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. 

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

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


‘Dear Evan Hansen’ debuts in Hebrew - review

Fans of the original will be pleased to hear that the music did a great job of rhyming and maintaining the original composition.

 A SCENE from ‘Hi Evan Hansen.’

Ornat Lempert explores Israeli motherhood in poignant performance

Ornat Lempert explores Israeli motherhood in a one-woman cabaret blending humor, tragedy, and collective reflection.

 ORNAT LEMPERT in ‘As a Mother of Three Sons.’

'Encore!' Jerusalem’s English-language theater company has a change of guard

Since the inception of Encore! Educational Theatre Company, Robert Binder has been behind its manifold productions.

  Robert Binder has been the heart and soul of Encore! since the start.

Israeli Opera revives Verdi's 'Otello'

If theater-goers are left to wonder whether Iago hates Otello because he is a racist or because he was skipped for promotion, opera patrons are rewarded with his aria.

 A REHEARSAL this week of Verdi’s Otello at the Israeli Opera.

A fresh cast brings new life to 'According to Law' in Tel Aviv

Katz and Maayan Shalev's satirical dance 'According to Law' returns to Tel Aviv.

 ‘ACCORDING TO Law,’ by choreographers Anat Katz and Dr. Erez Maayan Shalev.

Gesher Theater's 2025 season: classics collide with the cutting-edge

Gesher Theater has unveiled a riveting and richly varied repertoire for its 2025 season, blending daring new Israeli works with bold reinterpretations of cherished classics.

 GESHER THEATER CEO Lena Kreindlin and playwright Roy Chen.

Heroism and Heroes: 2025 Hebrew Children’s Theater Festival to take place in London this month

Over 80 performances are planned during the festival, highlighting stories of courage and resilience, inspired by extraordinary tales that have resonated deeply since the war began.

 AVRAHAM AUERBACH and Ben Zabludowski.

‘Private Lives’ comedy makes hilarious smash in Tel Aviv - review

Translated into Hebrew from the 1930 English play by Noël Coward, audiences will be entertained by the rich comedic timing of the actors and the masterful direction by Matan Shavit.

 PRIVATE LIVES actors (from L): Itai Tarnaruder as Victor, Naya Bienstock as Amanda, Niv Shitrit as Sibyl, and Dali Shachnaey as Elyot.

Top 10 reasons to leave the house: December 27-January 4

Fun events to take part in throughout Israel in the coming week.

 The Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra at the YMCA.

Jerusalem highlights: December 27-January 2

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

 Theatrical performance 'The Child Ayelet.'