Lion in Winter

The Lion in Winter

by James Goldman

The Brewster Theater Company is proud to announce The Lion in Winter by James Goldman as the first production of their tenth season. This timeless play about a family of royals whose political aspirations drive them to shift alliances, manipulate, and lie to achieve their individual goals will be performed in January.

Set over Christmas of 1183, The Lion in Winter recounts King Henry II's effort to choose a worthy successor to his throne. Henry's Queen Eleanor, long exiled to a faraway castle, is "invited" to join Henry and their three sons for a holiday family reunion. Will Henry’s favorite, the immature teenager John come out on top over Eleanor’s choice of eldest son Richard? Or will conniving middle son Geoffrey play both sides and be the spoiler? Complicating matters with this get-together are Henry's long-time mistress Princess Alais and the Princess' brother, King Philip of France who has his own political agenda.

Produced by Debbie Levin and Rachel Dwyer and directed by Matt Bogen, the production features a strong cast including Bruce Tredwell (Brewster) and Jody Bayer (Danbury, Ct) in the roles of King Henry and Queen Eleanor, respectively. Starring as their three sons are Eric Luther (Lake Carmel) as Richard the Lion-Hearted, Steven DiRocco (Wilton, Ct) as Geoffrey, and James Hussey (Brewster) as John. Rounding out the cast are Mallory Lidsky (Brewster) as Alais and Billy Hicks (New Milford, Ct) as King Philip.

The Lion in Winter marks Matt Bogen’s directorial debut with The Brewster Theater Company, and is very excited to be directing one of his favorite plays. Says Bogen, “Audiences have loved this play for decades. I think they're drawn by the passion, the wordplay, and the prizes at stake. Goldman's script gives an actor everything he might want to bring these great personalities to life."

Performances are January 22, 23, 29 and 30 at 8 pm at St Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 26 Prospect Street, Brewster, NY. Tickets are $/10 adults and $/8 seniors.

This show is produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. This event has been made possible in part with public funds from the NYS Council on the Arts Decentralization Program administered in Putnam County by The Putnam Arts Council.

For more information, log onto www.brewstertheatercompany.org or call 845-598-1621.

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