Spring will bring to Jerusalem some of the finest artists, such as the “La Mama Theater” of New York, the British Royal Shakespeare Company, pop singer Elton John, French singer Charles Aznavour and the Royal Danish Ballet. The festival will begin April 12, continue through May, with 80 performances of 36 different productions. Festival director Avital Mossinsohn told a press conference that in addition to the regular performances, there will be some 80 street performances citywide.
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