From one of the greatest writers of all time comes the ultimate family drama. As age overtakes Lear, he divides his kingdom amongst his daughters. Misjudging their loyalty, he finds himself stripped of all that defined him. Now this once-revered king is trapped in an emotional hurricane ravaging his head, home, and heart. With a full ensemble of players and Producing Artistic Director Hal Cropp as Lear, the company ventures forth on this legendary classic for the first time in Commonweal history.
- William Shakespeare
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Tony Awards and Nominations for King Lear
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|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Best Revival of a Play |
Ages: Mature high school students and older
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BFF (3/6/26-3/21/26)
No Wake (4/4/26-7/4/26)
Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help (5/16/26-9/5/26)
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A Sherlock Carol (11/15/25-12/21/25)
A Sherlock Carol - Preview (11/8/25-11/14/25)
King Lear - Preview (9/13/25-9/19/25)
Lone Star Spirits (7/19/25-10/25/25)
Lone Star Spirits - Preview (7/12/25-7/18/25)
The Angel Next Door (5/24/25-9/6/25)
The Angel Next Door - Preview (5/17/25-5/23/25)
The Half-Life of Marie Curie (4/12/25-7/5/25)
True West (3/7/25-3/22/25)
Videos
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Kimberly Akimbo
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (2/24 - 3/1) | |
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Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Non-Equity)
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center Auditorium (2/15 - 2/15) | |
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Blithe Spirit
Theatre in the Round (6/19 - 7/12) | |
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Encore With The Joffrey Ballet
Northrop (3/5 - 3/5) | |
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White Rabbit Red Rabbit
Duluth Playhouse at the NorShor Theatre (2/19 - 3/1) | |
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Student Matinee: Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE Featuring TU Dance
Northrop (10/2 - 10/30) | |
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Hadestown
DECC Symphony Hall (3/16 - 3/16) | |
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Dinosaur World Live
Children's Theatre Company (3/3 - 4/5) | |
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