Musical

‘Anne Frank, Superstar’? A satirical musical reimagines the Holocaust victim as a symbol of woke

The show is framed as an ultra-progressive regional theater company staging an adaptation of Anne Frank’s diary.

"Slam Frank"'s Instagram account, the show's primary engine of promotion, has stoked people's confusion.
NAOMI SHEMER’S handwritten lyrics to  ‘Al Kol Aleh.’

National Library gets original lyrics of Naomi Shemer’s 'Al Kol Eleh'

 THE WORDS ‘arbeit macht frei’ hang above the gate at Auschwitz.

Lost music from Auschwitz performed after 80 years

TOM COHEN (center) and the Jerusalem Orchestra East West.

Making musical ends meet, the annual Jerusalem East and West Festival shows the way


'Oklahoma!' shines in Israel: LOGON’s latest musical triumph

Theater review: Light Opera Group of the Negev Netanya Community Center

 THE LOGON presentation of  ‘Oklahoma.’

Gadot’s a bad gal, but ‘Snow White’ is bland - film review

While a few live-action remakes have been good – Aladdin was probably the most fun – I think most children will always prefer the cartoon versions, and so will a lot of adults. 

 GAL GADOT in ‘Disney’s Snow White.’

Donald Trump reportedly expressed affection for ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ at Kennedy Center meeting

Trump has not previously been reported to be a Fiddler fan, but the musical has intersected with him before.

US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron (not pictured) attend a press conference at the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 24, 2025.

Dark police thriller ‘Motherland’ premieres on KAN, Wicked available to stream

Check out the series, movies and shows hitting Israel's screens this week.

 ‘MOTHERLAND’ IS KAN’s new thriller.

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!.’

University of Birmingham unveils platform for immersive virtual music collaborations

The JAMS platform allows musicians to engage in virtual concerts, practice sessions, and enhances music teaching by recreating the immersive experience of playing together in person.

 The software creates a responsive avatar that plays in perfect synchrony with the music partner.

America-Israel Cultural Foundation announces winners of 2024 Aviv Competition

Twenty-eight contestants between the ages of 21 and 30 competed in the 2024 Aviv Competitions.

 THE Aviv Competitions prize winners.

'David the Servant King': A biblical musical on King David for women - review

As the war continues, the message and hope conveyed by this concert, planned for the Shalva National Center in Jerusalem on December 19, becomes more relevant and necessary.

 A scene from 'David the Servant King.'

‘Guys and Dolls’ musical on its way to Hebrew University for Hanukkah

The Beit Hillel Theater Workshop at Hebrew University, Mount Scopus, merges experienced actors and novices, Israelis and Anglo-Saxons.

 The cast of the Beit Hillel Theater Workshop in ‘Guys and Dolls,” set to be performed over Hannukah.

Jaffa Jazz Fest carries on for its 10th edition despite cancelations

Other jazzy tributes across the three days include nods to Sting, Billy Joel, Joni Mitchell, John Lennon, Brazilian music and reggae icon Bob Marley.

 BOBBY MARTINEZ will strut his stuff at the International Jaffa Jazz Festival.

'Alice by Heart': A wartime coming-of-age musical based on Alice in Wonderland - review

Clearly a major group effort, this production wowed the audience on opening night with exquisite songs, playful and dynamic choreography, splendid acting, and moments of surreal comedy.

 THE QUEEN of Hearts holds court.