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The Chutzpah Caravan
THE STORY BEHIND
THE CHUTZPAH
TWO ARTISTS MEET
The Chutzpah Caravan was formed in 1989
when Hagit Avnon a singer and an actress met Pianist Zvi Klein.Hagit finished her MA in Drama Therapy
at Lesley University in Cambridge, while Zvi studied
Film Scoring at the Berkley School of Music in Boston.Hagit and Zvi created bonds of music and marriage, and soon after, the band grew with the birth of their two children -
Hillit and Dvir.
NOW THERE'S FOUR!
The Chutzpah Caravan band tours across the Northeast with various themed shows covering all aspects of the American and the Jewish experience.
They often collaborate with dance companies and musicians from around the world.
FOUR ARTISTS
ONE FAMILY
Generations worth of history and traditions shared through music, dance, and theater!
HAGIT AVNON
MOTHER
SINGER l ACTRESS l DANCER
Hagit Avnon is a singer, actress, and dancer with an extensive background in performance and education. She holds a Master’s degree in Drama Therapy from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and a degree in Theatre from Tel Aviv University. Hagit has performed widely on both Israeli and American stages.She is the founder of the Kosher Puppet Theater, which tours throughout the tri-state area, and leads Expressive Arts Therapy workshops for diverse audiences. In addition to her performance work, Hagit teaches drama, voice, Israeli folk dance, and language.Her repertoire spans popular, traditional, and classical American music alongside Jewish musical traditions. Through the integration of drama, costumes, masks, puppets, and thoughtful narration, Hagit connects historical themes with contemporary issues. Her artistic approach draws inspiration from a wide range of global traditions.
HILLIT
AVNON-KLEIN
DAUGHTER
FLUTIST l DANCER
Hillit Avnon-Klein is a flutist and dancer with a multidisciplinary background in music, dance, and performance. She studied flute at Queens College, where she performed with the All-City Orchestra and the Queens College Orchestra.Her dance training includes ballet, modern, hip-hop, and additional styles through the Urban Dance League. Hillit performs annually at the Israeli Folk Dance Festival with the Parparim Dance Company and is regularly featured at private events as both a dancer and flutist.In addition to her musical and dance work, Hillit is a master puppeteer and tours nationally with the Sheer Puppet Ensemble, performing at holiday festivals across the United States. She is a graduate of Queens College, holding a degree in Media Studies.
ZVI KLEIN
FATHER
PIANIST | MUSICAL DIRECTOR | ARRANGER
Zvi Klein is a pianist, musical director, composer, and arranger with an extensive career spanning concert performance, theater, and collaborative work. He studied at the Academy of Music at Tel Aviv University and is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music in Boston.Throughout his career, Zvi has collaborated with many renowned artists, including Ofra Haza, Etti Ankry, Rivka Zohar, Yaffa Yarkoni, Israel Gurion, Ron Eliron, Moti Giladi, Moshe Ivgy, and Hanoch Rozen. He has also served as musical director and composer for a wide range of theatrical productions.Based in New York, Zvi performs actively as a pianist and musical director, arranging, conducting, and accompanying cantors and stage productions. His Broadway and theatrical credits include Beauty and the Beast and A Jew Grows in Brooklyn. He has led ensembles in major concert productions such as The Sephardic Soul at LeFrak Concert Hall and East Meets West at Queensborough Community College.
DVIR
AVNON-KLEIN
SON
VIOLINIST | COMPOSER
Dvir Avnon-Klein is a versatile violinist with a wide-ranging repertoire spanning classical, jazz, and popular music.He has performed at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, Symphony Space, the National Arts Centre, Scandinavia House, Joe’s Pub, and Colden Auditorium. Dvir has studied violin with distinguished pedagogues including Yonitte Ryger, Julie Kurtzman, Professor Grigory Kalinovsky, Wu Jie, and Professor Nicholas Mann, Chair of the Manhattan School of Music College Strings Department.As an ensemble leader, Dvir placed first at the Lincoln Center Chamber Music Society Competition and the Manhattan School of Music Precollege Chamber Music Competition. Dvir was selected as a fellow of the Carnegie Hall Future Music Project, where he composed original works and performed with the ensemble at Carnegie Hall.He is currently a PhD candidate at The Rockefeller University, pursuing biomedical research with a focus on cancer and cell biology.
SHOWS
Bagel to Broadway
The Klezmers
Fiddler
on the Roof
The Scroll
of Esther
Lights
of Freedom
Return
to Eden
THE
EXODUS
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Bagel to Broadway
From the Quintessential Immigrant to the Backbone of Broadway!
Bagel to Broadway is an immersive performance
that weaves live music, dance, and theater, to trace the journey of Jewish artists from the Lower East Side’s bustling tenements to the bright lights of New York’s stages and concert halls.Through captivating storytelling and vibrant performance, the show reveals how generations of Jewish immigrants transformed hardship into artistry, shaping vaudeville, Tin Pan Alley, Broadway, and the wider cultural fabric of New York City, and continues to influence NYC’s art scene today.Join us in celebrating the diversity of New York and the contributions of the artists who helped define its voice.
Fiddler
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The
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The Scroll
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Lights
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Return
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MUSIC
Avram Avinu
This ancient Ladino song brought us back to our roots through singing and dancing!
Galbi
This song was written 30 years ago by Yemenite poet and singer Aharon Amram, and is one of the most popular street songs. "My heart loves freedom, don't stop me from being free".
Odessa Teaser Clip
A fun SoundBite Clip of the traditional Odessa Bulgarish song
Odessa Bulgarish (Full)
Performed by The Chutzpah Caravan
Sherale Bulgar
Performed by The Chutzpah Caravan
Czardas
Performed by The Chutzpah Caravan
Ich Hob Dich
Performed by The Chutzpah Caravan
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