FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For cast interviews and more information, contact: Adele Scheiber (ascheiber89@gmail.com)
ALBANY, N.Y. — This winter, the Albany Masonic Temple will come alive with royal schemes, sharp wit, and emotional fire as Confetti Stage presents The Lion in Winter by James Goldman.
Key Details: Performances will run at the Albany Masonic Temple (67 Corning Place, Albany NY) on the following dates:
- February 27 – 28 and March 5 – 7 at 7:30 PM (with a festive preshow at 7 PM)
- March 1 & 8 at 2 PM (preshow 1:30 PM)
Tickets are available at confettistage.org/buy-tickets/ or at the door. The cost is $18 general admission, $12 students, and $10 for groups of 8 or more. Patrons can also support the Confetti Food Drive — each nonperishable food donation earns $1 off per ticket, up to $5.
More About The Show: Set at Christmas in 1183, The Lion in Winter follows King Henry II, his imprisoned queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, and their three sons as they maneuver, manipulate, and spar over the English crown. Both blisteringly funny and intensely human, the play captures the eternal tug-of-war between power and love.
The Confetti Stage production features Nellson Moore as Henry II and Jennifer Madison as Eleanor of Aquitaine, leading an exceptional ensemble celebrated for their rich character work and emotional precision.
“We’re going for full medieval immersion,” said Adele Scheiber, Co-Director on a collaborative directorial team that includes herself, Ryan Gangemi (Co-Director) and Shaya Reyes (Assistant Director). “From integrated period music and authentic choreography to cinematic lighting and sound, the audience will be transported straight into Henry’s court. We’re also not pulling any punches on the preshow, which will feel like a mini Renaissance faire.”
“Adele and I both wanted to create a sense of historical accuracy and a show of the highest dramatic appeal,” said Ryan. “With this cast and crew, that has definitely happened.”
This production also features a full slate of understudies, who will be performing a special one-night-only show on March 7 to thank them for their dedication to the project and to spotlight even more local talent.
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The Lion in Winter is presented by Confetti Stage Inc., dedicated to fostering creativity and community through high-quality local theater.
