The Lion in Winter

March 26 - April 18, 2010

It's Good To Be The King!

It is 1183 and King Henry II has just reached the Big Five-Oh! This was an advanced age in the 12th century, but he is not about to yield the English crown to any of his three sons, though they are all impatient,especially the eldest (Richard, the Lionhearted). Henry has kept his Queen, Eleanor, in prison for ten years, and his romantic attentions are fixed on young Alais Capet, who clearly loves him.

This is the situation at the beginning of James Goldman's historical comedy "The Lion in Winter," opening March 26 at the ADOBE Theater, with Dave McDowell as Henry and Taunya Crilly as Eleanor. The sparring between these two royals is the source of much laughter.

Director Kenneth Bennington has chosen this now classic play for its wit and intelligence. He has recruited a supporting cast of Adobe newcomers to assist veteran actors McDowell and Crilly including Roby Schapira, who portrays the King of France, and Rory Cobb, Eric Werner and Mark Underwood, who play the three princes. Sarah Kraemer, recently arrived from UCLA where she did musical theater, will be the lovely Alais.

Bennington has been seen on the ADOBE stage in the musical version of "Luv" and he has directed here ("Harvey") and at the Vortex and Desert Rose. He is sure you will enjoy this fine play both for its historical interest and its "black humor."

"The Lion in Winter" by James Goldman opens at the ADOBE on March 26 and plays through April 18

Don't miss this historical/hysterical presentation.

Directed by Kenneth Bennington

Ticket prices:
$14 General Admission
$12 Seniors or Students
Group rates are available.

Theater Location:
9813 Fourth Street NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico
(2 blocks north of Alameda Boulevard)

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Theater Main Number & Reservations:
505-898-9222