Theater

Peter Pan takes flight in Tel Aviv with dazzling cast, costumes, and Neverland magic - review

This particular adaptation of J. M. Barrie's classic story initially premiered in 1988, with the titular character having been played by Hanoch Rosen, who now takes the director's chair.

Peter, Wendy, Michael, and John take off for Neverland in the Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center's production of Peter Pan.
EVEN IN rehearsals, the trauma remains close to the surface.

Sderot Women’s Theater premieres dark October 7 comedy play ‘Laughing on the Border’

Cats are famously well-groomed, and Tziporanayim is just the place.

Jerusalemite of the Week: Candice Nemoff showcases her artistic soul - interview

Night Work (see Saturday).

Jerusalem highlights: August 14-20


Gitai's 'Yitzhak Rabin: Chronicle of an Assasination' confronts amnesia around assasination

"Peace is made with very difficult enemies" doctrine takes the stage in director Amos Gitai’s powerful theatrical work Yitzhak Rabin: Chronicle of an Assassination

Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin in 1993 in Washington.

Saul Rubinek’s new one-man show asks, is there ever a right time to play Shylock? 

“Playing Shylock,” opening in Brooklyn, imagines the cancellation of Shakespeare’s controversial play about the humiliation of a Jewish moneylender.

Saul Rubinek plays a version of himself in "Playing Shylock," about an actor whose dream to play Shakespeare's controversial Jewish character is thwarted by timid producers.

‘Beyond the Light’: War, peace, and beauty that save the world - review

At the show’s start, the heroine knows nothing of herself; we meet her in a bunker with an AI memory-therapist-psychologist. She is human like us, yet alien from a distant galaxy.

A SCENE from ‘Beyond the Light.’

The Eifman Ballet’s 'Crime and Punishment' returns to Israel

Over three decades in the making, 'Crime and Punishment' will be presented next week at the Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center. This tour will mark the company’s 17th visit to Israel.

CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, Eifman Ballet.

Spell ‘highly entertaining’: Encore! Youth put on wonderful performance of 'Spelling Bee' - review

Although the show’s message is that life is not all about winning, to me everyone involved in the production was a winner.

Olive, William, Marcy, and Mitch in 'Spelling Bee.'

Gadi Zaig: Star of the news, the stage, and (soon to be) the silver screen

Behind the Bylines: Gadi Zaig is a talented thespian and veteran breaking news desk editor and was one of the first journalists in the world to report on the October 7 massacre.

Gadi Zaig

Jerusalem highlights September 5-11

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

‘Poems of the Plagues of Egypt’

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.