Irena in New York
August 17th, 2009I was in the city for business and had time to see a Broadway during my stay. While I was standing in line to by New York Broadway Tickets, someone suggested I should see Irena’s Vow. So, I purchased tickets for the show for a Sunday matinee. I hadn’t heard a thing about the play, but, the person suggesting, well I never met a person who was more convincing.
After attending the play, I was never more thrilled with taking up a suggestion; this play far exceeded an expectations I had. I was so impressed with the star of the show, how she was able to play both the younger women and the older women, as well as the other characters with an easy and grace I’ve never seen before, and I’ve seen many a Broadway shows. The story of Irena’s Vow was wonderful and I the message is a much needed one for just how fast paced and stressed out our world is today. A rare thing in today’s Broadway fare.I found myself thinking about the play throughout the following days while conducting my business here in New York. Even when I left the theater, everyone I passed was talking about how wonderful the play was and how they had never seen anything like it. They all felt like me, challenged to live each day differently.
I have never sat in an audience before and witnessed grown men cry. Irena’s Vow cuts one to the quick with it being a true story and an excellent performance. I appreciated that there was no intermission for entire 90 minute of the play. The actress Tovah Feldshuh should get a Tony for her portrayal of the real Irene Gut Opdyke. I can honestly say that this was the best theater, the best experience I’ve had.
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