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teatru bun, ca altadata (‘Omul cel bun din Seciuan’ la Teatrul Bulandra in regia lui Andrei Serban)

Posted on December 16, 2015 by admin

M-am simtit in acea seara dintre putinele petrecute in scurta mea vizita bucuresteana de acum cateva zile, ca transportat si transfigurat in timp cu vreo patru decenii si mai bine in urma, in anii de vraja in care Liviu Ciulei … Continue reading →

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‘The Labor of Life’ by Hanoch Levin at the Beit Lessin Theater

Posted on January 14, 2013 by admin

The Web site in Hebrew of the Beit Lessin Theatre has under the name of the theater an addition which translates like ‘the most Israeli possible’. This is probably kind of a slogan meant to attract audiences and it certainly … Continue reading →

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Richard III under Rocket Attacks

Posted on November 16, 2012 by admin

This is maybe one of the most unusual texts about a theater performance that I have ever written. It is not only about Shakespeare’s masterpiece, not only about the staging (and I have great references to compare with, starting with … Continue reading →

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An Yidishpiel in Hebrew (Stempenyu at the Cameri Theater)

Posted on October 8, 2012 by admin

Was there a real Fiddler on the Roof? This question is being asked by viewers enjoying the well-known musical or the movie inspired by it, or admiring Chagall’s paintings. The historical figure behind the character actually existed, he was was … Continue reading →

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rock, musical and the national theater (Theater: ‘Next to Normal’ at HaBima)

Posted on September 28, 2012 by admin

What is a rock musical? or a rock opera? I confess that I never understood exactly where are the borders of the genres, actually where the classical operetta ends and the musical genre starts. Maybe when it is staged on … Continue reading →

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An Evening at the Renewed HaBima

Posted on May 20, 2012 by admin

The Israeli national theater Habima is back home in its renovated location in central Tel Aviv. The many years of wandering in temporary spaces, the problems with the building and funding seriously impacted the conditions of viewing and the level … Continue reading →

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‘Harvey’ at the Gesher Theater

Posted on February 6, 2012 by admin

This is a performance I was not supposed to enjoy. I am not a fan of light and feel-good comedies, moralistic and happy-ending. ‘Harvey’ is a light, feel-good comedy that ends well and tells a few things about morals in … Continue reading →

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Pinter’s ‘The Caretaker’ at the Cameri Theater

Posted on November 1, 2011 by admin

The Caretaker is one of the first plays of Harold Pinter and his first commercial success on the British stages. Published in 1960 it was strongly influenced by the works of the masters of the absurd theater, especially Ionesco and … Continue reading →

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Liviu Ciulei (1923-2011)

Posted on October 30, 2011 by admin

The 60s was the decade of hope in the history of Communist Romania. After the frozen 50s which had seen the pick of the repression but also the death of Stalin, the grip of the Communist rule seemed to slowly … Continue reading →

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A Strike to Regret (or ‘O Go My Man’ at the Habima Theater)

Posted on September 26, 2011 by admin

Bad things continue to happen to Habima, the national theater of Israel. The renovation of the historic building was supposed to be ready during the previous season, but it looks like even its inauguration is not sure for this season … Continue reading →

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