Review: 'The Pianist of Willesden Lane' a resonant tale of survival
In “The Pianist of Willesden Lane,” keyboard virtuoso Mona Golabek essentially channels her mother, pianist Lisa Jura, and strikes musical and emotional notes that transcend technical display or biographical sentiment. This elegant, heartfelt solo show, which opened at the Geffen Playhouse’s intimate Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater on Wednesday, is an arresting, deeply affecting triumph.