The Lion In Winter at The Colony Theatre

The Lion In Winter

The Colony Theatre
555 North Third Street Burbank

For King Henry II, Christmas in 1183 is the least wonderful time of the year. In James Goldman's scathing drama of strategic manipulation, The Lion in Winter, the English ruler is faced with choosing his successor as his three conniving sons gather for the winter holiday. Caught between his imprisoned wife Eleanor, released from jail for this special occasion, and his mistress Alais, Henry finds himself navigating a treacherous web of lies and one-upmanship, as each family member schemes after their own agenda. A 1968 film adaptation of this witty, powerful work garnered Katherine Hepburn the Oscar for Best Actress for her portrayal of Eleanor.

Thru - May 18, 2014

Price: $25-$30

Show Type: Drama

Box Office: 818-558-7000

www.colonytheatre.org

The Lion In Winter Reviews

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Los Angeles Times - Somewhat Recommended

"...If this "Lion" doesn't always suspend disbelief, audiences will certainly enjoy its internecine mayhem."

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- David C. Nichols

Stage and Cinema - Not Recommended

"...Unfortunately, under the direction of Stephanie Vlahos, The Colony Theater's production, a muted roar with no bite, arrives toothless and chomp-free. Instead of grabbing patrons by the nape of the neck in its mighty jaw it simply attempts to gum them into submission."

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- Tom Chaits

Stage Scene LA - Recommended

"...The Lion In Winter looks to be one of the Colony's Greatest Hits in years, and justifiably so."

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- Steven Stanley

StageHappenings.com - Recommended

"...I have seen several fine productions of this play in the past. Vlahos has worked well with a very impressive cast who make these characters their own."

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- Carol Kaufman Segal

ArtsInLA - Recommended

"...Strong performances benefit Colony Theater's production of The Lion in Winter. Having to walk in shoes most famously worn by Katharine Hepburn (who won a 1968 Oscar for her performance in the film version) must have been a daunting task for Mariette Hartley, but Hartley's self-assured assessment of Eleanor of Aquitaine is sharp and memorable."

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- Jonas Schwartz

Culture Vulture - Recommended

"...Director Stephanie Vlahos, an opera singer with acting chops, deftly weaves the talents of a skilled cast into a seamless performance. Scenic designer David Potts' set artfully conveys the hard, cold world of Chinon, and costume designer Kate Bergh dresses the players in an appropriately gloomy style."

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- George Alexander

NoHoArtsDistrict - Recommended

"...Artistic Director Barbara Beckley has made a great choice in bringing The Lion in Winter to our community. This play is a must see, masterly mounted, and very well cast by Patricia Cullen."

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- Brandon Scott

The Lion In Winter at The Colony Theatre