Musical: Jerusalem Corner of Jaffa

Jerusalem Corner of Jaffa – The Musical

A new original Israeli musical

Jerusalem and Jaffa during the days of the British Mandate come to life in a turbulent Jerusalem drama—a celebration of love, fine Greek music, humor, and nostalgia.

Two sisters, two love stories, and one family trying to preserve its home.

The De-Espinosa family, a longstanding Jerusalem family whose roots are planted in the magnificent Salonika community, is torn between tradition and faith and forbidden loves, freedom, and big dreams.

From Jerusalem’s alleyways to the stormy nights of Jaffa; from the פיוטים of the Selichot to the Greek music we all love and the finest Israeli classics—and up to the great moment when a dream generations in the making becomes a state.

A larger-than-life theatrical celebration awaits you on stage: dozens of actors, singers, and dancers, a live orchestra, sweeping music, and a rich, spectacular large-scale production—all seasoned with wit and fine Jerusalem humor.

The musical draws inspiration from the stories of families who immigrated from Salonika and settled in Jerusalem.

Greece’s greatest hits meet beloved Israeli classics—in new arrangements and with an exhilarating Greek spirit.

Among the songs and medleys

“Jerusalem of Another Kind” | “Piga” | “Hopa Shinani” | “Temoklitis” | “This Day Is a Beginning” | “Ochi Ochi” | “Pefsa Lipon” | “Dam Dam” | “Speak to Me” / “Es Tin Na Lai” | “A Weekday Song” | “Mimouléta” | “Piga Kiasma” | “Pitsirika” | “Fenomeno” | “Let Time Go” | “Sweet Dream” / “Poso Mou Lipei” | “Friday Has Arrived” | “You Won Everything with Me” | “Choose Correctly” | “World Covenant” | “Ginta” | “Tourkles” | “Matilao” | “Boom Pam” | “You Will Not Defeat Me.”

“Jerusalem Corner of Jaffa”—a grand Israeli evening, moving, funny, and full of heart.

Starring

Adi Alon / Eden Biton, Shani Shauli / Shir Abutbul, Adi Sharon / Gal Shitrit, Gil Kapten, Liran Yakuti, Hananel Ohana / Afik Avivi, Shimi Diai, Zion Houri / Kfir Levy, Ben Adam, Hagit Zoaretz, and others.

Play: Shimi Diai
Direction: Shahar Peretz
Photography: Shai Hansav

From the creators of “Spanish Nights”

Field Theater – Original Israeli creation

Photo credit: Shai Hansav