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Fiddler on the Roof - Tweed & Company
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Based on the Sholem Aleichem Stories by special permission of Arnold Perl
Book by Joseph Stein, Music by Jerry Bock, Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
PLAYING AUGUST 19TH - SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2026
Aug 31


The Jewish Plays Project in Toronto
For the first time in its 15-year history, the international Jewish Playwriting Contest (JPP) is holding an event in Toronto for audiences to help select the winner! 1st Annual Toronto Jewish Playwriting Contest at the Miles Nadal JCC Miles Nadal JCC in partnership with the Jewish Plays Project, Koffler Arts, and Harold Green Jewish Theatre will showcase live, 20-minute excerpts from the nominated plays. The plays have been selected by a panel of over 20 Toronto-based arti
Apr 27


RIDE THE MUSICAL
April 16 – May 2, 2026 Book, Music & Lyrics by Freya Catrin Smith and Jack Williams The extraordinary story of the first woman to cycle around the world. Directed and Choreographed by Lisa Stevens Starring Berkley Silverman and Colleen Furlan Annie Londonderry set out to be the first woman to cycle around the world in 1894 and became an international sensation. This new musical, direct from London’s West End, spins her unbelievable journey into a dazzling, empowering ride thr
Mar 22


UNDENIABLE IDENTITY
Directed & Produced by Hailey Danielle Gardiner Second videographer: Aviel Kurulkar Animation by: Scarpatoon Studios Featuring: Anne Noble, Hope Heartbreaker, Hailey Gardiner, Anat Kriger, Jenn Schneider "Undeniable Identity" Poster "Undeniable Identity" Trailer Learn more about the film: https://indiexfest.com/2026/01/21/undeniable-identity/
Feb 19


Be Our Guest with Dan Petrenko and Anat Kriger(The Band's Visit - production)
We speak with Dan Petrenko, the Artistic Director of Winnipeg Jewish Theatre and the director of the upcoming production of The Band's Visit, as well as with actor Anat Kriger. Be Our Guest with Dan Petrenko and Anat Kriger (The Band's Visit Canadian Regional Premier) Be Our Guest Podcast
May 15, 2025


Regional Canadian Premiere of The Band’s Visit at Winnipeg Jewish Theatre
The Band's Visit Canadian regional premiere Winnipeg Jewish Theatre (May 1-112025) CAST Dina - Anat Kriger Tewfiq - Omar Alex Khan Haled - Ryan Abd’u’llah Hooper Simon - Majd Suka Camal - Kamal Chioua Itzik - Josh Bellan Papi - Elliot Lazar Telephone Guy - Seth Zosky Iris - Shaina Silver-Baird Avrum - Kevin McIntyre Zelger - Duncan Cox Anna - Julia Kroft Julia - Grace Budoloski Sammy - David Sklar BAND Keys - Paul De Gurse Bass - Ruslan Rusin Percussion - Jay Stoller Oud (Alt
May 1, 2025


Introducing the cast and creative team of The Band’s Visit at Winnipeg jewish theatre
Introducing the cast and creative team of The Band’s Visit! Don’t miss this 10 Tony Award winning musical on stage in Winnipeg from May 1-11! Get your tickets today! A quiet town. A chance encounter. Music that changes everything. Experience the Tony Award-winning musical The Band’s Visit right here in Winnipeg! Get your tickets before it's too late!
Apr 21, 2025


Festival Antigonish Presents A ‘Fishing Play’ No One Can Say!
"The Great Kooshog Lake Hollis McCauley Fishing Derby" by Norm Foster When an investment banker’s car breaks down near the sleepy town of Kooshog Lake, he finds himself in the thick of one of the most competitive fishing derbies known to man. A charming story of love, laughter and history in a small forgotten town – complete with romance, broken hearts and a shark attack. “We just call it the Fishing Play!” says Artistic Director, Andrea Boyd. The title may be a tongue twiste
Sep 10, 2024


Merritt Award for Outstanding Ensemble in The New Canadian Curling Club
Tears of joy flow as we accept the Merritt Award for Outstanding Ensemble in The New Canadian Curling Club. To our unwavering supporters and fellow artists, your belief in us moves us beyond words. This honor is a testament to our shared love and dedication to the craft. Let's continue to inspire each other and spread the magic of theatre. Congratulations to all who pour their hearts into this beautiful art form.
Apr 15, 2024


2024 RBC Artistic Associate / Artistic Director Intern
Festival Antigonish is thrilled to announce Anat Kriger as our 2024 RBC Artistic Associate / Artistic Director Intern. Anat will be based in Antigonish and will collaborate with the Festival Antigonish team from January to August 2024. Thanks to the generous support of the RBC Foundation, this program is designed to empower and champion artists in their journey from "emerging" to "established," offering dedicated funding and professional resources such as mentorship, talent d
Nov 4, 2023


THE NEW CANADIAN CURLING CLUB by Mark Crawford | Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre 2023
It’s Monday night at a small-town rink and it’s the first-ever Learn to Curl class for new Canadians. The club’s ice maker, Stuart MacPhail, reluctantly steps in as head coach, but the trouble is, Stuart has plenty of opinions about immigrants! What follows is the hilarious and inspiring story of a group of unlikely athletes who face off against local prejudice and become a true team. Featuring Adrian Choong, Anat Kriger, Matt Lacas, Wally MacKinnon and Liliona Quarmyne Direc
Jul 5, 2023


Israeli Artists Project Presents The New York Premiere of BEST FRIENDS
ISRAELI ARTISTS PROJECT has announced, in celebration of Women's History Month, the New York premiere production (after an extensive pandemic pause, initially scheduled in Spring of 2020) of award-winning Israeli playwright Anat Gov's BEST FRIENDS, the longest-running comedy in Israel and winner of the prestigious Israel National Theater Award for Best Comedy in 1999, directed by Hamutal Posklinsky-Shehory.
Mar 22, 2023


Israeli-born singer, songwriter and actress, Anat Kriger releases an impressive new single today that we can’t seem to get enough of
The minute we heard Anat’s voice we fell in love with it and couldn’t get it out of our heads. She has one of the purest and most powerful voices we’ve heard in days and her performance not only demands your attention but her sound feels refreshing in the best way possible.
Sep 23, 2022


“I’ve never considered myself a songwriter, and it almost feels like this song just came to me.”
Israeli-born, Toronto-based singer-songwriter and actress Anat Kriger has unveiled her single, “I Just Wanna Love You,” which gives us a first-time glimpse at Anat as a songwriter, as it’s the first song she wrote.
Sep 23, 2022


Read NowReview: The Antipodes is the play we all need to see right now
After two years without theatre, there’s something appropriate and powerful about being so fully engaged in a story about stories. Coal Mine, whose productions are often a highlight of any theatre year, has made a triumphant return. This is a play we all need to see right now.
Apr 3, 2022


"I’ve seen people dancing on their balconies”: This nurse and saxophonist plays outdoor concerts for locked-down seniors’ homes (from Toronto Life article)
“I can’t be in five places at once, so I’ve hired more musicians who share my mission about creating great experiences for seniors. The first person I brought on was my daughter Anat Kriger, who is a professional actress and singer."
Nov 4, 2020
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