Theater
John Lithgow wins Tony Award for portraying Roald Dahl in ‘Giant,’ about author's antisemitism
“Who knows where antisemitism or any bigotry comes from. In playing the role, I just looked for the damage,” Lithgow said during a March appearance on a New Yorker podcast.
Jerusalem highlights: May 22-28
'Too Jewish?' Why Jewish stories still make some audiences uncomfortable
Jerusalem highlights: May 1-7
Israeli Opera’s bold 2025 season opener is part opera, part kibbutz
Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore opens the Israeli Opera's 2025 season with a unique Israeli twist.
'About survival': Ben Shapiro talks of Jewish unity in surprise move to theater - interview
In 'We Will Rise', the conservative commentator tackles a profoundly personal project with added meaning after October 7.
Security restrictions won't stop Sukkot theatre events
Israel has plenty to do during the holiday week.
Gesher Theater's 'Samson' tells biblical stories echoed through current conflicts
Gesher Theater's new production of 'Samson' offers a modern take on Ze'ev Jabotinsky's novel, drawing parallels between the ancient biblical story and contemporary Israeli-Palestinian tensions.
"Sometimes it’s about saving lives": ELI's fighting against child abuse on all fronts
ELI launches school-based child abuse awareness and prevention program amid societal instability.
‘Until Death Brings Us Together’ play lights the dark - review
Moving within a clear, precise set designed by Niv Manor, characters pace back and forth between a large mound of earth and a moon-like sphere in the heaven.
Oct. 7 Supernova survivors take to the stage in a new production that promises healing
Having begun at the Beit Zvi acting school as a theatrical exercise, the October "She Wanted to Dance" premiere will begin a tour with shows planned well into next year.
Jerusalem Highlights: September 20-27
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
Jewish Agency and ELI partner to protect new immigrant teens
ELI and the Jewish Agency team up to educate immigrant teens on abuse prevention through theater and discussions at absorption center
Jerusalem highlights: September 13-19
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
