Theater
'One of most prominent figures in Israeli culture': Singer, theater icon Illy Gorlizki dies at 91
Veteran actor, singer, and stage star Illy Gorlizki, a defining figure in Israeli culture for more than seven decades, has died at 91.
Stephen Sondheim was unmistakably Jewish, but did he live a ‘Jewish Life?'
The last 15 years: Sarit Brown brings intimate musical ‘The Last Five Years’ to Jerusalem - review
Engolement: Once you find your inner golem, life in the shtetl will never be the same - review
Seleucid Empire’s Laodicea's 15,000-seat ancient theater revived
Originally built in the 2nd century BCE, it was destroyed by an earthquake in the 3rd century CE and subsequently rebuilt.
'Tuesdays with Morrie' on stage in moving Jerusalem production - review
Under the direction of Yael Valier, Yehoshua Looks and Simon Stout do a superb job of bringing to the stage the adaptation of Mitch Albom’s bestselling memoir.
Jerusalem Highlights: February 28 – March 6
What’s new to do in Israel’s capital?
'Neither day nor night': A powerful look at Mizrahi struggles in haredi society
Phinehas Veuillet’s 'Neither Day Nor Night' delves into the struggles of a newly religious Mizrahi family in Bnei Brak, exposing deep-seated biases in Haredi society.
Ancient Nicopolis theater restoration nears completion: ‘In the Footsteps of the Apostle Paul'
Nicopolis is included among the key sites of the Cultural Route "In the Footsteps of the Apostle Paul"--archaeological sites and monuments connected with the Second Apostolic Journey.
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.
