The Lion in Winter, Long Beach Playhouse, Long Beach, CA | May 16 – Jun 13, 2026

Location: Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 E Anaheim St, Long Beach, California 90804
Date: May 16 – Jun 13, 2026 – 7pm

The Lion in Winter, Long Beach Playhouse, Long Beach, CA

This historical drama is regarded as a contemporary classic that narrates the tale of the Plantagenet royal family, embroiled in a chaotic struggle of conflicting ambitions to claim a kingdom.

The Queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine, has been imprisoned since she raised an army alongside her sons against her husband, King Henry II. Released for the holidays, the family plunges into sibling rivalry, infidelity, and frantic scheming for the throne. As Eleanor remarks, “Every family has its ups and downs,” in this astute production that overflows with sharp wit and a humor that is both prickly and intense.

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