By Jennifer R Jones | Posted on July 04, 2009 12:33 AM
Based On A True Story, Playwright Dan Gordon Brings To Life A Little-Known Story Of A Woman's Sacrifice During The Holocaust In Irena's Vow Bringing Inspiration To Seemingly Impossible Situations
"Irena's Vow" Inspires Broadway Critics
Based on a true story, Irena's Vow is about a young Polish woman (played by Tony Award nominee Tovah Feldshuh) who bravely hid a dozen Jewish people in a German officer's home while she served as his housekeeper during World War II.
Although playwright Dan Gordon occasionally resorts to cliches in re-telling this true tale, the little-known story of an unsung woman's sacrifice during the Holocaust is still very inspiring and goes to show what feats of strength people are capable of in seemingly impossible circumstances.
