rise as a “Rock Star Rabbi.” In the '60s he performed with the likes of Bob Dylan, Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful Dead. However stardom had a price, and Carlebach had to make peace with his family, faith and personal demons.

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Oct. 13, 2013.

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About Soul Doctor: Journey of a Rock-Star Rabbi

What Is the Story of Soul Doctor?
Soul Doctor tells the powerful story of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, who transformed the face of Judaism with his music and progressive approach to spreading the word. The story follows Carlebach from his childhood in Nazi-occupied Vienna to his education in a traditional Orthodox yeshiva to finding his own voice and founding a youth-oriented temple in San Francisco, the House of Love and Prayer. Along the way, Carlebach finds inspiration from nightclub singer Nina Simone and becomes a top-selling recording artist.

The Doctor Is Out! Shlomo Carlebach Bio Musical Soul Doctor Sets Broadway Closing Date
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The Doctor Is Out! Shlomo Carlebach Bio Musical Soul Doctor Sets Broadway Closing Date
Soul Doctor Stars Eric Anderson and Amber Iman Will Play a One-Night-Only Concert at 54 Below
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Soul Doctor Stars Eric Anderson and Amber Iman Will Play a One-Night-Only Concert at 54 Below
Photo Exclusive! Soul Doctor’s Amber Iman on Bringing Nina Simone to Life in Fabulous Frocks
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Photo Exclusive! Soul Doctor’s Amber Iman on Bringing Nina Simone to Life in Fabulous Frocks
Soul Doctor's Amber Iman on Her 'Square' Days as an AP Student & the Time She Really Disobeyed Her Mama
School Days
Soul Doctor's Amber Iman on Her 'Square' Days as an AP Student & the Time She Really Disobeyed Her Mama
Dance, Sing & Celebrate! Go Inside the Opening Night Bash of Broadway’s Soul Doctor
On the Scene
Dance, Sing & Celebrate! Go Inside the Opening Night Bash of Broadway’s Soul Doctor
Mazel Tov! See Eric Anderson, Amber Iman & More Celebrate Soul Doctor's Broadway Opening
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Mazel Tov! See Eric Anderson, Amber Iman & More Celebrate Soul Doctor's Broadway Opening
Squigs Captures the Spirit of the ‘60s in a Colorful Portrait of Soul Doctor's Eric Anderson & Amber Iman
Broadway Ink
Squigs Captures the Spirit of the ‘60s in a Colorful Portrait of Soul Doctor's Eric Anderson & Amber Iman
Soul Doctor, the Story of the Rock Star Rabbi & Nina Simone, Opens on Broadway
Curtain Up
Soul Doctor, the Story of the Rock Star Rabbi & Nina Simone, Opens on Broadway
Love, Prayer, LSD and Nina Simone: Get to Know Soul Doctor’s Rock Star Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach
Backstory
Love, Prayer, LSD and Nina Simone: Get to Know Soul Doctor’s Rock Star Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach
Check Out Eric Anderson & Amber Iman as Shlomo Carlebach & Nina Simone in Broadway’s Soul Doctor
First Look
Check Out Eric Anderson & Amber Iman as Shlomo Carlebach & Nina Simone in Broadway’s Soul Doctor
Eric Anderson on the Joy of Soul Doctor, His Shel Silverstein Tribute Band & Finding Love with Jessica Rush
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Eric Anderson on the Joy of Soul Doctor, His Shel Silverstein Tribute Band & Finding Love with Jessica Rush
Soul Doctor's Amber Iman on Following Her Mom Into Show Business and Feeling the Power of Nina Simone
Fresh Face
Soul Doctor's Amber Iman on Following Her Mom Into Show Business and Feeling the Power of Nina Simone
New Musical Soul Doctor, Starring Eric Anderson, Begins Its Holy Healing on Broadway
Curtain Up
New Musical Soul Doctor, Starring Eric Anderson, Begins Its Holy Healing on Broadway
Grab a Spoon and Check Out New Broadway Musical Soul Doctor's 'Crockpot of Sound'
On the Scene
Grab a Spoon and Check Out New Broadway Musical Soul Doctor's 'Crockpot of Sound'
Time for a Musical Check-Up! Meet Eric Anderson and the Cast of B'way's Soul Doctor
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Time for a Musical Check-Up! Meet Eric Anderson and the Cast of B'way's Soul Doctor
Amber Iman, Heather Parcells, Michael Paternostro & More Complete Casting for Broadway’s Soul Doctor
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Amber Iman, Heather Parcells, Michael Paternostro & More Complete Casting for Broadway’s Soul Doctor
Soul Doctor: Journey of a Rock-Star Rabbi Headed to Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre
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Soul Doctor: Journey of a Rock-Star Rabbi Headed to Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre
Soul Doctor Musical Eyes Broadway Run at Circle in the Square Theatre
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Soul Doctor Musical Eyes Broadway Run at Circle in the Square Theatre
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