King Lear

Shakespeare's Shattering Tragedy

One of the greatest Shakespearian tragedies, King Lear is a stunning portrait of greed, power, pride, and betrayal. Approaching old age, King Lear decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, based upon which one loves him most. But rather than finding the peaceful legacy he had yearned for, he ends up as a tragically broken monarch with a shattered empire, destroyed family, and a heartbreaking understanding of the true nature of love. Featuring professional… Show more guest star Dennis Krausnick, founder of the renowned Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, Massachusetts, King Lear promises to be a production of shattering intensity. Tickets go on sale February 4.

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