The Lion in Winter, May 9-12, 2013
By James Goldman
Directed by Thom Johnson
This historical comedy-drama tells the tale of King Henry II and his estranged wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine. Driven to imprison his wife for attempting to overthrow him, Henry II brings her to his castle at Christmastime where the verbal sparring and machinations among Henry, Eleanor and their scheming sons has earned the play the nickname “Shakespeare Lite.”
By James Goldman
Directed by Thom Johnson
This historical comedy-drama tells the tale of King Henry II and his estranged wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine. Driven to imprison his wife for attempting to overthrow him, Henry II brings her to his castle at Christmastime where the verbal sparring and machinations among Henry, Eleanor and their scheming sons has earned the play the nickname “Shakespeare Lite.”
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Expressed as a translucent glass cube levitating above a multi-hued masonry base, the Arthur Miller Theatre transforms into a luminous glass beacon at night, recalling the illuminated marquees of vaudeville era theatres. The 250-seat theatre is named after the esteemed American playwright and U-M alumnus.
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