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From ACT 1's I Never Sang for My Father
ACT 1 cordially invites you to come see the second production of their 20th season, James Goldman's The Lion in Winter.
The play's premier was in the Ambassador Theatre, New York City on March 3, 1966, directed by Noel Willman featuring Rosemary Harris as Queen Eleanor and Robert Preston as King Henry II, James Rado as Richard the Lionhearted and Christopher Walken as his lover, King Philip of France. The production was nominated for two Tony Awards and Rosemary Harris was awarded the Best Actress prize. It had a run of 92 performances.
The fictional story of The Lion in Winter occurs during Christmas 1183 at Henry Plantagenet's chateau the Angevin Empire of medieval France. The play opens with the arrival of his wife Eleanor of Aquitaine from prison. The tale revolves around the personality conflicts and shifting alliances among the estranged couple and their adult sons and heirs to the throne: Prince Richard the Lionheart (the future King Richard I of England), Prince Geoffrey, Duke of Brittany, and Prince John (the future King John of England ).
Also in the chateau, pursuing their own intrigues with the royal family are King Philip II of France, the son of the late King Louis VII and Eleanor's ex-husband, and Philip II's half-sister Alais. Alais was betrothed to Richard I, but is Henry II's mistress; in reality, Henry had many mistresses and illegitimate children.
Performances are November 13-15, 18-22, and 27-28. (please note that there are no performances on Thanksgiving or the day before) Evening shows are at 7:30, while the Sunday matinees on the 15th and 22nd are at 2:30. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students & seniors. All shows are at the Darkhorse on Charlotte Ave.
Directed by Melissa Williams, the cast includes:
• Brian Hill - Henry II, King of England
• Maggi Bowden - Eleanor of Aquitaine
• Rebekah Lyons - Alais Capet
• Nathan Diller - John Lackland
• Aaron Shaver - Richard the Lionheart
• Eric Ventress - Geoffrey of Brittany
• Josiah Gibbs - Philip Capet, King of France
For more information, visit ACT 1's web site.
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