Theater

‘Maigret and the Dead Lover’: Bringing French detective back to big screen - review

For those who enjoyed the books, the movie will bring them back to the atmosphere of the police headquarters on the Quai des Orfevres. 

|ByHANNAH BROWN
DENIS PODALYDÈS plays author Georges Simenon’s distinguished inspector Maigret in ‘Maigret and the Dead Lover’
Shaiman writes about the bitter and the sweet of a long, successful career with setbacks that still sting.

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

|BySTEPHEN SILVER/JTA
Ido Nahmias and Shirel Azizian in A Doll’s House SOURCE Itai Salhov.

Jerusalem highlights: February 6-12

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

|ByHAGAY HACOHEN
Goliath is dead!

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

An all-women musical brings King David’s epic journey from outcast to servant king to life on stage in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh.

|ByYAEL UNTERMAN

This year’s Israel Festival will be held at the Gaza border

This year's Israel festival will focus on the Israel-Hamas war, centering around home, loss, and mourning.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024ByHAGAY HACOHEN
THE OTEF HaNegev Theater.

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).

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024ByHAGAY HACOHEN
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.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024ByHAGAY HACOHEN
A SCENE FROM ‘Romeo and Juliet.’

Jerusalem Highlights: September 6-12

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

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024ByHAGAY HACOHEN
'After the Party'

Train theater production gets British honor

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

AUGUST 28, 2024ByHAGAY HACOHEN

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.

AUGUST 25, 2024ByNERIA BARR
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.

AUGUST 25, 2024ByMOLLY MYERS
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

AUGUST 21, 2024ByHAGAY HACOHEN
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.

AUGUST 16, 2024ByBARRY DAVIS
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?

AUGUST 16, 2024ByHAGAY HACOHEN
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