Theater

'Too Jewish?' Why Jewish stories still make some audiences uncomfortable

Why Jewish stories still provoke discomfort – and why that discomfort matters

The Rosenbergs, a middle-class Jewish family from Edgware, played by Nicholas Woodeson as the father, David Rosenberg, and Tracy-Ann Oberman as mother, Lesley Rosenberg, in Ryan Craig’s play, staged recently in a London theater.
Maya Bloch painting

Jerusalem highlights: May 1-7

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

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

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.

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


'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.

 A SCENE from Phinehas Veuillet’s ‘Neither Day nor Night.’

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.

 ‘In the Footsteps of the Apostle Paul’: Ancient theater's revival: Stage building restoration nears completion in Nicopolis.

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!.’

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. 

 MARIA NAZAROVA and Bogdan Volkov in ‘The Love Elixir.’

‘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.

 SCENES FROM the upcoming ‘Say My Name.’

'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.'

‘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.

 A SCENE FROM the new French film ‘The Rapture.’

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 'The World of Yesterday'

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ debuts in Hebrew - review

Fans of the original will be pleased to hear that the music did a great job of rhyming and maintaining the original composition.

 A SCENE from ‘Hi Evan Hansen.’

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.’