Golda's Balcony
by William Gibson

Name: Golda's Balcony
Brand: William Gibson
SKU: 9781557836168
Rating: 4.09 (45 reviews)

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Highlights

Female

90 mins1970sStrong Role for Leading Woman (Star Vehicle)Unit Set/Multiple SettingsAmerican

What readers are saying

Readers find 'Golda's Balcony' to be a powerful portrayal of Golda Meir, highlighting her complexity, strength, and historical significance. The play is praised for its emotional depth and the remarkable performance that brings Golda's story to life. Many appreciate its blend of personal and historical narratives, and the way it challenges myths about Meir's life and leadership.

Outstanding performanceEmotional depthHistorical significanceEngaging storytellingSome thought it lengthy

Synopsis

The rise of Golda Meir from impoverished Russian schoolgirl to Prime Minister of Israel is one of the most amazing stories of the 20th century.

Now her life has been transformed into a one-woman play of overwhelming power and triumph by William Gibson, author of The Miracle Worker

Golda's Balcony earned actress Tovah Feldshuh a 2003 Drama Desk award.

“Enlightening ...

Now, hearing from someone who was there at the birth of the country, who sacrificed to make that happen, helps remind us where the Middle East standoff came from and why it never seems to end.”

– The New York Times

“A valentine to the famously tough prime minister.”

– New York Post

Press Reviews

"Seldom has history embodied itself in one person as clearly as it did in Golda Meir...Gibson gives us a great understanding of Golda's personal and public life and conveys magnificently the fearlessness and dedication that made Golda so powerful a world leader.''"
— New York Daily News