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The Lehman Trilogy
Full-Length Play, Drama / 3m
by Stefano Massini
Adapted by Ben Power
Weaving together nearly two centuries of family history, this epic
theatrical event charts the humble beginnings, outrageous successes and
devastating failure of the financial institution that would ultimately
bring the global economy to its knees.
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Cast Size
3m -
Duration
More than 120 minutes (2 hours) -
Subgenre
Docudrama/History -
Target Audience
Adult
Accolades
- Winner! Five 2022 Tony Awards, including Best Play
Winner! Six 2022 Outer Critics Circle Awards, including Outstanding New Broadway Play
Winner! 2022 Drama League Award for Outstanding Production of a Play
Nominee: Five 2019 Laurence Olivier Awards, including Best New Play
Details
Summary
On a cold September morning in 1844, a young man from Bavaria stands on a New York dockside dreaming of a new life in the new world. He is joined by his two brothers, and an American epic begins. 163 years later, the firm they establish – Lehman Brothers – spectacularly collapses into bankruptcy, triggering the largest financial crisis in history.
Weaving together nearly two centuries of family history, this epic theatrical event charts the humble beginnings, outrageous successes and devastating failure of the financial institution that would ultimately bring the global economy to its knees. The Lehman Trilogy is the quintessential story of western capitalism, rendered through the lens of a single immigrant family.
Note: Nick Powell’s original music from the Broadway and West End productions (which is available for streaming on music platforms) is not approved or licensed by Concord Theatricals for use in performance.
History
Keywords
Performing Groups
- Time Period 1990s, 1980s, 1970s, 1900-1910, 19th Century, 1960s, 1950s, 1940s/WWII, 1930s, 1920s, 1910s/WWI
- Setting New York City, Alabama and Nebraska. 1844-2008.
- Features Period Costumes
- Duration More than 120 minutes (2 hours)
Media
“True blockbuster theatre that will hold you captive until the final curtain call.” – Vanity Fair
“A masterwork. Far and away the best thing I’ve seen on any stage since before the start of the pandemic.” – Chicago Tribune
“The Lehman Trilogy surpasses all praise.” – The Wall Street Journal
★★★★★ “What an astonishing evening! Spanning 150 years and running three and a half hours, Stefano Massini’s play traces the trajectory of western capitalism by following the fortunes of a single family… a kaleidoscopic social and political metaphor.” – The Guardian
“Captivating… a vividly human tale, nimbly performed by three of the finest actors around.” – The New York Times
“A vibrant yarn about greed and American values. It leaves you dazzled and a little dizzy.” – Time Out New York
“An unalloyed theatrical triumph.” – New York Stage Review
“Magnificent… a spellbinding demonstration of theater’s possibilities.” – Deadline
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £85 per performance plus VAT when applicable.