Yefim Shifrin in the comedy "The Millionaire's Last Stand-up"

In December 2026, Israeli theatergoers will have the opportunity to see the comedy The Last Stand-Up of a Millionaire—a play where funny misunderstandings, romantic adventures, and unexpected revelations about life come together in a vibrant and touching story.

The production brings popular theater and film actors together on one stage, with Yefim Shifrin—an audience favorite, brilliant actor, and master of subtle irony and profound dramatic transformation—among its leading stars.

At the center of the plot is the American millionaire Antoine McDavis, accustomed to believing that money can solve any problem. He has a luxurious home in Beverly Hills, success, and wealth, but one day he receives news that makes him look at life in an entirely different way: doctors tell him that he has only thirty days left to live.

Shocked, the hero decides to spend his remaining time as vividly as possible. However, his carefully planned strategy collapses on the very first evening, when, instead of the elite companion he ordered, a mysterious young woman appears at his door with a huge suitcase, introducing herself as a master of Argentine tango.

From that moment on, the millionaire’s life turns into a series of unexpected events, comic misunderstandings, witty dialogues, and emotional discoveries. Gradually, the hero realizes that the most valuable things in life cannot be bought with any amount of money.

The play was directed by Igor Kasilov, based on a play by Olga Stepnova, a well-known playwright and screenwriter whose professional career began with work on the popular comedy series Soldiers: Back in the Ranks. Today, she has dozens of theater, film, and television projects to her credit. Her plays are distinguished by vivid characters, subtle humor, and the ability to address serious subjects in a light and engaging way.

The production’s leading star is Yefim Shifrin. Many people still primarily view him as a brilliant comedian, but the artist’s career has long demonstrated the breadth of his acting range. A graduate of the State Institute of Theatrical Arts and a student of the legendary director Roman Viktyuk, Shifrin has performed complex dramatic roles on stage for many years, acted in films, worked as a singer, and written books.

Over the course of his decades-long career, Shifrin founded his own theater, became a recipient of prestigious professional awards, performed dozens of memorable roles, and earned a reputation as an artist capable of making audiences laugh and empathize with equal conviction. This quality is especially important for The Last Stand-Up of a Millionaire, where behind the comedy’s apparent lightness lies the story of a man who unexpectedly discovers the joy of sincere feelings and genuine relationships.

Joining Yefim Shifrin on stage will be popular theater and film actors Denis Matrosov, known to audiences from the series Two Fates, Profile of a Killer, and The House with Lilies; Anzhelika Kashirina, a star of popular television comedy projects such as Give Youth! and Anzhelika; and Yulia Kuv​arzina, familiar to the public from the series The Voronins and Don’t Be Born Beautiful.

The Last Stand-Up of a Millionaire has been described as an unusual combination of American humor, French philosophy, Argentine tango, and brilliant acting. Reviews note that the dance scenes are particularly expressive, the costumes are impressive in their attention to detail, and Yefim Shifrin creates a character who makes audiences alternately laugh to tears and sincerely empathize with what is happening.

Argentine tango holds a special place in the play. This dance-dialogue is not merely a decorative element of the production, but an important part of its emotional language, adding passion, dynamism, and drama to the story. It is precisely the combination of humor, romance, and dance that gives Antoine McDavis’s story its special charm and transforms it into an engaging theatrical adventure.