King Lear at Joshua Tree Theatre Under the Stars

Joshua Tree Theatre Under the Stars is honored to present for its 3rd season William Shakespeare's King Lear.  

King Lear is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare. It is loosely based on the mythological Leir of Britain.  King Lear, in preparation for his old age, divides his power and land between his daughters Goneril and Regan, who pay homage to gain favour, feigning love. The King's third daughter, Cordelia, is offered a third of his kingdom also, but refuses to be insincere in her praise and affection.

King Lear is directed by Charlie E. Walker who is The Joshua Tree Shakespeare Festival's artistic director. 

“This is King Lear as you’ve never seen it before,” says Charlie E. Walker, the director. “The Mojave Desert’s stark beauty mirrors the play’s themes of power, loss, and redemption, creating an unforgettable theatrical experience.”

The production will feature a talented ensemble of actors, including Kurt Schauppner as King Lear, Molly Katelbach as Regan, Cooki Bilsborough as The Fool, Kevin Hayles as the Earl of Gloucester, Andrew Catlin as Edgar, aka Poor Tom, and Brian Michael Hennessy as the Duke of Cornwall. As well as newcomers Malcolm Stanley-Wolfe as Edmund the Bastard, Liz Wessel as Goneril, Cris Matthews as the Duke of Albany, and more! The production will feature stunning handcrafted costumes, and live music—all set against the stunning natural backdrop of Joshua Tree in a Theatre-in-the-Round atmosphere. 

This is a two weekend run starting May 23rd and ending June 1st.  Friday and Saturday doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 730pm

Sundays the doors open at 2pm and the show starts at 230pm. 

This is an intimate venue with limited seating so get your tickets ASAP. 

Authors

• William Shakespeare

Tony Awards and Nominations for King Lear