King Lear

First Preview: Mar 19, 2018

Opening Date: Apr 7, 2018

Closing Date: Apr 29, 2018

Running Time: 03:15

https://www.bam.org/theater/2018/king-lear

Playing @

BAM Harvey Theater

651 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11217

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There are Shakespeare kings, and then there is Lear—rain-raving madman, dad with daughter issues, and a role that actors wait a lifetime to play.

In this bold offering from RSC Artistic Director Gregory Doran and the Royal Shakespeare Company (King and Country: Shakespeare’s Great Cycle of Kings, 2016 Winter/Spring), inimitable Olivier Award-winning actor Sir Antony Sher (Falstaff in Henry IV, Parts I & II, 2016 Winter/Spring) rises to that teetering throne, giving a career-defining performance as the all-too-trusting monarch in the twilight of his sanity.

Beneath a pagan sun that gives way to a bleak winter, Sher’s Lear growls, inhabiting the self-searching conscience of a king who—after unwisely divesting his lands to the wrong people—causes heads to roll.

Regional Play - Drama Regional

Show Notes: 1 Intermission

Age Guidance: 15

Audience Advisory: Addded performances: Sat 4/21 & 4/28 @ 1:30 pm

Performance Schedule

TUESDAY thru SATURDAY @ 7:30 PM
SUNDAY @ 3 PM

Written By

William Shakespeare

Director

Gregory Doran

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Accessibility

Wheelchair Info

Four locations. Two areas in aisle of orchestra. Can accommodate two wheelchairs each.
Elevator/Escalator

Elevator: Automatic. Accesses orchestra level (2nd floor only). Raised lettering.
Passenger Loading Zone

Front.
Parking

Lots: Two, both marked BAM across street. Spaces on street close to main entrance can be reserved.
Curb Ramps

Corner of Ashland Pl. & Fulton St.
Entrance

Double doors in series: 1st set (each 28.5) has one pair of automatic doors from 44th St. to Ticket Lobby with push-button control. 2nd set (each 28", attended by ushers) to inner lobby. Doors wide and heavy, but usually open during performances. Marked with large lettering.
Box Office

Ticket Lobby. Counters 38.5", 41.5", 47". Accessible pass-through with writing shelf at 32". Assistance available.Main level. Counter less than 48".
Restroom

Womens: 1st floor. Outer door wider than 32". Stall door 29". Stall size less than 60". Commode 18". Grab bars.Mens: 1st floor. Outer door wider than 32". Stall doors 31". Stall size less than 60". Commode 18". Grab bars.
Water Fountain

Main Lobby. Spouts 36" and 44".Ask usher for cups.
Telephone

Ticket lobby. Coin slot 46". Cord 29". With TTY and electric outlet.
Assisted Listening System

yes
Visual Assistance

None.