Sam Waterston takes on the role of King Lear, which is one of the true proving grounds for actors. King Lear is about power, love and family. A misguided Lear mistakes flattery for love and truthfulness for disrespect. He goes mad, loses his kingdom and eventually all that he loves.

 In King Lear, Shakespeare presents the portrait of a father who makes a terrible mistake when he allows his ego to guide his choices. In what is simultaneously a tale about family and national unity, Shakespeare offers a vision of a life in every way.

After Lear divides his kingdom, he sets in motion powerful universal forces that will destroy his nation and family. As chaos ensues and Lear is haunted by the taunting of his Fool, the king’s loyal subject Kent attempts to save his beloved monarch only to see all that is dear destroyed. Sam Waterston offers a telling and powerful interpretation Shakespeare’s Lear in a tragedy that reveals the essence of heartfelt love and the importance of truth.s.

Written by William Shakespeare

Director James Macdonald

Set Designer Miriam Buether

Costume Designer Gabriel Berry

Lighting Designer Christopher Akerlind

Sound Designer Darron L West

King Lear Sam Waterston

Gloucester Michael McKean

Regan Kelli O’Hara

Edgar Arian Moayed

Goneril  Enid Graham

Cordelia Kristen Connolly

Kent John Douglas Thompson

Albany Richard Topol

Oswald Michael Crane

Edmund Seth Gilliam

The Fool Bill Irwin

King of France Michael Izquierdo

Cornwall Frank Wood