King Lear
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King Lear has three daughters, but no sons. Boldly, he makes a decition to divide his country among his children, but fails to anticipate the consequences of his actions. With Kevin R. McNally in the title role, Nancy Meckler's production has "an underlying through-line of intelligence and sensitivity, and strong supporting performances abound" (The Telegraph). The play is spoken in Shakespeare's English.