Theater
John Malkovich pulls out of Israel performance, says producer’s press release misquoted him
“I did not utter these phrases, and they most certainly are not approved by me, nor do they reflect my feelings." said actor John Malkovich.
Veteran Israeli theater, film actor Ilan Dar dies at 89
To play or not to play: A Swiss theater director comes to Israel to test the murky Wagnerian waters
‘Jerusalem of Gold’ exhibit brings five Israeli artists to the capital’s theater
Saul Rubinek’s new one-man show asks, is there ever a right time to play Shylock?
“Playing Shylock,” opening in Brooklyn, imagines the cancellation of Shakespeare’s controversial play about the humiliation of a Jewish moneylender.
‘Beyond the Light’: War, peace, and beauty that save the world - review
At the show’s start, the heroine knows nothing of herself; we meet her in a bunker with an AI memory-therapist-psychologist. She is human like us, yet alien from a distant galaxy.
The Eifman Ballet’s 'Crime and Punishment' returns to Israel
Over three decades in the making, 'Crime and Punishment' will be presented next week at the Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center. This tour will mark the company’s 17th visit to Israel.
Spell ‘highly entertaining’: Encore! Youth put on wonderful performance of 'Spelling Bee' - review
Although the show’s message is that life is not all about winning, to me everyone involved in the production was a winner.
Gadi Zaig: Star of the news, the stage, and (soon to be) the silver screen
Behind the Bylines: Gadi Zaig is a talented thespian and veteran breaking news desk editor and was one of the first journalists in the world to report on the October 7 massacre.
Jerusalem highlights September 5-11
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
Between deep roots and liberating groove
The Hullegeb Festival of Israeli-Ethiopian Culture returns to Jerusalem next week, bringing rhythm, energy, joy, and the promise of better days ahead.
'Schindler’s List' Israeli actor Rami Heuberger dies at 61
Rami Heuberger was a prolific actor who appeared on stage, screen, and television. He passed away at the age of 61 after a long battle with cancer.
Leonard Cohen’s calling card: A new play about the iconic Jewish poet-musician
The forthcoming music-based portrayal of the late Canadian-Jewish poet-musician is scheduled for later this month in Tel Aviv.
Jewish actor Jerry Adler, 'Sopranos' star, dies at 96
On The Sopranos, he played consigliere Hesh Rabkin, a Jewish character who was Tony Soprano's associate.
