Theater
The king and the cobbler: How Illi Gorlitzky built the language of the Israeli stage
From defining Broadway-caliber theater to unionizing the nation’s performers, the legendary actor and advocate leaves behind a legacy that shaped Israel’s cultural fabric for seven decades.
How a playwright transformed a sister’s loss into art for children
Memorial initiative brings October 7 survivors’ stories to stage and screen
'One of most prominent figures in Israeli culture': Singer, theater icon Illy Gorlizki dies at 91
How movie theaters are reinventing the cinema experience
Movie theaters are combining immersive technology and luxury comfort to outshine home streaming platforms.
Jonathan Spector’s ‘Birthright’ puts Jewish history and memory on the stage - opinion
In its first act, set in 2006, we join six friends just back from a Birthright Israel trip. Lev, the seeker of “meaning,” introduces “historiography.”
Gal De Paz cast as Shoshana Damari in new musical about Israeli icon
Rising Star runner-up Gal De Paz will make her theatrical debut portraying Israeli music icon Shoshana Damari in a new biographical musical tracing the singer’s life and career.
Jerusalem highlights: August 21-27
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Peter Pan takes flight in Tel Aviv with dazzling cast, costumes, and Neverland magic - review
This particular adaptation of J. M. Barrie's classic story initially premiered in 1988, with the titular character having been played by Hanoch Rosen, who now takes the director's chair.
Sderot Women’s Theater premieres dark October 7 comedy play ‘Laughing on the Border’
In the new play, Sderot Women’s Theater Ensemble uses black comedy to process the October 7 massacre.
Jerusalemite of the Week: Candice Nemoff showcases her artistic soul - interview
"My mom taught me how to do my own nails when I was young... I never really looked into classes until my husband encouraged me."
Jerusalem highlights: August 14-20
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To hell and back: A political ballet for Israel’s age of war
Seven choreographers, one live pianist, and a palindrome that refuses to end.
The story behind French-Jewish directing partners’ film ‘Just An Illusion’ - interview
The soundtrack for the film includes songs by Joy Division, Earth, Wind & Fire, The Cure, and The Alan Parsons Project.
