Apr 12th, 2026 – As part of this year’s Jewish Film Festival, Bedford Playhouse hosted a special screening of Crossing Delancey, followed by a conversation with stars Amy Irving and Peter Riegert.
The film centers on Isabelle “Izzy” Grossman (Irving), an independent New Yorker balancing her professional life with family expectations, including her grandmother’s efforts to find her the right match. Caught between a sophisticated author (Jeroen Krabbé) and the unassuming but sincere Sam (Riegert), a pickle vendor on the Lower East Side, Izzy is forced to reconsider her ideas about love and connection.
Following the screening, Irving and Riegert reflected on their performances, the film’s cultural resonance, and its continued relevance decades after its release. Their conversation offered audiences a rare opportunity to hear directly from both leads about the making of a film that remains a defining romantic comedy.
The evening stood out as a highlight of the festival, bringing together two of the film’s central voices for an engaging and insightful discussion.
📸 Peter T Michaelis
