New York actor and cabaret artist Ari Axelrod will be perform during the New Jewish Theatre’s “Taking the Wheel” cabaret event, at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 24 at the Jewish Community Center, 2 Millstone Campus Drive. 

In a show that explores Axelrod’s personal story and Jewish journey, Axelrod will perform songs from the Molly Picon musical “Milk and Honey,” “Shiksa Goddess” and Jason Robert Brown’s “The Last 5 Years,” as well as songs from “Les Misérables” performed in Hebrew, along with many others. His director for the cabaret is Tony award winning actress/singer Faith Prince.

Axelrod, a Chicago native, received his BFA in musical theater from the Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University and has been living and working in New York. 

Those attending will receive a complimentary glass of wine and snacks. Tickets are $45 for general admission; $100 for premium seating and a bottle of wine for the table; and $300 for a table for four. Additional wine will be available for purchase.

All proceeds from the event will benefit the New Jewish Theatre.

For tickets or more information, call the NJT box office at 314-442-3283 or order tickets online at newjewishtheatre.org.