"Aunt Charley" is one of the most famous comedies in world theater, a story of disguise and love that has retained its charm for over 130 years on stage. In the fall of 2026, the legendary play by Brandon Thomas returns to the stages of Israel in the format of a vibrant musical performance with live vocals, stunning choreography, and signature comedic charm. The production, known to Russian-speaking audiences as "Hello, I'm your Aunt!", will be performed in Russian on September 2, 2026, in Haifa and on September 3 in Ashkelon. Date City Venue Time Price Tickets September 2, 2026 (Wed) Haifa Rappoport Hall, 138 Ha-Nasi Ave 19:00 126 - 176 ₪ Buy tickets September 3, 2026 (Thu) Ashkelon Woldenberg Community Center, 15 Gruper St 19:00 126 - 156 ₪ Buy tickets Tickets are available in the price range of 126 to 176 shekels, and the demand for this cult comedy is traditionally high - especially among fans of Soviet cinema classics featuring Alexander Kalyagin in the lead role. Fans of good humor should book their seats in advance. The story of the play "Aunt Charley" and its journey to Israel 2026 The premiere of Brandon Thomas's comedy took place on December 21, 1892, at the Royalty Theatre in London and became a theatrical sensation: the play ran for 1466 consecutive performances - a record for its time. The story of two Oxford students who convinced their friend Babs to disguise himself as a wealthy aunt from Brazil to maintain the decorum of the Victorian era has traveled across all continents and has inspired numerous films and musicals - from the 1941 Hollywood film starring Jack Benny to the Broadway musical version "Where’s Charley?" from 1948, which won a Tony Award. For Russian-speaking audiences, the play is inextricably linked to the legendary television film by Viktor Titov "Hello, I'm your Aunt!", which aired on Soviet screens on December 26, 1975. Alexander Kalyagin in the role of Donna Rosa d'Alvadores created one of the brightest comedic images in domestic cinema, and the songs of Vladimir Dashkevich.