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KING LEAR, Shakespeare's masterpiece, is one of the towering works of world literature. In no other play is Shakespeare's tragic vision more terrifyingly clear-and nowhere in his canon does he create a richer or more complex set of characters. When King Lear divides his kingdom among his three daughters, he sets in motion a cascade of violence that sweeps the civilized world to the brink of chaos, and Lear to the edge of madness. Featuring Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe and Emmy winner Sam Waterston in the title role.

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Awards and Nominations


2012 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play : Bill Irwin was nominated but did not win.

Production Team

Christopher Akerlind Lighting Designer
Gabriel Berry Costume Designer
Miriam Buether Scenic Designer
James Macdonald Director
Darron L. West Sound Designer
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