Woman sitting at a grand piano on stage, gesturing with one hand, wearing a black dress.

Performances

"An undiluted privilege to witness." •

"An undiluted privilege to witness." •

-Los Angeles Times

If you are interested in hosting a performance in your school or community, please contact jackie@holdontoyourmusic.org for more information and to determine which performance is best for your community, audience and need.

The Pianist of Willesden Lane

Mona Golabek brings the story of her mother, Lisa Jura, to life through powerful theatrical performances for audiences of all ages.

Mona portrays her mother in this acclaimed one-woman show.

Directed by Hershey Felder, this 90-minute commercial production has received critical acclaim with sold-out audiences globally. Mona has been nominated for Best Actress by the New York Drama Desk and Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle.

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THE PIANIST OF WILLESDEN LANE

Around the World

Promotional poster for "The Pianist of Willesden Lane" featuring a woman performing on stage, with text in Hebrew and English, scheduled from November 23 to December 24, 2016, at the Cameri Theatre in Tel Aviv.
Poster for 'The Pianist of Willesden Lane' featuring a close-up of hands playing a piano and a faded background image of children. Text includes credits for Mona Golabek and Hershey Felder.
Poster for "The Pianist of Willesden Lane" featuring a close-up of a woman playing the piano. TheatreWorks Silicon Valley logo is displayed at the top, marking its 50th anniversary and 2019 Regional Theatre Tony Award. A silhouette of a person with a
Poster for 'The Pianist of Willesden Lane' featuring a stylized illustration of a train engine on piano keys.
Poster for 'The Pianist of Willesden Lane' at the Geffen Playhouse, featuring positive critic reviews and an image of a woman performing at a piano. Includes show extension through September 15 and ticket discounts with a promo code.
Poster for "The Pianist of Willesden Lane," featuring a train, a figure with a suitcase, and tickets against a pink background. Performance details: November 4-17, 2019 at Greenwin Theatre, Meridian Arts Centre. Written by Mona Golabek and Lee Cohen,

The Children of Willesden Lane

The Willesden READs Performances

The Children of Willesden Lane is a one-woman show designed for students and community audiences. The 60-minute performance features Mona telling her mother’s story and serves as the foundation for the signature educational program – The Willesden READS – which has been brought to school districts across the globe.

Community Resources for a Willesden READ

  • HOTYM | Facilitator Guide to Community Conversations after viewing The Children of Willesden Lane

    A HOTYM resource to support conversations and building bridges between school and home and between communities using CASEL framework for Civil Discourse

    • Conversation #1: Listening, Bearing Witness, and Storytelling

    • Conversation #2: Understanding Opportunity, Resilience, and Overcoming Barriers

    • Conversation #3: Challenging Barriers and Building Resilient Communities

    View our Facilitator’s Guide Here →