# John Malkovich Tel Aviv performance cancellation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/john-malkovich-tel-aviv-performance-cancellation > Updated: 2026-09-08T22:08:37.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 2. American actor John Malkovich cancelled his planned April 2027 performance of ‘The Music Critic’ at the Charles Bronfman Auditorium in Tel Aviv following the publication of fabricated quotes attributed to him. The controversy arose when a PR firm hired by the show’s Israeli promoter distributed a press release containing unauthorized statements. These quotes claimed Malkovich was “thrilled to return to Israel” and felt a “strong closeness and solidarity” with the Israeli audience. Malkovich stated he was never consulted and described the misattribution as “unacceptable and untenable.” Israeli producer Alon Yurick apologized for the incident, attributing the error to “human error” and noting that the production has worked to correct the reports across various media outlets. Malkovich further clarified that his professional appearances in any country do not constitute a political endorsement of that nation’s policies or leaders. The production, created by composer Aleksey Igudesman, is a satirical piece combining classical music with dark humor. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: John Malkovich cancels Tel Aviv performance over fake quote John Malkovich has canceled his 2027 Tel Aviv performance of ‘The Music Critic’ after a promoter's PR firm published a fabricated quote falsely attributing statements of solidarity to him. 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/john-malkovich-cancels-tel-aviv-performance-over-false-quotes ### 2026-09-05: John Malkovich to perform in Tel Aviv next April Actor John Malkovich will perform the satirical production ‘The Music Critic’ in Tel Aviv on April 13, expressing solidarity with Israel amid ongoing regional cultural boycotts. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/john-malkovich-to-perform-in-tel-aviv-next-april --- Cite as: John Malkovich Tel Aviv performance cancellation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/john-malkovich-tel-aviv-performance-cancellation