Broadway

The king and the cobbler: How Illi Gorlitzky built the language of the Israeli stage

From defining Broadway-caliber theater to unionizing the nation’s performers, the legendary actor and advocate leaves behind a legacy that shaped Israel’s cultural fabric for seven decades.

Israeli actor and musician Ili Gorlizki. October 21, 2015.
Actor Tim Curry

Tim Curry, actor famed for 'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' dead at 80

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.

Grapevine, June 26, 2026: Moments in history

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


Taking over America

In celebration of the American Independence Day, a group of teenagers in Tel Aviv will be presenting the popular musical Hamilton about the US presidents over the weekend.

The play "Hamilton," bows to the audience after opening night of the play on Broadway in New York August 6, 2015

Sasson Gabai takes on Broadway

Gabai, who originated the role in the 2009 film which formed the basis for the musical, is expected to remain in the show for at least a year.

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

Katherine McPhee, David Foster tour Israel

Musical duo meet with Israeli pop stars Static and Ben-El

Katherine McPhee and David Foster

The Band's Visit: Israel comes to life on Broadway

‘The Band’s Visit’ swept the Tonys and provided a real glimpse of Israel to Broadway theatergoers.

"The Band's Visit" on Broadway

It's official: Shiri Maimon will star in 'Chicago' on Broadway

'This is proof that dreams are meant to be fulfilled,' said Israeli singer.

Shiri Maimon

'Band's Visit' gets 11 Tony nods

Many of the cast remembers have said that they traveled to Israel to get a feel for the place, the people and the accent before taking on their roles.

KATRINA LENK and Tony Shalhoub in the off-Broadway adaptation of 'The Band's Visit'