all the drama, half the tragedy
New York Classical Theatre will bring
King Lear
’s potent tale of family and politics in a dynamic, two-hour AND two-version interpretation this summer on MetroTech Commons in Downtown Brooklyn. Every other performance, we alternate between
William Shakespeare
’s tragic ending and
Nahum Tate
’s 1681 “Hollywood” ending in which Lear lives!
JULY 20-26 at 7 pm
(No performance Thursday, July 23)
FREE and Open to the Public
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday are Shakespeare’s ending.
Tuesday and Saturday are Tate’s adaptation.
STAY UPDATED!
Make a
reservation
at
nyclassical.org/kinglear
to receive advance program information and rain cancellation notices.