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The Lehman Trilogy at Ahmanson Theater

Why see The Lehman Trilogy?

Nominated for EIGHT Tony Awards!

Praised for its riveting portrayal of a thoroughly American scandal, The Lehman Trilogy has drawn much critical acclaim. After enjoying a limited Broadway run in the Spring, the production makes it West Coast premiere at the Ahmanson Theater this October! 

Chronicling the rise and fall of the immigrant Lehman family, from their small beginnings in a fabric shop in the mid-1800s to power players who shaped the history of western capitalism and American politics as we know it. 

Adapted from the work of Italian playwright Stefano Massini by up-and-coming British dramaturg Ben Power, the 150-year and three-hour spanning epic shines in the hands of its Golden Globe, Academy Award and Olivier Award-winning director Sam Mendes, never letting up in pace, energy, action, and intrigue. 

WHAT IS THE LEHMAN TRILOGY ABOUT?

Whilst it can be seen as a historical saga about the fortunes and eventual failure of a powerful Jewish immigrant family, or even a searing study/warning about the shifting nature and fragility of the American Dream, The Lehman Trilogy shies away from lecturing the audience and uses a minimalist style and elegant set design to keep its focus on adroit story-telling. Highlighting three distinct periods from the Lehman's illustrious lineage, the production begins in Alabama, where the original brothers begin their rapid ascent into the annals of American history. The drama then moves to the 1960s, where a shift in the family dynamic to include a trading division of outsiders causes a rift that leads to an explosive demise that still echoes throughout the present day.

Key Information

Run Time

Three hours and 20 minutes including two 15min intervals

Dates

Finished Apr 10, 2022

Cast

Simon Russell Beale as Henry Lehman
Adam Godley as Mayer Lehman
Howard W. Overshwon as Emanuel Lehman

Creative

Directed by Sam Mendes
Written by Stefano Massini
Adapted by Ben Power

Awards

tony AWARDS, 2022 - NOMINATIONS

Best Play
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play - Simon Russell Beale
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play - Adam Godley
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play - Adrian Lester
Best Scenic Design of a Play
Best Lighting Design of a Play
Best Sound Design of a Play
Best Direction of a Play


OLIVIER AWARDS, 2019 - NOMINATIONS

Best New Play
Best Actor - Adam Godley, Ben Miles & Simon Russell Beale 
Best Director - Sam Mendes
Best Set Design - Es Devlin
Best Sound Design - Nick Powell

Reviews

Customer reviews

4 reviews, average rating: (3.3 Stars)

Maggie

Exceptional

It was an outstanding production. The play was so captivating that the 3 hour 20 minute run time flew by. You could not even pick which of the three actors was the best. All three were exceptional. You will not be disappointed. ... Read more

Maggie

Exceptional

It was an outstanding production. The play was so captivating that the 3 hour 20 minute run time flew by. You could not even pick which of the three actors was the best. All three were exceptional. You will not be disappointed. ... Read more

Reid Detchon

Compelling night of theater

It’s just a three-man show, but the performances are terrific, especially by old Shakespeare favorite Ed Gero. Three hours (with two intermission's) is a long evening, but it’s compelling throughout, and the script is very well written. Stimulating contemporary drama with messages that resonate after the show. One of the best external shows imported by Simon Godwin. ... Read more

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