Opera
Bayreuth stages Wagner’s Rienzi, opera that captivated Hitler
For the first time in its 150-year history, the Bayreuth Festival staged Wagner’s Rienzi, Hitler’s favorite opera, reopening questions about propaganda and antisemitism.
To play or not to play: A Swiss theater director comes to Israel to test the murky Wagnerian waters
John Malkovich to return to Israel with satirical theatrical-musical show
Jerusalem Theatre hosts Massenet’s Cinderella in a one-time opera event
Romanian leaders celebrate Israel’s 75th birthday with Knesset speaker
Verdi’s ‘Il Trovatore’ opera comes to Tel Aviv
Will love triumph over the weight of the past, or will the need to avenge the crimes of the father blight all joy?
‘Theodor’ puts Jewish fate on stage - review
The dual tragedy of Theodor, that of the young man and his older self, is how both promises turned to dross under the harsh sunlight of reality.
Jerusalem highlights May 19-25
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
'Midsummer Night’s Dream': A surreal and erotic extravaganza - review
Dortmund Ballet returns to Israel with Alexander Ekman’s monumental ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream.’
The new opera ‘Theodor’ shows Herzl's struggles to find solutions
The life of one of Zionism’s greatest champions has been adapted into an opera, showing his hardships as he sought a solution to the plight of Jews.
Jerusalem Highlights April 28-May 4
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
Yesterday's pop hits get an operatic makeover in Kfar Blum
The three-day event (April 27-29) goes by the name of Just Before the Eurovision, which references the advent of the long-running international song contest.
Jerusalem highlights March 31-April 6
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
Mozart’s 'Don Giovanni' illuminated at Israeli Opera - review
Danish director Kasper Holten has perfected a multi-layered production where the sum is much greater than its parts.
