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’


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.

BETA ENSEMBLE

'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.

Rami Heuberger, Israeli actor and director, who passed away on August 28, 2025.

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.

THE CAST of ‘Leonard,’ an homage to Leonard Cohen.

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.

Jerry Adler attends SopranosCon 2019 at Meadowlands Exposition Center on November 23, 2019 in Secaucus, New Jersey.

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.

72nd Cannes Film Festival - After the screening of the film "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" in competition - Red Carpet - Cannes, France, May 21, 2019. Director Quentin Tarantino poses with his wife Daniella Pick

Jerusalem highlights: July 25-31

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

How Not to Drown in Condensed Milk (See Sunday)

Take it from the top: A history of phrases, idioms with the word 'take' - explainer

Let’s take a look at the word “take” and explore some of the many takes on it.

 The triumphant boxer celebrates as the referee calls the fight as his opponent lies on the floor.

Greek National Theatre presents 'Fragments: Euripides' inspired by discovered papyrus

Actors confront the task of unveiling fragments from 'Polyidus' and 'Ino' in a staged excavation.

 Ancient Greek theater at Aphrodisias.

Amélie: Everyone’s connected in Starcatcher's new production - review

The 2001 movie upon which the play is based is the highest-grossing French-language film ever released in the US, with box office sales of $33 million.

 Young Amélie doll with her parents.

When the curtain falls, again: Israel's cultural institutions are suffering from war closures

Cultural institutions throughout the country are coping with closures amid the war.

 THE CODEX SASSOON, the oldest complete Hebrew Bible, purchased for $38 million, arrived at ANU – Museum of the Jewish People, just two days before October 7.