King Lear is considered one of Shakespeare's best tragedies, and the title role one of the most challenging roles to play in all of theater.
The Guthrie Theater returns to King Lear for the first time in 22 years, and has hired not one but two beloved veterans of the Guthrie and other Twin Cities stages to tackle the role.
Nathaniel Fuller and
Stephen Yoakam take turns playing the lead and
you can see the schedule here, although you really can't go wrong with either one - both are incredibly talented actors. Stephen Yoakam played Lear the night I saw the show, and gave a powerful performance, as did many in the large and talented cast. Combined with the gorgeous overall design of the show, this
King Lear is a stunner.
