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.

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

Setting up square.

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

Actor Yossi Pollak.

Retired Israeli theater, film star Yossi Pollak dies aged 81


'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.

Jerusalem Highlights: February 28 – March 6

What’s new to do in Israel’s capital?

 ‘Make a Wish’ at Automorphia (see Saturday).

'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.’

Jerusalem highlights: January 31-February 5

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

 'The World of Yesterday'