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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 197
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April 18, 2024, 11:04 am
Rootless Cosmopolitans
"Isn’t that how we as Jews deal with the struggles and challenges of life ... You’ve got to’laugh or else you go bananas," says Anton Berezin
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Sharyn Kolieb
March 29, 2024, 11:08 am
Jeremy Piven in Australia to perform stand-up comedy
Piven tells the AJN about his stand-up and how his new movie “The Performance” is his best work yet.
By
Sharyn Kolieb
March 7, 2024, 1:25 pm
Yentl play follows a darker path
Based on Isaac Bashevis Singer's 1962 Yiddish short story titled Yentl the Yeshiva Boy, it was staged by Kadimah Yiddish Theatre in 2022 to wide acclaim, winning four Green Room Awards, and returns for an encore season.
By
Danny Gocs
February 27, 2024, 3:25 pm
Actor Amy Hack describes ‘epic role’
“I’m excited about being part of telling a Jewish story to a mainstream theatre audience,” says Amy Hack.
By
Danny Gocs
January 9, 2024, 3:42 pm
Head outdoors for fun family entertainment
When it comes to outdoor theatre for children, Wind In The Willows has been a summer favourite for decades – and is still going strong with a new season.
By
Danny Gocs
December 5, 2023, 1:41 pm
Parade is coming to Sydney
"Now, more than ever before, it feels vitally important to breathe new life into this story. A story that acts as a cautionary tale about the dangers of prejudice, fear and the misuse of power.”
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AJN STAFF
November 20, 2023, 12:33 pm
A merry time at A Very Jewish Christmas Carol
The AJN reviews the Melbourne Theatre Company’s new play, A Very Jewish Christmas Carol, which delights with its witty banter and catchy songs.
By
Danny Gocs
November 14, 2023, 11:14 am
Powerful war-torn love story in Miss Saigon
The AJN reviews the new touring production of Miss Saigon, which has just opened its Melbourne season at Her Majesty’s Theatre.
By
Danny Gocs
November 14, 2023, 8:55 am
A humbling experience for Lyons
'I’ve travelled around the world and I’ve performed in a lot of beautiful places and great halls, but there’s something really special about the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Symphony'
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Jessica Abelsohn
November 10, 2023, 7:22 am
Powerful themes, terrific score and performances
“Theatrical may be a small, independent theatre company but it has a huge heart and certainly punches above its weight,”
By
Jessica Abelsohn
November 8, 2023, 7:03 am
Classic tale gets touch of Jewish humour
Hearst said that in the particular environment the world is currently facing, there has been nothing more uplifting than being part of the Jewish creatives who have come together to make a show that celebrates life.
By
Jessica Abelsohn
October 23, 2023, 5:49 pm
Full marks for Saltpillar’s Spelling Bee
The AJN reviews Saltpillar Theatre’s production of the high-stakes musical comedy, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
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Danny Gocs
September 28, 2023, 11:26 am
Ad-libbing through a spelling bee
The Saltpillar Theatre is known for putting on quality productions with excellent stories. And this year's musical is no exception. The AJN spoke to producer Dani Harrison and assistant producer Camryn Elbaum about The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
By
Jessica Abelsohn
August 17, 2023, 9:56 am
From one Emerald City to another
The Wicked Witch of the West wasn't always wicked. So, who exactly was she? And how did she know Glinda the Good Witch? Well, that's the story of Wicked. Long before Dorothy arrived in Oz, there was a special friendship between two young girls.The AJN spoke to composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz about the production.
By
Jessica Abelsohn
August 11, 2023, 7:29 am
Reimagining the story of Anne
"In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart ..." Anne Frank wrote these words a mere three weeks before she met true evil. They have become synonymous with Anne and her story. But after being taken by the Nazis, would she still believe this statement? Jessica Abelsohn spoke to Ron Elisha and Alexis Fishman about their new off-Broadway play, Anne Being Frank.
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Jessica Abelsohn
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