The songwriter who reshaped the American musical theater in the second half of the 20th century has influenced several generations of theater songwriters, particularly with such landmark musicals as "Company," "Follies" and "Sweeney Todd," which are considered among his best work.
Perhaps it's a good thing that movie critics are not the ones awarding the prize, and all that is left for us to do is wonder how a spy thriller that wasn't even Kan 11's best show this year got this distinction.
Performance expected to reach a level rarely seen in Israel.
Jewish People Policy Institute finds Israeli TV shows allow Diaspora Jews to bolster their connection to Israel as well as the role Israel plays in their sense of Jewish identity.
"'Tehran' is not only an espionage series; it’s also about understanding the human behind your enemy," executive producer Dana Eden says in her acceptance speech.
Kan ethics committee finds Rami Younis, who shared BDS content and referred to IDF soldiers as Nazis, fit to stay on as host as controversial remarks were made prior to his joining public broadcaster.
Iconic beauty contest is "no place for politics," Andrea Meza says during a visit to Jerusalem. The pageant's Dec. 12 debut in Eilat has been marred by controversy but organizers say Jewish state was chosen as host "due to its rich history, beautiful landscapes, myriad of cultures and appeal as a global tourist destination."
Ji-Young's existence is the culmination of a lot of discussions after the events of 2020 – George Floyd's death and anti-Asian hate incidents.
Survivor Dan Leger is strangely calm when he recalls getting shot, figuring he would be dead in a few minutes. "I had no sense of being afraid about the end of my life coming. I thought about my life, and I thought, 'Gee, I’ve had a wonderful life.'"
"Radhe Shaam" was recorded in 1968 and features lead guitarist George Harrison and drummer Ringo Starr.