Shakespeare on the Common: King Lear
For Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's 20th season production of Free Shakespeare on the Common, CSC is pleased to present King Lear for the very first time, with celebrated Boston actor Will Lyman in the title role and Artistic Director Steven Maler directing. King Lear follows the journey of the aging king, faced with his own mortality and mental decline as he tries to secure the legacy of his kingdom by dividing it amongst his three daughters. Only through loss-of status, of love, of loyalty-does King Lear learn what is truly resonant at the end of a life. For more information about the cast and the show, click here.
Performances will be July 22-August 9, 2015 on the Boston Common near the Parkman Bandstand, running Tuesdays-Saturdays, 8pm; Sundays, 7pm; and one matinee on Saturday, August 8, 3pm. (Opening Night/Press Performance is Wednesday July 29 at 8pm).
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Performances are free and open to the public. For reserved “Friends Section” chairs, special events and more information visit online at www.commshakes.org or call (617) 426-0863.
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