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Idle Muse Presents THE LION IN WINTER, Closes 9/11

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Idle Muse presents The Lion in Winter, by James Goldman, the story of a legendary King and an incomparable Queen meeting for one last Winter Court - and a battle that will determine the future of an empire. As the sun sets on his reign, Henry Plantagenet, "the greatest power in a thousand years," calls his wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine, and their three sons to Chinon for the negotiation of a treaty and a marriage contract. Locked behind the palace doors, a deadly game of alliances and betrayals unfolds as each of The Players, fueled by anger and old wounds, moves to control who will sit on throne when Henry is gone. The Lion in Winter will deliver a fresh, Idle Muse interpretation of the classic costume drama, which asks: How far have we come? And will it ever be far enough?

The Lion in Winter closes September 11, 2011 at the Side Project Theater, 1439 W. Jarvis Ave. 

Regular performance times are Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8PM and Sunday at 3PM. Ticket prices are $20 for adults and $15 for students/seniors. Tickets for previews are $10. Every Thursday is Industry Night with $10 tickets for industry members with headshot/resume. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.idlemuse.org, or by calling (800) 838-3006. The production runs approximately two hours with one intermission.

The cast for The Lion in Winter includes:

Brian Bengtson (John), Alex Fisher (Alais Capet), Eddy Karch (Richard), Elizabeth MacDougald (Eleanor of Aquitaine), Nathan Pease (Geoffrey), Dave Skvarla (Henry), and Nathan Thompson (Philip Capet).

The production team for The Lion in Winter includes:

Tristan Brandon (Dramaturg) Steven Hill (Lighting Designer), EVan Jackson (Director), Kathy Logelin (Dialect Coach), Dennis Mae (Scenic Designer), Jill Meyer (Assistant Stage Manager), Matt Nischan (Sound Designer), and Julie Pearson (Assistant Director and Stage Manager).





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