Theater

From ‘Hairspray’ to ‘South Park,’ composer Marc Shaiman tells a story shaped by Jewish humor

In his new memoir “Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner,” Marc Shaiman reflects on a life shaped by chutzpah, fate, disappointment

Shaiman writes about the bitter and the sweet of a long, successful career with setbacks that still sting.
Ido Nahmias and Shirel Azizian in A Doll’s House SOURCE Itai Salhov.

Jerusalem highlights: February 6-12

Goliath is dead!

All women production retells David’s journey from shame to servant king

MICHAL WEINBERG and Boris Repetur in ‘Suitcase Packers.’

Fulcro Theatre looks for happiness in Hanoch Levin’s ‘Suitcase Packers’


Na Laga’at Center marks Int’l Sign Languages Day with performance of ‘The Little Prince’

Directed by Yaara Reshef Nahor, actors Yaroslav Bernatsky and Shoval Ben Zeev will depict the fable about the prince who sought a friend among the stars using Israeli Sign Language (ISL).

 YAROSLAV BERNATSKY and Shoval Ben Zeev in ‘The Little Prince’ at Na Laga’at.

A mustached Juliet? Seminar Hakibutzim offers gender-fluid Shakespeare production - review

The play is introduced to the audience by a frame-story. A married couple (Mika Zak and Yonatan Shimony) attempt to explain the play to us.

 A SCENE FROM ‘Romeo and Juliet.’

Jerusalem Highlights: September 6-12

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

 'After the Party'

Train theater production gets British honor

The Train Theater's ‘Once Upon a World’ has been nominated for The Offie


Summer is ending – check out these can't-miss events in Jerusalem before it does

As the season’s blazing heat takes its final bow, and the first whispers of fall’s cooler breeze make their debut, Jerusalem throws lively end-of-summer celebrations, offering something for everyone.

 An illustrative image of Jerusalem's Infinity Museum.

Five perfect activities to do in Jerusalem: Food, drinks and nature

A round-up of five can't-miss activities to try out in Jerusalem as the summer draws to a close.

 Israel's tallest playground tower soars above Gan Sacher's huge new fun zone

A fantasy-fulfilling one-man show with Ben Rozen

Ben Rozen’s big show to appear at Temuna Theater Tel Aviv August 17

 BEN ROZEN’S Big Show.

Jerusalem puppet festival puts on Hocus Pocus performance

The Hocus Pocus complex of the Jerusalem International Puppet Festival lets kids do just what they want.

 Friendship lies at the core of the long-running ‘Marzipan Fairy’ show.

Jerusalem Highlights: August 16-22

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

 AS YOU LIKE IT

Jerusalem theater troupe brings Shakespeare back to the park

This is the 13th time Theater in the Rough co-founders, and mother and son duo, Beth Steinberg and Natan Skop have brought Shakespeare to Bloomfield Gardens.

 MEMBERS OF the cast of ‘As You Like It.’