Writer's Theatre Presents 'The Lion in Winter'

Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma proudly announce James Goldman's The Lion in Winter directed by Rick Snyder. The production runs May 27- August 3, 2008, at Writers' Theatre, 325 Tudor Court in Glencoe.

It is Christmas in England, 1183, and the aging monarch, Henry II, brings together his exiled wife Queen Eleanor and his three sons in order to plan for his succession. The ensuing power struggles and attempts to craft political alliances engage you in the dramatic exploration of the ultimate family gathering. Goldman creates a modern fiction from the circumstances of the past resulting in a deliciously witty and resonant evening of theatre. Director Rick Snyder brings a wonderfully authentic touch to this very contemporary play.

"Rick has put together an incredible cast and design team," comments Artistic Director Michael Halberstam. "In such capable and fearless hands I look forward to a classic Writers' Theatre revival in which a familiar American classic gets a visceral, earthy, first class staging in our intimate theatre. The dramatic family dynamics that Rick explored as an actor in August: Osage County will very much compliment the dangerous and yet highly entertaining circumstances of Goldman's play. It's perfect summer viewing!"

The cast includes Robert Belushi (John), Michael Canavan (Henry II, King of England), Shannon Cochran (Eleanor), Lea Coco (Richard), Laura Coover (Alais Capet),  Michael Fagin (Philip Capet, King of France) and Christopher McLinden (Geoffrey).

The designers are Jack Magaw (scenic), Josh Schmidt (sound), J.R. Lederle (lighting), Nan Zabriskie (costume) and Meredith Miller (properties).  

Title:  The Lion in Winter
Written by:   James Goldman
Directed by: Rick Snyder
Featuring:  Robert Belushi, Michael Canavan, Shannon Cochran, Lea Coco, Laura Coover, Michael Fagin and Christopher McLinden
 
Dates
Previews: May 27-June 3, 2008
Regular run: June 4-August 3, 2008 
 
Schedule    
Tuesdays & Wednesdays:        7:30 p.m.
Thursdays & Fridays:              8:00 p.m. 
Saturdays:                            4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Sundays:                              2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

There will be no 6:00 p.m. performances on June 15, July 13 and July 27

Wednesday Matinees:             2:00 p.m. June 11, July 9 and July 23 only
 
There will be no performances on July 3 and 4
           
Special events  

Pre-show lectures:                   June 22 and 29 at 5:00 p.m.
Post-show discussions:             June 17 and 18, July 15 and 16        
 
Location        
Writers' Theatre, 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe
 
Tickets           
Tickets start at $40
 
Box Office       
The Box Office is located at 376 Park Avenue, Glencoe. Call 847-242-6000 or on the web at www.writerstheatre.org.
 
 

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