In "Funny Man" by Patrick McGilligan, the biography of Mel Brooks unfolds, shedding light on the comedy icon's journey from his early days as the exuberant Crazy Mel to his complex personality as a creative genius filled with colossal egotism and insecurities.

Hal Prince, a legendary Broadway producer and director, passed away at 91.

The text discusses Saul Bellow's inspiration for his novella "The Bellarosa Connection," which was sparked by a story about Broadway impresario Billy Rose saving a man during the Holocaust but never acknowledging it.

"Oslo" is a Broadway play by J.T. Rogers that delves into the behind-the-scenes negotiations leading to the Oslo Accords.

"Indecent" is a play by Paula Vogel and Rebecca Taichman that revisits the scandalous history of Sholem Asch's 1907 play "God of Vengeance".

In Episode 31 of "Miracle of Miracles," the podcast Unorthodox discusses the Jewish highlights and lowlights of the Oscars.

Larry David's play "Fish in the Dark" is a reflection of American Jewish comedy tradition, seen through the lens of Larry David's distinct style and wit.

Neshama Carlebach, daughter of the famous Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, has made a name for herself beyond her father's legacy as a talented performer with a soulful voice.