Can great art transcend political disgrace? “Last Call”—a new play about an alleged late-life meeting between Leonard Bernstein and ex-Nazi Herbert von Karajan—attempts to answer a difficult question. Jonathan S. Tobin March 28, 2025
Miami Beach mayor withdraws proposal against theater screening ‘No Other Land’ “The community has spoken clearly today,” a lawyer representing the theater said. “They will not tolerate censorship of the arts.” March 20, 2025
Slotkin meets with theater company whose ‘Anne Frank’ performance became neo-Nazi target “This final community roundtable was an opportunity to reflect on how much more we can do when we work together,” the congresswoman wrote. Izzy Salant Dec. 17, 2024
‘We’re provoking the audience’: New ‘Merchant of Venice’ play connects to modern Jew-hatred “There have been periods in my life where my Jewishness has felt neutral or even a form of self-loathing,” an actress in the play told JNS. “That’s worthy of exploration.” Anna Rahmanan Nov. 22, 2024
Protesters wave Nazi flag, shout slurs outside ‘Anne Frank’ play in Detroit Law enforcement asked agitators, described as in their 20s, to leave, prompting them to move across the street. Nov. 12, 2024
Anti-Israel activists protest London performance of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ “Targeting a symbol of Jewish culture shows that these people hate Jews,” said the Combat Antisemitism Movement. Aug. 6, 2024
Just following orders … Thanks to the creative ingenuity of David Serero, “The Trial of Eichmann” has been brought to the stage at the Center for Jewish History in New York City. Karen Lehrman Bloch Aug. 1, 2024
‘Fiddler on the Roof’ run in New England to ‘remind’ patrons of prejudice “The story of Tevye and his family humanizes modern headlines and offers a glimpse into what so many are experiencing,” executive producer Anthony Ejarque told JNS. David Swindle July 12, 2024
‘Newish Jewish Plays’ series focuses on parenting, Palestinian conflict Reader responses will help the Sarasota Jewish Theatre in Florida decide if it wants to fully stage the shows during the 2025-26 season. July 12, 2024
