DEDICATION at Museum of Jewish Heritage Off-Off-Broadway

Roger Peltzman's one-man show about his family's Holocaust story comes to New York and Connecticut

Mar. 9, 2026 at 5:51am

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Roger Peltzman's new one-man show "DEDICATION" will make its New York City theatrical debut at The Museum of Jewish Heritage on March 15, 2026, followed by performances at Theaterworks Hartford, Connecticut from April 28-May 2, 2026. The show combines monologue, images, live piano performance, and humor to tell the story of Peltzman's family before and during the Holocaust, including his mother's harrowing escape and the tragic death of his uncle in Auschwitz.

Why it matters

The Holocaust continues to be an important topic, and Peltzman's personal story provides an authentic and engaging account of the Shoah that is especially relevant given the rise of anti-Semitism. The show aims to help people come to terms with inherited Holocaust trauma through the power of music and performance.

The details

DEDICATION features lighting design by Kate Ashton, sound design by Jane Shaw, projection design by Jason Thompson and Kaitlyn Pietras of PXT Studios, and is general managed by four-time Tony Award-winning producer Jessica R. Jenen. The performances at the Museum of Jewish Heritage and Theaterworks will include talkbacks with scholars to provide additional context.

  • The New York City debut will take place on March 15, 2026.
  • The Theaterworks Hartford, Connecticut performances will run from April 28-May 2, 2026.
  • Additional performances are scheduled for May 2026 in Amsterdam, Hamburg and Budapest.

The players

Roger Peltzman

The writer and performer of the one-man show "DEDICATION", which tells the story of his family's experiences before and during the Holocaust.

Jessi D. Hill

The director of "DEDICATION".

Museum of Jewish Heritage

The New York City venue hosting the debut performance of "DEDICATION" on March 15, 2026.

Theaterworks Hartford

The Connecticut venue hosting performances of "DEDICATION" from April 28-May 2, 2026.

Jessica R. Jenen

The four-time Tony Award-winning producer who is the general manager for "DEDICATION".

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What they’re saying

“As Jewish people, the Holocaust affects us in unique ways, and the best way that I could come to terms with my family's story was through music and performance.”

— Roger Peltzman

“It's a tremendous honor to work with the Museum of Jewish Heritage and Theaterworks in their presentations of Roger Peltzman's Dedication and we look forward to launching a residency in another NYC venue next season.”

— Jessica R. Jenen, four-time Tony Award-winning producer

What’s next

Additional performances of "DEDICATION" are scheduled for May 2026 in Amsterdam, Hamburg and Budapest.

The takeaway

Roger Peltzman's personal story of his family's Holocaust experience provides an authentic and engaging account that aims to help people come to terms with inherited trauma through the power of music and performance, especially given the rise of anti-Semitism.