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Peter Pan takes flight in Tel Aviv with dazzling cast, costumes, and Neverland magic - review

This particular adaptation of J. M. Barrie's classic story initially premiered in 1988, with the titular character having been played by Hanoch Rosen, who now takes the director's chair.

Peter, Wendy, Michael, and John take off for Neverland in the Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center's production of Peter Pan.
Actors Sasson Gabai (L) as Captain Hook and Lee Biran (R) as Peter Pan, on stage in the current production of the ‘Peter Pan’ musical. PremiumPremium

In a country shaped by war, Peter Pan reminds Israelis to breathe

THE NEW VERSION of ‘Peter Pan’ retains the signature sword fights alongside a modernized theatrical flight system.

Revamped ‘Peter Pan’ musical returns to Tel Aviv stage

'Never grow up': Inside Israel's new Peter Pan musical

The boy who wouldn't grow up takes the stage, and he's bringing the whole cast with him


The former Kutz Camp will be a set for Ben Platt’s new movie, ‘Theater Camp’

“Theater Camp,” a musical comedy starring the Jewish Broadway star, will film on the site of the old Kutz Camp in Warwick, New York.

 Ben Platt attends an event at 92Y in New York City, May 9, 2022.

Boston’s Israeli Consulate Holds Song Contest for Israel Independence Day

 Last year's winner of the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest, Netta Barzilai of Israel, performs during the first semi-final of 2019 Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv, Israel May 14, 2019

Ben Platt to play Jewish lynching victim Leo Frank in a revival of Broadway musical ‘Parade’

The show will have a limited run Nov. 1-6 at the New York City Center as its annual gala presentation.

 Ben Platt attends an event at 92Y in New York City, May 9, 2022.

Calexico returning to Israel in July

Calexico's concert will take place at the new Kav Rakia outdoor venue at Park Ariel Sharon, near Ben-Gurion Airport.

 CALEXICO’S JOHN CONVERTINO (left) and Joey Burns.

A movie about how ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ became a movie

“Fiddler’s Journey to the Big Screen,” tells the story of how the stage musical became a beloved screen classic, a unique backstage look at the musical success.

 Director Norman Jewison, right, and star Topol as Tevye on the set of the film version of "Fiddler on the Roof."

Barry Manilow’s new musical opens at National Yiddish Theater

The New York Times crowned Harmony a Critic’s Pick, saying, “It is impossible to forget why we are watching the show.”

 Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman's Harmony premieries on April 14 in New York City.

Miscast to be performed in Tel Aviv

The musical Miscast includes hit songs from famous musicals such as Hamilton, West Side Story and Fiddler on the Roof.

 A SCENE from 'Miscast'.

Dark comedy musical 'Heathers' makes its Jerusalem debut

With a body count almost as high as The Godfather and a tagline "best friends, social trends and occasional murder," Heathers is an edgier performance for the capital crowd.

 PLAYING BULLYING jocks are Dolev Hayat as Kurt Kelly (L) and Gadi Zaig as Ram Sweeney.

Beit Lessin premieres new musical as theater slowly returns to normalcy

A new show with a rocking cast has kicked off at Beit Lessin theater. Could the industry slowly be coming back to life amid the pandemic?

 Crossing the Wall, starring Oz Zehavi and Chen Amsalem, premieres at Beit Lessin Theater

Ra’anana Symphonette brings Schubertiade to stage

The Schubertiade began in Franz Schubert’s lifetime (1797-1828) as a sociable, informal musical gathering, where musicians and music lovers would gather to hear and play music.

 THE RA’ANANA Symphonette Orchestra.