If Jane Austen and Sholem Aleichem ( ) schemed in an elevator, this just might be their pitch. Ari is Elizabeth and Itche is Jane—and this Jewish, queer, New York City retelling of is for everyone. Ari Wexler, a trans guy in his late 20s, is barely scraping by. His family life is a mess, he feels like a failure when it comes to love, and his job at a music library is on the rocks. His relationship with Itche Mattes, his doting best friend, helps him get through the days. Then a famous actress comes to town and sweeps Itche off his feet, leaving her dreadful sidekick to step on Ari’s toes. As Ari’s despair grows, a fascinating music project falls into his lap, and he’s faced with a choice: to remain within his comfort zone, however small and stifling, or to take a risk that could bring meaning and joy to his life. A romantic comedy full of angsty wrestling matches between idealism and cynicism, work and art, and friendship and romance. It will keep you guessing until the very end.