Performance

Int'l dance company arrives in Israel, proving Hora can be a state of mind

Igal Perry and New York’s Peridance Contemporary Dance Company arrive in Israel with a program spanning styles – and one deeply personal hora.

PERIDANCE OPERATES as a platform for multiple artistic languages.
John Lithgow stars as Roald Dahl in "Giant." Mark Rosenblatt's play moved to Broadway after a successful run on London's West End.

John Lithgow wins Tony Award for portraying Roald Dahl in ‘Giant,’ about author's antisemitism

Noam Bettan

Israel's Noam Bettan wins spot in Eurovision final at first semifinal

Noam Bettan and dancers are seen rehearsing "Michelle" in Austria.

Noam Bettan rehearses Eurovision song, 'Michelle,' in Vienna, meets Boy George


Ninth annual Bach Festival kicks off throughout Israel

The ninth edition takes place March 17-24, opening at the YMCA in Jerusalem (March 17, 7 p.m.) before moving on to Rehovot, Haifa, and Tel Aviv.

  British conductor Andrew Parrott

Jerusalem highlights: March 7-13

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

 Martha Argerich

'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.

 Morrie and Mitch.

Singer Sidonie Smith channels musical icon Tina Turner

Simply the Best is described as a powerful journey through the extraordinary life of the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tina Turner.

 SIDONIE SMITH will be performing the best of Tina Turner in Israel next month.

Efrat Gosh on music, healing, and her upcoming anniversary show

“Music has always been my anchor.” Efrat Gosh opens up about her career, struggles, and what’s next.

 EFRAT GOSH in concert: ‘In certain performances, there’s a kind of connection between people, between people’s souls.’

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).

 MAYA CHAIKIN as Laurey and Gidi Naggan as Curly in LOGON’s upcoming production of ‘Oklahoma!.’

'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.

 FDR, Laura, and Breckinridge Long in 'The Accomplice.'

A masterful ‘Otello’ at the Israeli Opera in Tel Aviv - review

Pascu’s fantastic performance masterfully kept guests on the edge of these said seats and was equally rich with such small details.

 IAGO IS ABLE to poison Otello’s mind in the great Verdi opera.

Top 10 reasons to leave the house: January 31 - February 11

These are the top 10 reasons to leave the house this week.

 THE ISRAEL Opera’s version of Humperdinck’s ‘Hansel and Gretel

Ornat Lempert explores Israeli motherhood in poignant performance

Ornat Lempert explores Israeli motherhood in a one-woman cabaret blending humor, tragedy, and collective reflection.

 ORNAT LEMPERT in ‘As a Mother of Three Sons.’