To escape persecution, the Carlebach family moves to the Upper West Side in New York City where Shlomo is a Yeshiva student studying the Talmud and memorizing the Torah, following in his father's footsteps to become a Rabbi.

[11] He and Nina Simone end the show back in Vienna, performing a concert in memory of the Jewish singer he saw gunned down in the street by Nazis.

His personal pledge to stand up for freedom of expression through the power of music soars with the spirit instilled in him from lessons learned throughout his unique and interesting life.

Directed and choreographed by Mindy Cooper, this production starred Josh Nelson and Dan'Yelle Williamson as Shlomo Carlebach and Nina Simone respectively.

Other cast members included: Jacob Heimer (Eli Chaim), Debra Cardona (Mother), Don Meehan (Father), Anthony Laciura (Reb Pinchas/Moisheleh), Hayden Wall (Young Shlomo), Rosalie Graziano (Young Eli Chaim), Dianna Barger (Ruth), John Plumpis (Milt Oken), Jesse Swimm (Blind Guitarist/Dr.

[23] Barbara Siegel in Theatre Mania wrote in her review: "The story is going to be compared to The Jazz Singer, but the engaging and often moving new musical has a good deal more thematic depth that its predecessor.

[26] Scott Brown, in Vulture, wrote: "Soul Doctor was commissioned with the blessing of Carlebach’s surviving heirs, and maintains a steady, almost hypnotic adulation of its subject that leaves civilians so soothed they’re practically numb.

Erica Ash is equally superb as Simone, whether quietly conveying the singer's fierce dignity or delivering stunning versions of signature classics such as "Sinnerman.