GOLDA'S BALCONY Opens 5/18 at Playhouse on Park

William Gibson's acclaimed play "Golda's Balcony" is coming to Playhouse on Park.

Beginning with previews on May 16^th and opening officially on May 18^th, "Golda's Balcony" tells the inspiring tale of Golda Meir. From an impoverished child in Russia to the Prime Minister of Israel, Meir's life was filled with the mystery and breathtaking drama that makes for an intimate and compelling one-woman show.

Kate Alexander (Golda's Balcony, Master Class, The Play about The Baby,The Goat, Filumena, Three Tall Women ,and most recently, Edward Albee's Occupant. (Florida Studio Theatre)) stars as the phenomena herself, Golda Meir.

Director Terence Lamude (Remembrance (John Houseman Theatre), Away Alone, Poor Beat in the Rain, Famine, and I Do Not Like Thee Doctor Fell (Irish Arts Center)) brings to life this beloved play that invites you into the heart and mind of one of the 20th Century's great leaders while ". magnificently [portraying] the fearlessness and dedication that made [Golda] so powerful a world leader". (The New York Daily News).

The play opens officially on Friday May 18^th, 2012 and will be preceded by a complimentary wine and cheese reception for patrons to enjoy from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Also, following our performance on Sunday, May 20^th, audience members are invited to participate in a Talk Back with the production star, Kate Alexander.

Don't hesitate to take advantage of our limited time offer; Before June 3^rd, if you purchase tickets to Golda's Balcony as well as either of our two final Main Stage productions (Metamorphoses and Swinging on a Star), you will receive a ticket to the remaining show FREE.

Now accepting group reservations. Please call the box office to inquire about group rates.

Golda's Balcony runs May 18^th through June 3^rd at West Hartford's award winning professional theatre, Playhouse on Park, 244 Park Road. Tickets range in price from $22.50 - $32.50 (Students, Seniors, Let's Go Arts members save $2.50 per ticket) and can be purchased in person or over the phone at the box office 860-523-5900 ext. 10, Tuesday to Friday (10am - 6pm); Saturday (10am - 2pm) and 2 hours before curtain; or online atwww.PlayhouseOnPark.org. Preview show tickets are available for $15.00! For more information regarding our upcoming 2012-13 season, complete bios, special dining offers, and ticket deals, please visit the website or call860-523-5900 ext.10.

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