KING LEAR Prepare to be swept into one of Shakespeare’s most powerful tragedies, where family and power collide in a tale of betrayal, madness, and redemption. As the aging King Lear decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, he sets off a chain of events that spirals into chaos. What begins as a quest to secure his legacy turns into a tragic exploration of loyalty, love, and the consequences of blind ambition. With visceral emotions and unforgettable characters, King Lear lays bare the complex ties that bind family members together—and tear them apart. Witness Lear’s heartbreaking descent and the fateful decisions that echo across generations. This timeless masterpiece will resonate deeply with anyone who has ever experienced the fragile balance of love and power within a family.
by William Shakespeare
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| 2004 | Best Revival of a Play |
THE COMEDY OF ERRORS (3/20/25-4/20/25)
Blackfriars Playhouse is at 10 S. Market St. , Staunton, VA.
THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA (9/12/25-11/15/25)
ROMEO AND JULIET (8/29/25-11/15/25)
THE WINTER'S TALE (6/6/25-8/2/25)
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LITTLE WOMEN (2/6/25-4/19/25)
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The Comedy of Errors (3/31/22-5/15/22)
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Curious George: The Golden Meatball
Center for the Arts at George Mason University (1/31 - 1/31) | |
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Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel: Poetic Tone Pictures
Center for the Arts at George Mason University (1/25 - 1/25) | |
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BalletX
Chrysler Hall (3/5 - 3/5) | |
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The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes
Capital One Hall (6/7 - 6/7) | |
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Lucy Kalantari & the Jazz Cats
Hylton Performing Arts Venue (3/7 - 3/7) | |
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Dorrance Dance
Ferguson Center for the Arts (4/23 - 4/23) | |
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Hadestown (Non-Equity)
Ferguson Center for the Arts [Concert Hall] (2/3 - 2/3) | |
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