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The Lehman Trilogy 2021

Run Time:
3 hours and 30 minutes
Ages: 14+
Opened: October 14, 2021
Closing: January 02, 2022

The Lehman Trilogy - 2021 Broadway History , Info & More

Nederlander Theatre (Broadway)
208 W. 41st St. New York, NY 10036

Hailed by The New York Times as "a genuinely epic production," The Lehman Trilogy comes to Broadway after acclaimed, sold-out runs at London's National Theatre, the Park Avenue Armory, and in London’s West End. The story of a family and a company that changed the world, The Lehman Trilogy unfolds in three parts over a single evening. Academy Award and Tony Award winner Sam Mendes directs Simon Russell Beale, Adam Godley and Adrian Lester as the Lehman brothers, their sons, and grandsons. On a cold September morning in 1844, a young man from Bavaria stands on a New York dockside dreaming of a new life in the new world. He is joined by his two brothers, and an American epic begins. 163 years later, the firm they establish – Lehman Brothers – spectacularly collapses into bankruptcy, triggering the largest financial crisis in history. Book now to witness this "remarkable exercise in storytelling" (The Washington Post) from the National Theatre and Neal Street Productions. The New York Post suggests "you dare not miss it. Do anything you can to get a ticket."




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The Lehman Trilogy
8 / 10

The Broadway epic The Lehman Trilogy, which tells the story of the Lehman Brothers and their finance company over the span of 164 years, rarely stops spinning. Es Devlin's magnificent glass house of a set, designed to evoke the firm's offices at the time of its collapse in 2008, rotates on a turntable as history moves forward; wrapped on the walls around it is a giant cyclorama, where Luke Hall's black-and-white video design sweeps the action from New York Harbor to the antebellum South and beyond. Meanwhile, Stefano Massini's play takes the raw materials of the Lehmans' rise and fall and processes them into a vibrant yarn about greed and American values. It leaves you dazzled and a little dizzy.

Broadway review: Gripping ‘Lehman Trilogy’ is a masterwork of storytelling, the best thing on stage in a while
10 / 10

That's partly because this gripping piece of docudrama - the three-act script is by the Italian writer Stefano Massini as adapted by Ben Power and directed by Sam Mendes - is so precise in its storytelling. It's partly because the Broadway cast is made of three masterful British actors in Simon Russell Beale, Adrian Lester and Adam Godley, playing successive generations of Lehmans running the firm as it morphed from a tatty fabric store in Montgomery, Ala., to a glittering titan of Wall Street.But it's mostly because this show, an import from Britain's National Theatre and far and away the best thing I've seen on any stage since before the start of the pandemic, is determined to explore the story of the Lehman Brothers from myriad angles.

Simon Russell Beale, Adam Godley & Howard W. Overshown to Star in THE LEHMAN TRILOGY in Los Angeles
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 15, 2021


The Los Angeles run of The Lehman Trilogy will star original London and Broadway cast members Simon Russell Beale and Adam Godley, reprising their celebrated turns as Henry Lehman and Mayer Lehman, respectively. They will be joined by Broadway company member Howard W. Overshown, who will take over the role of Emanuel Lehman.

THE LEHMAN TRILOGY to Be Developed Into a TV Series
by Michael Major - November 29, 2021


Stefano Massini’s The Lehman Trilogy will be adapted into a TV series by Italy's Fandango. Producer Domenico Procacci has acquired the rights to adapt the play. The series is currently in development with Massini overseeing the process. The play is currently running on Broadway, starring Simon Russell Beale, Adam Godley, and Adrian Lester.

VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Recommends THE LEHMAN TRILOGY
by Stephi Wild - October 18, 2021


Hugh Jackman posted a video to his Twitter account recommending everyone go see The Lehman Trilogy on Broadway.

Photos: First Look at THE LEHMAN TRILOGY on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - October 15, 2021


Last night, the five-time Olivier Award® nominated epic play, The Lehman Trilogy, (finally) celebrated its triumphant Opening Night at the Nederlander Theatre. Check out photos of the cast in action.

Photos: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Officially Opens on Broadway!
by Team BWW - October 15, 2021


Last night, the five-time Olivier Award® nominated epic play, The Lehman Trilogy, celebrated its triumphant Opening Night at the Nederlander Theatre.

Review Roundup: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Opens on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - October 14, 2021


The Lehman Trilogy officially opened on Broadway at the Nederlander Theatre. The play comes to Broadway after acclaimed, sold-out runs at London's National Theatre, the Park Avenue Armory, and in London’s West End. Check out all the reviews!

Photos: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Cast Members Ring the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange
by Stephi Wild - October 14, 2021


Yesterday, the cast of The Lehman Trilogy, including Simon Russell Beale, Adam Godley, and Adrian Lester, went to the part of Manhattan where much of the production is set: Wall Street. The New York Stock Exchange invited the cast to ring the Closing Bell 134 years after The Lehman Brothers became an official member in 1887. 

VIDEO: The Stars of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Talk Broadway Return on MORNING JOE
by Michael Major - October 13, 2021


The Lehman Trilogy stars Simon Russell Beale, Adam Godley, and Adrian Lester appeared on The Morning Joe to discuss their return to Broadway, working with Sam Mendes, and more.

THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Officially Opens on Broadway Tonight; Meet the Cast!
by Stephi Wild - October 14, 2021


The Lehman Trilogy officially opens on Broadway October 14, at the Nederlander Theatre. Meet the cast and learn more about who is starring in the play here!

ORIGINAL MUSIC FROM THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Now Available
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 29, 2021


Broadway Records released of “Original Music from The Lehman Trilogy,” an album featuring the score from the highly-acclaimed, five-time Olivier Award nominated epic play, produced by The National Theatre and Neal Street Productions. Find out how to get the new album.

THE LEHMAN TRILOGY on Broadway Announces Digital Lottery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 21, 2021


Today, a digital lottery for The Lehman Trilogy, the five-time Olivier nominated epic play by Stefano Massini and adapted by Ben Power, was announced ahead of the production’s first preview on Saturday, September 25. 

THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Looking for New Home to Arrive on Broadway in 2021
by Nicole Rosky - June 24, 2020


According to the Hollywood Reporter, The Lehman Trilogy, which was previously set to play a limited, 16-week engagement this spring, is still hoping to arrive on Broadway in 2021, though perhaps at a different theatre. The London hit, which just began previews at the Nederlander Theatre before the Broadway shutdown, will need to find a new home due to a scheduling conflict. Producer Scott Rudin revealed that the company 'remains eager' to bring the play to New York.

Meet the Cast of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY - Now in Previews on Broadway!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 7, 2020


The Lehman Trilogy is officially in previews on Broadway! This strictly limited, 16-week engagement comes to Broadway on the heels of runs at London's National Theatre and New York's Park Avenue Armory, as well as an engagement in London's West End. Written by Stefano Massini, directed by Academy Award and Tony Award winner Sam Mendes, and starring its original cast of Simon Russell Beale, Adam Godley, and Ben Miles, The Lehman Trilogy opens officially at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street) on Thursday, March 26, 2020.

THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Announces Digital Lottery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 5, 2020


Today, a digital lottery for The Lehman Trilogy by Stefano Massini and adapted by Ben Power was announced ahead of the production's first preview on Saturday, March 7. This strictly limited, 16-week engagement comes to Broadway on the heels of runs at London's National Theatre and New York's Park Avenue Armory, as well as an engagement in London's West End. Directed by Academy Award and Tony Award winner Sam Mendes, and starring its original cast of Simon Russell Beale, Adam Godley, and Ben Miles, The Lehman Trilogy opens officially at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street) on Thursday, March 26, 2020.

Up on the Marquee: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY
by Walter McBride - January 13, 2020


The Lehman Trilogy's strictly limited, 16-week engagement comes to Broadway on the heels of smash-hit, sold-out runs at London's National Theatre and New York's Park Avenue Armory, as well as a by-popular-demand sold out engagement in London's West End. Directed by Academy Award and Tony Award winner Sam Mendes, and starring its original cast of Simon Russell Beale, Adam Godley, and Ben Miles, The Lehman Trilogy will begin performances at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street) on Saturday, March 7, 2020, and officially open on Thursday, March 26, 2020.

Stefano Massini's LEHMAN TRILOGY Novel Will Be Published By HarperVia
by Stephi Wild - November 15, 2019


The Lehman Trilogy is hitting bookstores in addition to the Broadway stage!

Original Cast Set to Return for THE LEHMAN Trilogy on Broadway This Spring
by Julie Musbach - September 3, 2019


The Lehman Trilogy, the highly acclaimed, five-time Olivier nominated epic play by Stefano Massini and adapted by Ben Power, is Broadway-bound.

The Lehman Trilogy History

Other Productions of The Lehman Trilogy

2018   West End Original West End Production
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2019   Off-Broadway Park Avenue Armory North American Premiere
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2021   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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2023   West End
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The Lehman Trilogy - 2021 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2022 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Awards Simon Russell Beale
2022 Drama League Awards Outstanding Direction of a Play Sam Mendes
2022 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Play The Lehman Trilogy
2022 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Play Simon Russell Beale
2022 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Play Adam Godley
2022 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Play Adrian Lester
2022 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Play Sam Mendes
2022 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) Jon Clark
2022 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Play The Lehman Trilogy
2022 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Scenic Design (Play or Musical) Es Devlin
2022 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Sound Design (Play or Musical) Nick Powell
2022 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Video/Projection Design (Play or Musical) Luke Halls
2022 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Sam Mendes
2022 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Play Jon Clark
2022 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play Simon Russell Beale
2022 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play Adam Godley
2022 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play Adrian Lester
2022 Tony Awards Best Play The Lehman Trilogy
2022 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Play Es Devlin
2022 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Play Nick Powell

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