Golda Meir

Marcus Center Selects Winners of 41st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Contests
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2025

The Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC), along with We Energies, Milwaukee Public Schools, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association, have announced the student winners of the 41st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. art, speech, and writing contests.

Renaissance Theaterworks Presents THE NETHER By Jennifer Haley
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2024

Renaissance Theaterworks will continue their 32nd season with “The Nether” by Jennifer Haley, January 12th - February 2nd with preview performances on January 10th and 11th, at the Theater on 255 S Water Street in Milwaukee's Harbor District.

Nigel Planer Joins CELEBRATING LIONEL BART at JW3
by Blair Ingenthron - May 12, 2024

Nigel Planer will join a top West End line up, in a magical and nostalgic musical theatre evening celebrating the great music of songwriter Lionel Bart - Celebrating Lionel Bart, for one night only, 8pm on Sunday 7 July at JW3.

Photos: General Consul Meron Reuben Key Speaker At GOLDA'S BALCONY Opening Reception
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2024

Meron Reuben,​ Consul General of Israel to New England, speaks following the Opening Night of Golda's Balcony at the Jackie Liebergott Black Box Theatre at the Emerson Paramount Center. See photos from the production.

Review: Annette Miller Triumphs Again in GOLDA'S BALCONY
by R. Scott Reedy - Mar 1, 2024

What did our critic think of GOLDA'S BALCONY at Shakespeare & Company? Golda Meir – Israel’s first, and so far only, female prime minister – was seen by some as the straight-talking grandmother of the Jewish people. In “Golda’s Balcony,” however, Tony Award-winning playwright William Gibson (1914–2008) makes clear that, even with her simple hairstyle, ever-present pocketbook and sensible shoes, Meir was anything but benign.

Spotlight: GOLDA'S BALCONY at Jackie Liebergott Black Box, Emerson Paramount Center
by BWW Special Offer - Feb 16, 2024

Golda's Balcony is Coming to Boston

Shakespeare & Company to Bring GOLDA'S BALCONY To Boston This February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2024

Shakespeare & Company brings Golda's Balcony to Boston, featuring Annette Miller in her acclaimed performance as Golda Meir.

Renaissance Theaterworks Teams With First Stage Young Company To Produce THE WOLVES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2023

Renaissance Theaterworks partners with First Stage Young Company to produce THE WOLVES, a coming-of-age drama about a high school girls soccer team and the challenges of adolescence. Directed by Elyse Edelman, a Milwaukee native and Young Company Alum.

Review: GOLDA'S BALCONY at Shakespeare & Company
by Marc Savitt - Aug 9, 2023

Annette Miller is outstanding. She takes the audience on a fascinating and detailed journey in which she seamlessly shifts between aspects of Meir’s character ranging from nurturing caregiver to the “Iron Lady” of Israeli Politics.

Elliot Norton Award-Winning Annette Miller to Return to Shakespeare & Company in GOLDA'S BALCONY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2023

Don't miss Annette Miller as she returns to Shakespeare & Company in the iconic role of Golda Meir in Golda's Balcony. Experience the inspiring true story of the Russian immigrant-turned-American school teacher and fourth Prime Minister of Israel. Additional performances have been added, so get your tickets now!

Almanac Dance Circus Theatre Tours Northeast with COMMUNITAS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2023

Almanac Dance Circus Theatre,  Philly's favorite contemporary circus company/festival producer is set to take their signature, award-winning work of acrobatic storytelling around the Northeast this summer. 

Finn Wittrock, Reed Birney & More to Star in Shakespeare & Company's 46th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2023

Shakespeare & Company has announced the casts for their 46th Season Thieves of Love. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Interview: ELLIOT NORTON AWARDS to honor Bobbie Steinbach
by R. Scott Reedy - May 1, 2023

Veteran Boston actor Bobbie Steinbach will receive the Elliot Norton Prize for Sustained Excellence at the 40th annual Elliot Norton Awards, presented by the Boston Theater Critics Association (BTCA) on May 8 at the Huntington Theatre.

Professor Paul Liptz, 2023 Horvitz Scholar in Residence, Comes to The Evelyn Rubenstein JCC This Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2023

​​​​​​​The Evelyn Rubenstein JCC (the J) Professor Paul Liptz will speak on Israel at 75: The Fascinating Story of Modern Israel as this year's Bunny and Leo Horvitz Scholar-in-Residence, Feb. 13- 28.

Christmas In Milwaukee Begins With BLACK NATIVITY BY Langston Hughes
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2022

Black Arts MKE's beloved holiday musical returns for its seventh year with its biggest and best production to date. Black Nativity by Langston Hughes runs one weekend only - December 8-11, 2022, at the Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall, Marcus Center.

Sarasota Jewish Theatre Announces 2022-23 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2022

Sarasota Jewish Theatre has announced its 2022-23 season lineup. Local Sarasota favorite actors and directors will be joined by national actors to present these plays reflecting Jewish heritage and culture. The plays are:

Tovah Feldshuh to Recur in Amazon's SHELTER Series
by Michael Major - Sep 15, 2022

Funny Girl star Tovah Feldshuh will recur as Bat Lady in Prime Video's new series, Shelter. The character is described as a reclusive, ghostlike figure who gives Mickey (Jaden Michael) a mysterious and disturbing piece of news. The cast also include Jaden Michael, Constance Zimmer, Adrian Greensmith, Abby Corrigan, Sage Linder, and Brian Altemus.

Kansas City Jewish Film Festival Returns To In-Person Events With 11 Award-Winning Films
by Grace Cutler - Jul 16, 2022

Eleven award-winning movies will be featured as part of the 22nd Kansas City Jewish Film Festival (KCJFF), presented by The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre at The Jewish Community Center (The J).

Official: Lea Michele Is FUNNY GIRL's Next Fanny Brice; Tovah Feldshuh Will Take Over as Mrs. Brice
by BWW Staff - Jul 11, 2022

It's official! Lea Michele will take over as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl on Broadway, succeeding Beanie Feldstein who will depart the production on July 31st. Find out when Lea Michele and Tovah Feldshuh are joining the show, how to get ticket and more.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater to Present THE COMPASS This July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2022

Milwaukee Rep will present The Compass by Michael Rohd performed by the 2021/22 Professional Training Institute (PTI) ensemble July 28 – 31, 2022 in the Stiemke Studio at Milwaukee Rep.