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
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.
The last 15 years: Sarit Brown brings intimate musical ‘The Last Five Years’ to Jerusalem - review
Sarit Brown, who has performed in a good number of productions over recent years, has recently taken the leap into the role of director.
Engolement: Once you find your inner golem, life in the shtetl will never be the same - review
Life in the shtetl has been peaceful, but now things are changing. Now the golems face a fateful decision, caught between duty to the community and the urge to discover who else they might yet become
Retired Israeli theater, film star Yossi Pollak dies aged 81
Veteran Israeli performer Yossi Pollak, who worked in film, television, theater, and directing, has died after a career spanning more than four decades.
'Sarah: Text and Presence' offers a 21st-century reimagining of traditional Jewish texts
Sarah: Text and Presence, created by Gabriella Lev and Yael Valier, is the second collaboration between Theatre Company Jerusalem and Theater and Theology.
John Malkovich pulls out of Israel performance, says producer’s press release misquoted him
“I did not utter these phrases, and they most certainly are not approved by me, nor do they reflect my feelings." said actor John Malkovich.
Veteran Israeli theater, film actor Ilan Dar dies at 89
Dar was a fixture of Israeli theater, television, and cinema for decades, but his role in Krovim Krovim became one of the defining performances of his career.
To play or not to play: A Swiss theater director comes to Israel to test the murky Wagnerian waters
Milo Rau is clearly determined to dive into the multi-layered, dense underbelly of various situations to divine the whys and wherefores and, hopefully, uncover the real state of play.
‘Jerusalem of Gold’ exhibit brings five Israeli artists to the capital’s theater
Jerusalem of Gold, a group exhibition featuring five Israeli artists, is open now and will be on display at the Jerusalem Theatre’s Salon Gallery until the end of September.
John Malkovich to return to Israel with satirical theatrical-musical show
Oscar nominee John Malkovich will return to Tel Aviv for a musical performance blending classical music, comedy, and brutal criticism.