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The Lion in Winter

By: James Goldman
Narrated by: Alfred Molina, Kathleen Chalfant, Full Cast
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It's a typical family Christmas for the Plantagenets, complete with backstabbing, double-crossing, and rampant infidelity. James Goldman's brilliant historical drama pits King Henry II against the strong-willed Eleanor of Aquitaine, brought to life by Alfred Molina and Kathleen Chalfant. Recorded before a live audience at the Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles, in December 2001.

Director: Rosalind Ayres

Producing Director: Susan Albert Loewenberg

An L.A. Theatre Works Full-Cast Performance Featuring:

Lars Carlson as John

Kathleen Chalfant as Eleanor of Aquitaine

Kevin Daniels as Richard Coeur De Leon

Spencer Garrett as Philip Capet

Laurel Moglen as Alais Capet

Alfred Molina as Henry Plantagenet

Steven Sutcliffe as Geoffrey Recording Engineer/Sound Designer/Editor: David Kelly For Voicebox Studios, Los Angeles

(P)2005 L.A. Theatre Works. All Rights Reserved. Ancient, Classical & Medieval Literature Drama Genre Fiction Literary Fiction United States World Literature
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"[A] classic tale of deep family dysfunction and Machiavelli-level intrigue....Witty and wrenching, full of dagger-sharp quips and veiled motives." ( The Boston Globe)
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An absolutely superb rendition of Goldman's historic yet prescient play with cutting wit and intrigue

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