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
‘Beyond the Light’: War, peace, and beauty that save the world - review
At the show’s start, the heroine knows nothing of herself; we meet her in a bunker with an AI memory-therapist-psychologist. She is human like us, yet alien from a distant galaxy.
The Eifman Ballet’s 'Crime and Punishment' returns to Israel
Over three decades in the making, 'Crime and Punishment' will be presented next week at the Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center. This tour will mark the company’s 17th visit to Israel.
Spell ‘highly entertaining’: Encore! Youth put on wonderful performance of 'Spelling Bee' - review
Although the show’s message is that life is not all about winning, to me everyone involved in the production was a winner.
Gadi Zaig: Star of the news, the stage, and (soon to be) the silver screen
Behind the Bylines: Gadi Zaig is a talented thespian and veteran breaking news desk editor and was one of the first journalists in the world to report on the October 7 massacre.
Jerusalem highlights September 5-11
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
Between deep roots and liberating groove
The Hullegeb Festival of Israeli-Ethiopian Culture returns to Jerusalem next week, bringing rhythm, energy, joy, and the promise of better days ahead.
'Schindler’s List' Israeli actor Rami Heuberger dies at 61
Rami Heuberger was a prolific actor who appeared on stage, screen, and television. He passed away at the age of 61 after a long battle with cancer.
Leonard Cohen’s calling card: A new play about the iconic Jewish poet-musician
The forthcoming music-based portrayal of the late Canadian-Jewish poet-musician is scheduled for later this month in Tel Aviv.
Jewish actor Jerry Adler, 'Sopranos' star, dies at 96
On The Sopranos, he played consigliere Hesh Rabkin, a Jewish character who was Tony Soprano's associate.
Quentin Tarantino is not moving family to London, wife Daniella Pick confirms
Quentin Tarantino told the podcast The Church of Tarantino he and his family would be relocating to the UK. But wife Daniella Pick confirmed that this was not a permanent move.
