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TheatreWorks Presents King Lear
May 1 – 23, 2026

TheatreWorks Presents King Lear

TheatreWorksNew Milford, an award-winning community Theatre, presents a powerful 90-minute adaptation of Shakespeare’s King Lear, running May 1st through May 23rd.

This timeless tragedy follows an aging king who divides his kingdom among his three daughters based on their flattery—sparking betrayal, chaos, and madness. Themes of power and family dynamics, familiar to fans of HBO’s “Succession”, take center stage in this gripping production. A streamlined adaptation emphasizing action while preserving Shakespeare’s language.
The cast Mark Feltch (Newtown) stars as King Lear, with New Milford’s Vicki Sosbe (Goneril), Erin Shaughnessy (Regan), and Abi Heydenburg (Cordelia) as his daughters.
With a full cast of 19 talented actors from across the state of Connecticut, additional cast members include Sam Everett (Danbury), Colin McLoone (Brookfield), Jim Hipp (Sherman), Vincent Christoni (Trumbull), Tom Heydenburg (New Milford), Sean Gorman (Bethel), Todd Santa Maria (Cheshire), Michael Briney (Naugatuck), Thomas Ovitt (New Preston), David Regelmann (Bethel), Tim Heydenburg and Isabelle Bergman (New Milford), Ron Malszka (Bridgewater), Fred Thaler (Cornwall) and Billy Anderson (Bethel).
Directed by Jane Farnol, author of Shakespeare for Contemporary Theatre.
Tickets for reserved seats are available at theatreworks.us or by calling 860-350-6863.
Dates/Times/Pricing:
Doors Open At 8pm Unless Otherwise Noted

Fri. May, 1, 2, 8, 9, 16, 23
Sat. May 7 – Pick Your Own Price Night $5-$30
Sun. May 10, 17 – 2pm Matinee
Food and Beverages Available For Purchase

Location:
TheatreWorksNewMilford
20 Elm Street Extension – GPS to Parking
New Milford, CT 06776

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