The Lion In Winter

THE LION IN WINTER Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater May 16 – June 13, 2026 By James Goldman Directed by James Rice This medieval drama is a modern day classic that tells the story of the Plantagenet royal family, locked in a free-for-all of competing ambitions to inherit a kingdom. The Queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine, has been kept in prison since raising an army with her sons against her husband, King Henry II. Let out for the holidays, the family descends into sibling rivalry, adultery, and desperate maneuvering for the throne. As Eleanor says, “Every family has its ups and downs,” in this intelligent show that bursts with astringent wit and a humor that bristles and burns. PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE: CHOOSE YOUR DATE: Friday, May 15, 2026, 8pm – Half Price Preview Saturday, May 16, 2026, 8pm – Opening Night and Champagne Gala Friday, May 22, 2026, 8pm Saturday, May 23, 2026, 8pm Sunday, May 24, 2026, 2pm Friday, May 29, 2026, 8pm Saturday, May 30, 2026, 8pm Sunday, May 31, 2026, 2pm Friday, June 5, 2026, 8pm Saturday, June 6, 2026, 8pm Sunday, June 7, 2026, 2pm Friday, June 12, 2026, 8pm Saturday, June 13, 2026, 8pm – Closing Night AGE LIMIT As a courtesy to our patrons, it is the policy of the theatre not to admit children under the age of 5. This policy may be altered from time to time based on shows and show content. A Big THANK YOU to The Port of Long Beach for sponsoring our Opening Night Gala! Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live @