The Lion in Winter

Opened: March 3, 1966

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Ambassador Theatre (Broadway)
219 W. 49th St. New York, NY 10019

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Cast and Crew Announced For World Premiere Adaptation Of THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 25, 2023

The cast and crew have been announced for the World Premiere adaptation of THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER, opening on October 29. Brian Pastor will direct Shawna Tucker's original adaptation of the Davis Grubb novel. Get event and ticket information here!

Full Cast Set for Mary Kathryn Nagle's MANAHATTA at The Public Theater by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2023

The Public Theater has revealed the complete cast for the New York premiere of MANAHATTA written by Emerging Writers Group alumna Mary Kathryn Nagle and directed by Obie Award winner and Public Theater Director of Public Works Laurie Woolery. 

THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2023

One of just a handful of undisputed classics of the American stage, Tennessee William’s haunting “THE GLASS MENAGERIE” arrives at Bridge Street Theatre’s intimate “Priscilla” Mainstage. Learn more about the play and find out how to get tickets here!

THE LION IN WINTER Comes to the Court Theatre in November by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2023

Court Theatre will open its 2023/24 season with The Lion in Winter directed by Resident Artist Ron OJ Parson. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!

Pioneer Theatre Company to Open 23/24 Season With AGATHA CHRISTIE'S MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 7, 2023

Pioneer Theatre Company will open its 62nd season with Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express. Learn how to purchase tickets!

World Premiere Musical RUN BAMBI RUN to be Presented at Milwaukee Rep in September by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2023

Join Milwaukee Rep for the exclusive world premiere of 'RUN BAMBI RUN.' Get ready to be captivated by this brand new musical that is sure to leave you in awe.

Get Your Tickets Now for Pioneer Theatre Company's 23/24 Season by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 16, 2023

Don't wait any longer - secure your seats for Pioneer Theatre Company's highly anticipated 23/24 season now. Get all the details on the upcoming productions, including performance dates and venues. Book your tickets today and enjoy a season of unforgettable performances.

Cast Set for RUN BAMBI RUN World Premiere Musical at Milwaukee Repertory Theater by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2023

Get the latest updates on the world premiere musical 'RUN BAMBI RUN' at Milwaukee Rep. Discover the talented cast members and find out how to secure your tickets for opening night. Don't miss this exciting new production!

Cast Set for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Shakespeare & Company by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2023

The cast has been revealed for Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream at Shakespeare & Company, directed by Artistic Director Allyn Burrows and staged August 1 through September 10, opening Friday, August 4 outdoors at the New Spruce Theatre.

Meet the Full Cast and Production Team of West Side Story at The Muny by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2023

Full cast, design and production teams have been set for one of the greatest and most powerful musicals of our time, West Side Story, playing at The Muny July 15 - 21. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Beck Center For The Arts Alumni Hall Of Fame Celebrates Impressive New Inductees For Historic 90th Season Spotlight Gala by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2023

Beck Center for the Arts’ annual Spotlight Gala theme, “Celebrating Our Past, Creating Our Future” looks back at Beck Center’s 90-year history of creating arts experiences, providing an evening of fun and entertainment, as well as a celebration of three very special inductees into the Alumni Hall of Fame. 

Surflight Theatre's Presents SOMETHING ROTTEN!, July 11-30 by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2023

Surflight Theatre has announced that they will be continuing their 2023 Season with the hilarious musical comedy, Something Rotten!

Ivo Van Hove's Production of A LITTLE LIFE Will Be Screened in Cinemas Across the UK and Europe by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2023

 Ivo van Hove's English language première of Hanya Yanagihara's critically acclaimed prize-winning novel, A Little Life, comes to cinemas across the UK and selected European countries on 28 September 2023.

Lucas Hnath, Trevor Nunn, Noel Coward, and More Set For The Orange Tree Theatre's Upcoming Season by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2023

The Orange Tree (OT) has announced its first full year of programming under new Artistic Director Tom Littler. It features world and European premieres by Zoe Cooper and Lucas Hnath; revivals from Mustapha Matura, Noël Coward and Oliver Goldsmith; directors including Trevor Nunn and Matthew Dunster; and Niamh Cusack headlining the first major London revival of Polly Stenham's breakout hit That Face.

Photos: First Look At The Stars of EXCLUSION At Arena Stage by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2023

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has released pre-production photos for the world premiere of Exclusion, a wickedly funny Hollywood-set comedy. 

Hudson Theatre to Present BECAUSE IT'S SUNNY IN L.A. in June by Blair Ingenthron - May 7, 2023

The Hudson Theatre will present a world premiere musical BECAUSE IT'S SUNNY IN L.A. (Especially On Skid Row).  Written and produced by Thaddeus Nagey, in the hope of creating awareness of the homeless population in Los Angeles.

TimeLine Theatre Company to Present THE LEHMAN TRILOGY, THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT, and More in 2023-24 Season by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 27, 2023

TimeLine Theatre Company, acclaimed for presenting plays that explore today's social and political issues through the lens of the past, has announced its 27th season. The company's 2023-24 subscription season will launch in September with the previously announced Chicago premiere of the internationally acclaimed THE LEHMAN TRILOGY presented at Broadway In Chicago's Broadway Playhouse.

RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE Star Olivia Lux and More Will Lead RENT at Paper Mill Playhouse by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2023

Paper Mill Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for Rent by Jonathan Larson, directed by Zi Alikhan (Resident Director of Hamilton) and choreographed by Steph Paul (New York Theatre Workshop: How to Defend Yourself). Learn more about who is starring, and how to get tickets here!

Interview: Ellyn Essig of THE TOXIC AVENGER at The Leonia Players by Gina Sarno - Apr 24, 2023

The Leonia Players Presents The Toxic Avenger! I had the pleasure of interview Director Ellyn Essig.

Husson University's Student Theatre Company To Present The Comedy/Mystery CLUE by A.A. Cristi - Apr 13, 2023

Husson University Theatre (HUT), the university's official student theatre club, will perform the play 'Clue,' This theatrical production was written by Sandy Rustin and is based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn. 'Clue' brings the classic Parker Brothers board game to life!

Blessed Unrest Presents A New Play MISCONCEPTIONS By Steve Wangh by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2023

Blessed Unrest, an award-winning physical theatre company, enters its 23rd season with a world premiere of MISCONCEPTIONS, a new play by the Emmy-nominated playwright Steve Wangh (The Laramie Project), directed by Jessica Burr.

Full Cast Announced For Everyman Theatre's Production Of HARVEY, Beginning April 25 by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2023

Everyman Theatre has announced full casting for their production of the classic American comedy and Pulitzer Prize winner, HARVEY by Mary Chase. It will leave you uplifted and appreciative of the joys in life and the magic of the unexpected.

A World Premiere & More Set for Court Theatre's 69th Season by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2023

Court Theatre has announced its 69th season! See the full programming, and learn how to purchase tickets.

Full Cast Set For Charles Dickens' GREAT EXPECTATIONS at Mercury Theatre by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2023

Mercury Theatre has announced the full cast for their upcoming production of Charles Dickens' Great Expectations. Adapted by Gale Childs Daly, McBryde directs Stanton Wright as Pip, alongside Bessy Ewa, Jim Fish, Gareth Kennerley, Sam Lupton and Emily Pollet.

Meet the Cast of GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR; Beginning Previews Tonight! by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2023

Written by Pulitzer Prize-winner Doug Wright and directed by Lisa Peterson, Good Night, Oscar begins previews tonight, April 7 and opens on April 24 at Broadway's Belasco Theatre. Meet the cast of Good Night, Oscar here!

Photos: Idle Muse Presents THE LAST QUEEN OF CAMELOT Opening Tomorrow by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2023

Idle Muse Theatre Company presents the world premiere of The Last Queen of Camelot, adapted and directed by Artistic Director Evan Jackson, now playing through April 23 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater, 1133 W Catalpa Ave. See photos from the production!

Adam Pascal, Emily Bergl & More Star in ESCAPING OHIO Film by Michael Major - Mar 10, 2023

Broadway alums Adam Pascal, Emily Bergl, and Collin Kelly-Sordelet star in the upcoming coming of age film Escaping Ohio. Loosley based on creator Jessica Michael Davis' life, the film was originally seen as a short film of the same name.

KEN LUDWIG'S BASKERVILLE Comes to FreeFall This Spring by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2023

Get your deerstalker cap on — the play's afoot! Comedic genius Ken Ludwig (Lend me a Tenor) transforms Arthur Conan Doyle's classic The Hound of the Baskervilles into a murderously funny adventure.

Ivo Van Hove's English Language World Première of A LITTLE LIFE Extends at The Savoy Theatre by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2023

Due to record-breaking demand at Richmond Theatre and the Harold Pinter Theatre, Wessex Grove, Gavin Kalin Productions and Playful Productions today announce that Ivo van Hove's English language première of Hanya Yanagihara's critically acclaimed prize-winning novel, A Little Life, will now play a further five weeks only at the Savoy Theatre from 4 July.

Ensemble Theatre Company Presents Michael Butler, Linda Purl, and Nancy Travis in THE CHILDREN by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2023

Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC) presents the fourth show of its 2022-23 Season, Michael Butler, Linda Purl and Nancy Travis starring in the London and Broadway hit, THE CHILDREN,written by Lucy Kirkwood and directed by Jenny Sullivan. 

Filigree Theatre to Present TIDE Beginning in April by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 4, 2023

Austin-based independent theatre company, The Filigree Theatre, have announced the dates for their upcoming production, the World Premiere of “Tide.” The 'site-specific' show will open Thursday, April 20, starting at 8 p.m. at the Moontower Cider Company.

TheatreWorks New Milford's PIPPIN To Be Directed By Award-Winning Director David Galligan by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2023

TheatreWorks New Milford welcomes one of  N.Y. and L.A.'s top stage directors, David Galligan, direct their summer production of Pippin.

Adam Rapp's THE SOUND INSIDE is Coming To Everyman by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2023

Filled with intrigue, gorgeous writing, stunning imagery, and a healthy dose of mystery, THE SOUND INSIDE by Adam Rapp was nominated for six Tony Awards (including Best Play) and received seven Outer Critics Circle Awards. THE SOUND INSIDE will keep you leaning in, trying to guess how the story will end. Directed by Everyman Theatre's Founder and Artistic Director, Vincent M. Lancisi, THE SOUND INSIDE runs March 5 through April 2.  

Idle Muse Theatre Company Announces Cast And Creative Team For The World Premiere Of THE LAST QUEEN OF CAMELOT, March 23 - April 23 by A.A. Cristi - Feb 9, 2023

Idle Muse Theatre Company has announced the cast for its world premiere production of The Last Queen of Camelot, adapted and directed by Artistic Director Evan Jackson, March 23 - April 23 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater.

Chicago Premiere of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY to Open TimeLine Theatre 2023-24 Season by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2023

TimeLine Theatre Company will present the Chicago premiere production of the internationally acclaimed and Tony Award-winning play THE LEHMAN TRILOGY by Stefano Massini, adapted by Ben Power, will open the company’s upcoming 2023-2024 season.

Tor Hillhouse Joins The Cast of PERFECT CRIME Off-Broadway by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2023

Tor Hillhouse has joined the cast of Off-Broadway's PERFECT CRIME, by stepping into the role of Detective James Asher, stepping in for Michael Halling through February 19th.

Bergen County Players Continues Its 90th Season With Tony Hit Comedy THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2023

Bergen County Players (BCP), one of America's longest-running little theater companies, will continue its 90th season on Saturday, February 18 with the hilarious Tony Award-winning hit Broadway comedy The Play That Goes Wrong.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG to Open at Bergen County Players in February by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2023

Bergen County Players, one of America's longest-running little theater companies, will continue its 90th season on Saturday, February 18 with the hilarious Tony Award-winning hit Broadway comedy The Play That Goes Wrong.

Atlantic Theater Extends CORNELIA STREET Starring George Abud, Norbert Leo Butz, Mary Beth Peil, and More by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 18, 2023

Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) has announced an extension for the world premiere musical Cornelia Street. The production, which will begin performances this Friday, January 20th and open on Tuesday, February 14th, will now play through Sunday, March 5th, Off-Broadway at Atlantic Stage 2.

Carole Cook, Original Star Of 42ND STREET, Dead At 98 by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2023

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Carole Cook, a legendary and critically acclaimed veteran of stage, television and film, has passed at the age of 98, just three days shy of her 99th birthday.

Everyman Theatre Presents JUMP Beginning This Month by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2023

 From an exciting new voice in American theatre comes this enlightening story about the bonds that unite us, and the journey of experiencing grief. Everyman Theatre presents Jump by Charly Evon Simpson and Directed by Summer L. Williams. 

MASTER HAROLD... AND THE BOYS to be Presented at Austin Shakespeare in January by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 29, 2022

Austin Shakespeare will bring together three magnetic actors for South African playwright Athol Fugard’s humorous and stirring “Master Harold” … and the Boys at KMFA’s intimate Draylen Mason Studio in a weekend of powerful staged readings January 13-15, 2023.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Sioux Falls Awards; The Premiere Playhouse Leads Favorite Local Theatre! by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Sioux Falls Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards; Croswell Opera House Leads Favorite Local Theatre! by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards; Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts Leads Favorite Local Theatre! by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards; Ephrata Performing Arts Center Leads Favorite Local Theatre! by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; Zach Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre! by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

George Abud, Norbert Leo Butz, Mary Beth Peil & More to Star in CORNELIA STREET World Premiere by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2022

Atlantic Theater Company has announced casting for the world premiere musical Cornelia Street, with a book by Tony Award winner Simon Stephens. Find out who is joining the cast, the performance schedule and how to get tickets.

Cast and Creative Team Announced for THE BIRTHDAY PARTY at City Lit Theater by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2022

City Lit will return from the holidays with THE BIRTHDAY PARTY, Harold Pinter’s first produced full-length play. Artistic Director Terry McCabe, who will direct this dark comedy, has announced the cast and creative team.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; at Texas State University Leads Best Ensemble Performance! by BWW Staff - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

The Lion in Winter FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The Lion in Winter has had 4 productions including Broadway which opened in 1966, Broadway which opened in 1999, Broadway which opened in 1999 and West End which opened in 2011.
The Lion in Winter has been nominated for the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play for Noel Willman.

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