King Lear
Vivian Beaumont Theatre
Previews Began: February 11, 2004
Opening Night: March 4, 2004
Closing Night: April 18, 2004
Playwright: William Shakespeare
Music: Berthold Carrière
In William Shakespeare’s royal-family tragedy, the aging King Lear divides his estate between his three daughters, ultimately refusing his youngest and favorite her share because she won’t publicly admit her love for him. The decision leads to chaos and treachery within the kingdom and madness for its monarch.
CAST
OPENING NIGHT
Christopher Plummer King Lear of Britain
James Blendick Earl of Gloucester
Domini Blythe Goneril
Caroline Bootle Ensemble
William Cain Doctor
Benedict Campbell Earl of Kent
Brent Carver Edgar
Geraint Wyn Davies Edmund
Ian Deakin Duke of Albany
Jay Edwards Cornwall’s Servant
Ensemble
David Furr Cornwall’s Servant
Captain
Ensemble
Douglas Harmsen Ensemble
Claire Jullien Cordelia
Leo Leyden Old Man
Matt Loney Ensemble
Barry MacGregor Fool
Quentin Maré Herald
Ensemble
Christopher McHale Cornwall’s Servant
Ensemble
Paul O’Brien King of France
Guy Paul Duke of Burgundy
Lucy Peacock Regan
Andy Prosky Ensemble
Christopher Randolph Ensemble
Stephen Russell Duke of Cornwall
Brian Sgambati Ensemble
Eric Sheffer Stevens Curan
Ensemble
Baylen Thomas Ensemble
Brian Tree Oswald
Susan Wilder Ensemble
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