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I do love being king. - I.iv

BLACKFRIARS PREMIERE.  Epic and intimate. Brilliantly funny and deeply moving.  The Lion in Winter plays out the spectacular strategies for power and love between two of England’s most formidable and most human rulers, King Henry II and Queen Eleanor, and their three crown-hungry sons. Telling the story of what happens before Shakespeare’s King John, The Lion in Winter is a modern theatrical masterpiece.

Special The Lion in Winter Events:

- Pay What You Will previews: June 19 and 21 - Pay What You Will opening night: June 23 - Pre-show presentation about the play: October 17 and November 15 - TalkBack with ASC actors after each Thursday evening performance, plus Tuesdays July 17 and August 7

 

2012 Summer and Fall Seasons Sponsored by Paul Beers and Michelle Buonocore, of Roanoke, VA, and Chris Grisanti and Suzanne Fawbush, of New York, NY

 

The Lion in Winter is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.