Theater

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

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

|ByRYAN CRAIG
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

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

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

'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.

|ByHANNAH 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.

‘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.

|ByHANNAH BROWN

'Encore!' Jerusalem’s English-language theater company has a change of guard

Since the inception of Encore! Educational Theatre Company, Robert Binder has been behind its manifold productions.

JANUARY 26, 2025ByBARRY DAVIS
Robert Binder has been the heart and soul of Encore! since the start.

Israeli Opera revives Verdi's 'Otello'

If theater-goers are left to wonder whether Iago hates Otello because he is a racist or because he was skipped for promotion, opera patrons are rewarded with his aria.

JANUARY 23, 2025ByHAGAY HACOHEN
A REHEARSAL this week of Verdi’s Otello at the Israeli Opera.

A fresh cast brings new life to 'According to Law' in Tel Aviv

Katz and Maayan Shalev's satirical dance 'According to Law' returns to Tel Aviv.

JANUARY 21, 2025ByORI J LENKINSKI
‘ACCORDING TO Law,’ by choreographers Anat Katz and Dr. Erez Maayan Shalev.

Gesher Theater's 2025 season: classics collide with the cutting-edge

Gesher Theater has unveiled a riveting and richly varied repertoire for its 2025 season, blending daring new Israeli works with bold reinterpretations of cherished classics.

JANUARY 16, 2025ByNERIA BARR
GESHER THEATER CEO Lena Kreindlin and playwright Roy Chen.

Heroism and Heroes: 2025 Hebrew Children’s Theater Festival to take place in London this month

Over 80 performances are planned during the festival, highlighting stories of courage and resilience, inspired by extraordinary tales that have resonated deeply since the war began.

JANUARY 12, 2025ByNERIA BARR
AVRAHAM AUERBACH and Ben Zabludowski.

‘Private Lives’ comedy makes hilarious smash in Tel Aviv - review

Translated into Hebrew from the 1930 English play by Noël Coward, audiences will be entertained by the rich comedic timing of the actors and the masterful direction by Matan Shavit.

JANUARY 12, 2025ByGADI ZAIG
PRIVATE LIVES actors (from L): Itai Tarnaruder as Victor, Naya Bienstock as Amanda, Niv Shitrit as Sibyl, and Dali Shachnaey as Elyot.

Top 10 reasons to leave the house: December 27-January 4

Fun events to take part in throughout Israel in the coming week.

DECEMBER 27, 2024ByNERIA BARR
The Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra at the YMCA.

Jerusalem highlights: December 27-January 2

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

DECEMBER 27, 2024ByHAGAY HACOHEN
Theatrical performance 'The Child Ayelet.'

Top 10 reasons to leave the house: December 13-22

Fun events to take part in throughout Israel in the coming week.

DECEMBER 18, 2024ByNERIA BARR
Kamea Dance Company’s ‘White Face.’

Elmina Children’s Theater Festival: An oasis of coexistence in Jaffa

All shows at Jaffa Port Warehouse (Mahsan). NIS 60 (NIS 55 at pre-booking *6119.) https://www.elminajaffa.com/festival/ (Hebrew and Arabic site).

DECEMBER 17, 2024ByHAGAY HACOHEN
THE ELMINA Children’s Theater Festival’s production of ‘That Round Thing.’