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John Malkovich Tel Aviv performance cancellation

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2026-09-09 15:51 UTC → 2026-09-10 13:41 UTC · added removed

American actor John Malkovich was initially scheduled to perform in cancelled his planned April 2027 performance of ‘The Music Critic’ at the Charles Bronfman Auditorium in Tel Aviv on April 13. Malkovich expressed solidarity with the local public, stating, “I am thrilled to return to Israel and look forward to meeting the warm Israeli audience once again, to whom I feel a strong closeness and solidarity.” However, Malkovich subsequently cancelled the performance following the publication of false fabricated quotes attributed to him. The actor claimed that controversy arose when a PR company firm hired by the show’s Israeli promoter drafted statements that 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 made or approved, describing consulted and described the fabrication misattribution as “unacceptable and untenable.” The show’s Israeli producer, producer Alon Yurick, Yurick apologized for the error, incident, attributing the incorrect quotes error to a misunderstanding in “human error” and noting that the original press release. production has worked to correct the reports across various media outlets. Malkovich also further clarified that his professional appearances in any country do not signify approval constitute a political endorsement of any country’s policies, leaders, that nation’s policies or political causes. leaders. The production, created by composer Aleksey Igudesman, is a satirical piece combining classical music with dark humor.

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  1. 2026-09-10 13:41 UTC John Malkovich Tel Aviv performance cancellation
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  3. 2026-09-09 00:11 UTC John Malkovich Tel Aviv performance cancellation

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