The Lion in Winter

MuCCC, New York

About the Show

Grab your ringside seats now for this battle of wits between two of history’s great heavyweights–Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine. As old age advances, Henry has his eyes on the future; he wants his kingdom to stay united after his death, but his three sons–Richard, Geoffrey, and John—each want to rule. Henry favors the youngest John, while Eleanor favors the eldest, Richard. Middle son Geoffrey hopes to play both ends against each other and come out on top. Henry would like to have another heir by his mistress Alais, but that would only add to the confusion. Uneasy is the head on which the crown lies, and uneasy the truce between a matchless king and queen.