Showing topics: King Lear
Chicago Shakes: King Lear
Company Website: https://www.chicagoshakes.com/
The brilliantly versatile actor Larry Yando takes on the monumental title role of King Lear, an aging monarch obscured by the shadows of dementia resolved to retire and divide his kingdom among his three daughters—with shattering consequences.
Playing at Chicago Shakespeare Theater now through November 9, 2014
Find out more at www.chicagoshakes.com/lear
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Theater For A New Audience: King Lear
Get a sneak peek at KING LEAR directed by Arin Arbus and featuring two-time Olivier Award nominee Michael Pennington in the title role. March 14 to May 4 at Theatre for a New Audience’s Polonsky Shakespeare Center in Brooklyn. TFANA.ORG
Theatre for a New Audience: Michael Pennington: Our King Lear
Meet Michael Pennington, two-time Olivier Award nominee, one of England’s finest classical actors, and our King Lear. Here, he discusses the themes of the play; why he enjoys performing on the Scripps Mainstage; and director Arin Arbus’ perception of the play.
KING LEAR
by William Shakespeare
Featuring Michael Pennington in a company of 22 actors
Direction: Arin Arbus
Theatre for a New Audience: Michael Pennington: Extended KING LEAR Interview
We sat down with two-time Olivier Award nominee Michael Pennington, our King Lear, to discuss the production in this extended interview.
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Artistic Director Bill Rauch talks about the 2013 season’s production of KING LEAR, playing in the Thomas Theatre February 21 to November 3, 2013.
To learn more about this play or to purchase tickets, visit our website here: http://goo.gl/bkstR.
Read More...1958 NBC Radio Broadcast – King Lear Introduction
Professor Richard Knowles, University of Wisconsin- King Lear’s Intent
Professor Richard Knowles, University of Wisconsin- King Lear’s Intent from CultureWorks on Vimeo.
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