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Grapevine, June 26, 2026: Moments in history

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

FROM LEFT: the National Library’s David Brownstein, the chargé d’affaires at the US embassy in Jerusalem, President Isaac Herzog and his wife, Michal, and Sallai Meridor, the chairman of the National Library of Israel.
Playwright Art Feinglass ahead of the premiere of his new play, Jacob's Stepladder

New comedy-drama Jacob’s Stepladder to premiere at Jerusalem’s Khan Theater

John Lithgow stars as Roald Dahl in "Giant." Mark Rosenblatt's play moved to Broadway after a successful run on London's West End.

In Broadway’s ‘Giant,’ Roald Dahl is a warped messenger for a vital debate about Israel 

Tom Stoppard poses with the award for Best Play for “Leopoldstadt” at the 76th Annual Tony Awards in New York City, US, June 11, 2023.

Tom Stoppard, acclaimed playwright of ‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern,’ dies at 87


The missed opportunities of Tom Stoppard’s ‘Leopoldstadt’

Stoppard’s play is not exploitative, but intelligent and sincere. I understand why critics and audiences have found it moving, “brilliant,” “beautiful” and “prescient.”

 Brandon Uranowitz, left, as Nathan, and Arty Froushan as Leo. The latter character is a stand-in for Stoppard

Springtime for who? Israeli satirical show likens Itamar Ben-Gvir to Hitler

It's not quite the Adolf Hitler who ran Germany from 1933-1945, but the singing, high-kicking Hitler imagined by Mel Brooks in his classic 1967 comedy, “The Producers.”

 MK Itamar Ben-Gvir arrives to open his office in the east Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah, February 13, 2022.

'Phantom of the Opera' is taking its final bow after 35 years

Broadway's longest-running show is having its final curtain call in February 2023, according to multiple news sources.

A SCENE FROM ‘Phantom of the Opera,’ in which Ben Lewis stars as the ‘Phantom’ and Kelly Mathieson as ‘Christine Daaé'

Sasson Gabai and 'The Band’s Visit' celebrated in New England

“The Band’s Visit” follows the story of an Egyptian police band who find themselves marooned in a remote town in the Israeli desert.

Sasson Gabay in THE BAND'S VISIT, photo by Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade 2018.

Lea Michele will replace Beanie Feldstein in ‘Funny Girl’

The revival of “Funny Girl,” the first on Broadway since Streisand originated the role, debuted in April amid sky-high expectations for Feldstein. But it was a rocky road on Broadway for Feldstein.

Lea Michele

Billy Crystal performs ‘Yiddish scat’ at the Tony Awards

Crystal ended his routine by leading Radio City Music Hall in a giant “Oy vey” chant.

Billy Crystal performs as part of the "Mr. Saturday Night" musical at the 75th Annual Tony Awards in New York City, US, June 12, 2022

The former Kutz Camp will be a set for Ben Platt’s new movie, ‘Theater Camp’

“Theater Camp,” a musical comedy starring the Jewish Broadway star, will film on the site of the old Kutz Camp in Warwick, New York.

 Ben Platt attends an event at 92Y in New York City, May 9, 2022.

Tom Stoppard’s ‘Leopoldstadt,’ his first play to explore Jewish history, is coming to Broadway

Named after Vienna’s Jewish ghetto during World War II, “Leopoldstadt” tells the story of 50 years in the life of one wealthy intermarried family.

Tom Stoppard

Ben Platt to play Jewish lynching victim Leo Frank in a revival of Broadway musical ‘Parade’

The show will have a limited run Nov. 1-6 at the New York City Center as its annual gala presentation.

 Ben Platt attends an event at 92Y in New York City, May 9, 2022.

How did Eryn LeCroy, Isaac Sutton, 'Phantom' come to Israel? - opinion

What was a mega-performer doing in the heart of the Sharon, delighting us with snatches of Hebrew on top of her perfect pitch?

 ISAAC SUTTON and Eryn LeCroy in concert.