Opera

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. 

BAYREUTH FESTIVAL HALL in Germany, built specifically for the performance of Wagner’s stage works.
JOHN MALKOVICH.

John Malkovich to return to Israel with satirical theatrical-musical show

Cinderella meets the prince – rehearsal of the Jerusalem premiere of ‘Cinderella,’ opera by Massenet.

Jerusalem Theatre hosts Massenet’s Cinderella in a one-time opera event

A BOUTIQUE ROOM at the Pastoral Hotel in Kfar Blum.

Pastoral Hotel: A symphony of culture, comfort - review


Verdi’s ‘Il Trovatore’ opera comes to Tel Aviv

Will love triumph over the weight of the past, or will the need to avenge the crimes of the father blight all joy?

 Shay Bloch.

‘Theodor’ puts Jewish fate on stage - review

The dual tragedy of Theodor, that of the young man and his older self, is how both promises turned to dross under the harsh sunlight of reality.

 A PARISIAN MOB scene  in ‘Theodor.’

Jerusalem highlights May 19-25

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

 KINDERLAND TOURS of Jerusalem’s ancient walls.

'Midsummer Night’s Dream': A surreal and erotic extravaganza - review

Dortmund Ballet returns to Israel with Alexander Ekman’s monumental ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream.’

 THE DORTMUND BALLET performs Alexander Ekman’s ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream.’

The new opera ‘Theodor’ shows Herzl's struggles to find solutions

The life of one of Zionism’s greatest champions has been adapted into an opera, showing his hardships as he sought a solution to the plight of Jews.

 ‘THEODOR,’ A new Hebrew-language production at the Israeli Opera.

Jerusalem Highlights April 28-May 4

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

 IMBIBE SOME adult beverages at Thinkers (Illustrative).

Yesterday's pop hits get an operatic makeover in Kfar Blum

The three-day event (April 27-29) goes by the name of Just Before the Eurovision, which references the advent of the long-running international song contest.

 DAVID SEBBA and members of the Meitar Opera Studio.

Jerusalem highlights March 31-April 6

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

 US ASTROPHYSICIST Dr. Amber Straughn will speak about the James Webb Space Telescope.

Mozart’s 'Don Giovanni' illuminated at Israeli Opera - review

Danish director Kasper Holten has perfected a multi-layered production where the sum is much greater than its parts.

 A SCENE from The Israeli Opera’s production of ‘Don Giovanni.’

German opera house fires director who smeared dog poo in critic's face

Marco Goecke confronted Wirbke Huester, a dance critic, in the theater's crowded foyer before wiping the contents of a bag of feces in her face.

Ballerina (Illustrative)