theatre

September 24, 2021, 3:30 pm

A generous donation from the Susan and Isaac Wakil Foundation allowed people to attend Tosca at the Sydney Opera House for the price of a movie ticket.

By Sophie Deutsch

September 20, 2021, 10:00 am

Film project takes flight during lockdown

After COVID-19 halted plans to head to America and work with a Broadway company, Dean Gild decided to make a movie during lockdown.

By Danny Gocs

Michael and Brian Nebenzahl at Playbill's 60th Anniversary event at The Hordern Pavilion. Photo: Supplied

September 17, 2021, 11:12 am

Remembering an icon of the arts

Seen a musical or stage show? Chances are you’ve read a Playbill program. Sadly, Brian Nebenzahl, the man behind Playbill - Australia’s leading performing arts program publishers and merchandise operators - has passed away.

By Jessica Abelsohn

Truth to Power Cafe at Bunjil Place. Photo: Graham Denholm

September 17, 2021, 8:30 am

Giving everyone a powerful voice

A new production by Aussie-born UK theatre producer Jeremy Goldstein is helping people speak up against issues that are important to them.

By Jessica Abelsohn

24-4-17. Leibler Yavneh College. "Singing Swallows" crerated by Romi Kupfer. Romi Kupfor (left), Tammy Cohen. Photo: Peter Haskin

September 15, 2021, 9:00 am

Holocaust stories hit home

A production featuring stories of Holocaust survivors when they were children during World War II was staged in Melbourne.

By Danny Gocs

September 14, 2021, 9:15 am

In first position

Hilary Kaplan is one of three Australian dance teachers and examiners to have received one of the most prestigious awards in the industry.

By Sophie Deutsch

August 19, 2021, 5:00 am

La vie Française

Lara Goodridge picked up her first violin at age three and a half, and she's never looked back. Now, together with her partner in crime, Abby Dobson, the duo known as Baby et Lulu is releasing its third studio album.

By Jessica Abelsohn

August 5, 2021, 4:22 pm

WIN tickets to Eireborne: The Rebirth of Irish Dancing Live

Comedian Jackie Mason recording his album "I Want To Leave You With The Words Of A Great Comedian" on February 20, 1963 in New York. (Photo by PoPsie Randolph/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

July 30, 2021, 9:00 am

Inspirational Jackie Mason

There's something spectacular about the great Jewish comedians of the past, unafraid to make fun of themselves or their heritage. The AJN explores the world of Jewish comedy and reflects on the life of influential Jewish comedian Jackie Mason, who died last week in New York aged 93.

By Jessica Abelsohn

Jemma Rix as Elsa in Frozen. Photo: Lisa Tomasetti

July 23, 2021, 7:15 am

Magical Frozen

Danny Gocs reviews Frozen, as it eventually opens following its postponement due to COVID.

By Danny Gocs

Jewish comedians Ben Horowitz (right) and Jack Levi, for whom The Elliot Goblet Bar is named.

July 16, 2021, 7:00 am

Bringing the laughs

It's interesting talking on the phone to a comedian. In fact, you're treated to your very own comedy act – which is what happened when The Australian Jewish News spoke to Melbourne Jewish funnyman Ben Horowitz.

By Jessica Abelsohn

Chaim Topol performs in Fiddler on the Roof during his 1998 Australian tour. Photo: AJN file/Nigel Clements

July 7, 2021, 2:47 pm

Hollywood stars making headlines

After 30 years as arts editor, Danny Gocs reflects on some of the biggest international Jewish stars who came to Australia.

By Danny Gocs

The driving force behind Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (from left) producer Colin Callender, writer Jack Thorne, author J K Rowling, director John Tiffany and producer Sonia Friedman at the London premiere in 2016. Photo: Dan Wooller

January 31, 2019, 1:01 pm

Bringing Harry Potter to the stage

Getting British author J K Rowling to agree to a new Harry Potter stage play was a coup for two British Jewish producers. After successfully opening in London and New York, Harry Potter and The Cursed Child has its Australian premiere in Melbourne on February 23.

From left: Lior and Michael Misrachi with Shalom CEO Tamara Samuel and Shalom president Jonathan Leib.

June 9, 2017, 12:02 am

Shalom and farewell Michael

THERE were mixed emotions at Shalom as programming director Michael Misrachi, who has been with the organisation for eight years, announced that he and his family will be making aliyah.

By Yael Brender

The Laden Table opens at the Kings Cross Theatre this month.

March 9, 2017, 2:34 pm

Tackling ‘dinner table racism’ in theatre

“WITH the divisive rhetoric of Donald Trump and the constant surprise of Pauline [Hanson] in office, this is about as topical as it gets,” said Suzanne Millar, writer of Bakehouse Theatre Company’s explosive new play The Laden Table.

By Yael Brender