Theater

Stephen Sondheim was unmistakably Jewish, but did he live a ‘Jewish Life?'

“I look at it as a form of Americanized Yiddishkeit: his nature, his worldview, his sense of humor,” said Daniel Okrent in an interview last week.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2026|ByANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA

Stephen Sondheim shown in London ahead of the premiere of "Side by Side by Sondheim," a West End musical revue celebrating his catalogue, April 2, 1976.

Sarit Brown as Cathy in 'The Last Five Years.'

The last 15 years: Sarit Brown brings intimate musical ‘The Last Five Years’ to Jerusalem - review

Sarit Brown, who has performed in a good number of productions over recent years, has recently taken the leap into the role of director.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2026|ByYAEL UNTERMAN

Engolement: Once you find your inner golem, life in the shtetl will never be the same - review

Life in the shtetl has been peaceful, but now things are changing. Now the golems face a fateful decision, caught between duty to the community and the urge to discover who else they might yet become

SEPTEMBER 19, 2026|ByYAEL UNTERMAN

Retired Israeli theater, film star Yossi Pollak dies aged 81

Veteran Israeli performer Yossi Pollak, who worked in film, television, theater, and directing, has died after a career spanning more than four decades.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2026|ByMAARIV

'The Devil Wears Prada 2’ reunites cast but lacks original bite - review

The big question on the minds of fans of the original film, released 20 years ago and today a cult classic, is how the sequel measures up.

MAY 1, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN

MERYL STREEP and Anne Hathaway in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2.’

‘Leave One Day’: Low-key musical about French chef - review

"Leave One Day," the feature film directorial debut of Amelie Bonnin, includes characters who express their thoughts in a nice, low-key way.

APRIL 27, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN

Amelie Bonnin and Juliette Armanet attend the "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) photocall at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 14, 2025 in Cannes, France.

British professor uncovers location of Shakespeare’s London home using previously unknown documents

Munro’s find is historically significant, painting a very different picture of where Shakespeare may have spent time in his later years then what was originally thought.

APRIL 25, 2026ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

File Photo: A Sothebys employee handles a copy of William Shakespeare, The First Folio 1623 in London, England, July 7, 2006.

Jerusalem highlights: April 24-30

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

APRIL 24, 2026ByHAGAY HACOHEN

‘Alchemical Encounter’ by Katya Izabel Filmus

Jerusalem highlights: April 10 – April 16

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

APRIL 10, 2026ByHAGAY HACOHEN

Movie theaters reopening across the country, just in time for Passover vacation - review

The theaters are operating with the approval of the Home Front Command, which mandates that there must be protection nearby for everyone.

APRIL 8, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN

‘Maigret and the Dead Lover’: Bringing French detective back to big screen - review

For those who enjoyed the books, the movie will bring them back to the atmosphere of the police headquarters on the Quai des Orfevres.

MARCH 31, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN

DENIS PODALYDÈS plays author Georges Simenon’s distinguished inspector Maigret in ‘Maigret and the Dead Lover’

From ‘Hairspray’ to ‘South Park,’ composer Marc Shaiman tells a story shaped by Jewish humor

In his new memoir “Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner,” Marc Shaiman reflects on a life shaped by chutzpah, fate, disappointment

FEBRUARY 10, 2026BySTEPHEN SILVER/JTA