Theater
‘To infinity and beyond!' Watching ‘Toy Story 5’ with my son on the spectrum - comment
The villains in the early movies – Sid in "Toy Story 1" and the Prospector and Al in "Toy Story 2" – were wonderfully awful, and Danny always knew who the bad guys were.
'Shards of Laughter': Giving people permission to laugh through painful topics
Int'l dance company arrives in Israel, proving Hora can be a state of mind
Jerusalem highlights: June 26-July 2
Oklahoma! musical production to be performed across Israel
The musical is this year’s production by Israel’s veteran English-language musical theatre group, LOGON (the Light Opera Group of the Negev).
Opera to show screenings on Valentine’s Day across Israel
The opera was recently performed at the Israeli Opera in a vivid homage to the late director Omri Nitzan under revival director Shirit Lee Weiss.
‘Say My Name’ is an immersive theatrical experience
Say My Name is an emotional journey, a chance to reflect on our lives and the memories we cherish. It’s an invitation to consider not only who will remember us, but how we will be remembered.
'The Accomplices': A story of Jewish activism and antisemitic apathy - review
With a fast-moving plot, multiple characters, and frequent scene changes, staging this play is a challenge, particularly in the Khan Theater’s smaller space. But director Weisberg pulled it off.
‘The Rapture’ tells an age-old story of deception and friendship - review
It’s not easy to bring off such a psychologically complex story, and the director uses some interesting visual elements, especially colors and patterns, to illuminate her themes.
Jerusalem highlights: January 31-February 5
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
‘Dear Evan Hansen’ debuts in Hebrew - review
Fans of the original will be pleased to hear that the music did a great job of rhyming and maintaining the original composition.
Ornat Lempert explores Israeli motherhood in poignant performance
Ornat Lempert explores Israeli motherhood in a one-woman cabaret blending humor, tragedy, and collective reflection.
'Encore!' Jerusalem’s English-language theater company has a change of guard
Since the inception of Encore! Educational Theatre Company, Robert Binder has been behind its manifold productions.
Israeli Opera revives Verdi's 'Otello'
If theater-goers are left to wonder whether Iago hates Otello because he is a racist or because he was skipped for promotion, opera patrons are rewarded with his aria.