Theater

Jerusalem highlights: April 10 – April 16

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

|ByHAGAY HACOHEN
Bitul Torah playing cards (see Friday)
RYAN GOSLING in Project Hail Mary.

Movie theaters reopening across the country, just in time for Passover vacation - review

The theaters are operating  with the approval of the Home Front Command, which mandates that there must be protection nearby for everyone.

|ByHANNAH BROWN
DENIS PODALYDÈS plays author Georges Simenon’s distinguished inspector Maigret in ‘Maigret and the Dead Lover’

‘Maigret and the Dead Lover’: Bringing French detective back to big screen - review

For those who enjoyed the books, the movie will bring them back to the atmosphere of the police headquarters on the Quai des Orfevres. 

|ByHANNAH BROWN
Shaiman writes about the bitter and the sweet of a long, successful career with setbacks that still sting.

From ‘Hairspray’ to ‘South Park,’ composer Marc Shaiman tells a story shaped by Jewish humor

In his new memoir “Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner,” Marc Shaiman reflects on a life shaped by chutzpah, fate, disappointment

|BySTEPHEN SILVER/JTA

Top 10 reasons to leave the house: December 27-January 4

Fun events to take part in throughout Israel in the coming week.

DECEMBER 27, 2024ByNERIA BARR
The Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra at the YMCA.

Jerusalem highlights: December 27-January 2

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

DECEMBER 27, 2024ByHAGAY HACOHEN
Theatrical performance 'The Child Ayelet.'

Top 10 reasons to leave the house: December 13-22

Fun events to take part in throughout Israel in the coming week.

DECEMBER 18, 2024ByNERIA BARR
Kamea Dance Company’s ‘White Face.’

Elmina Children’s Theater Festival: An oasis of coexistence in Jaffa

All shows at Jaffa Port Warehouse (Mahsan). NIS 60 (NIS 55 at pre-booking *6119.) https://www.elminajaffa.com/festival/ (Hebrew and Arabic site).

DECEMBER 17, 2024ByHAGAY HACOHEN
THE ELMINA Children’s Theater Festival’s production of ‘That Round Thing.’

English-speaking theater performances shine at Nissan Native Jerusalem Festival

Eleven currently active theater companies will present a taste of their respective productions during the fourth edition of the Nissan Nativ Jerusalem Theater Festival.

DECEMBER 8, 2024ByHAGAY HACOHEN
GILBERT & SULLIVAN’S ‘HMS Pinafore’ by the Encore! Educational Theatre Company.

'David the Servant King': A biblical musical on King David for women - review

As the war continues, the message and hope conveyed by this concert, planned for the Shalva National Center in Jerusalem on December 19, becomes more relevant and necessary.

DECEMBER 7, 2024ByRIVKAH LAMBERT ADLER
A scene from 'David the Servant King.'

Myths and war at Katzar Theater Festival

Artistic co-directors Tamar Keenan and Noah Schechter selected 17 plays out of roughly 400 offered. 

DECEMBER 4, 2024ByHAGAY HACOHEN
‘YOCHI AFTER the War’ at the Katzar Theater Festival.

A balm for our ears and heart: Art helping heal trauma in the deaf community

A German-Israeli multidisciplinary art project that works with deaf performers at the Na Laga’at Festival for Groundbreaking Arts offers some healing from our trauma.

DECEMBER 1, 2024ByBARRY DAVIS
THE SITE of the Na Laga’at Festival.

‘Guys and Dolls’ musical on its way to Hebrew University for Hanukkah

The Beit Hillel Theater Workshop at Hebrew University, Mount Scopus, merges experienced actors and novices, Israelis and Anglo-Saxons.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024ByAMALIA HESS
The cast of the Beit Hillel Theater Workshop in ‘Guys and Dolls,” set to be performed over Hannukah.

Jerusalem highlights: November 29 – December 5

What’s new to do in Israel’s capital?

NOVEMBER 29, 2024ByHAGAY HACOHEN
‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ see Wednesday