2023-2024 Season Archives

No Progress Without Struggle

Director of Engagement Kamilah Rashied assesses the role of power in THE LION IN WINTER, ANTIGONE, and this season's Engagement programming.

Queering the Medieval Family Drama

University of Chicago Professor Leslie Buxbaum considers the relationships in THE LION IN WINTER, their respective queerness (or lack thereof), and what an audience deems gasp-worthy.

Culture and Region as Told Through Props: THE LION IN WINTER

Props Master Lara Musard reveals the history and significance behind the blades and beds in THE LION IN WINTER.

Behind the Scenes: Scenic and Costume Design of THE LION IN WINTER

Step inside the castle! Hear from Scenic Designer Linda Buchanan and Costume Designer Christine Pascual as they discuss THE LION IN WINTER.

Audiences are Roaring for LION

Audiences are loving LION, hailing it as "masterful" and "superb"!

Take a stab at bringing history alive! Dive deeper into the timeline of the Plantagenet family and put your own creative spin on these characters and the real history behind them with this all-ages activity.

Learning Guide: THE LION IN WINTER

Check out these resources and activities to enhance your experience of James Goldman’s THE LION IN WINTER.

Post-Show ‘Factors and Forces’ Activity

What divides a family? Take a closer look at the internal and external forces pulling the House of Plantagenet apart at the seams.

Post-Show ‘Connect the Dots’ Activity

Contemplate the connections between THE LION IN WINTER and other cultural phenomena, past and present! This reflection activity is suitable for learners of all ages.

Pre-Show History Activity

Engage students with the world of the Middle Ages, both in Europe and beyond, to build their understanding of what this time period was really like.