Review Highlights: THE LION IN WINTER - Order Chaos Theater Company

 Tyler Brignone and  Virginia Olivieri
photo by Todd Sandberg

highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)

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"Order Chaos Theater Company's production of The Lion in Winter is a rich and rewarding theatrical treat, with a wonderful cast and crisp direction that breathe life into James Goldman's sharp, witty, and emotionally charged script about the battle for succession within a royal family. The combination of powerful performances, refined direction, and simple yet effective creative elements results in a production that resonates, filled with intrigue, humor, conflict, and raw human emotion."   - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)

" unfolds like a grueling chess match played in history's long shadows....Order Chaos Theater Company's production of the play deftly handles the twists and turns of Goldman's brilliantly crafted work...Tyler Brignone delivers a muscular portrayal of the shrewd King, laying bare both Henry's canniness and vulnerabilities.Virginia Olivieri delivers a commanding and penetrating performance as the queen...Director (Janis) Webb orchestrates this familial battlefield with a keen eye for rhythm and tension...Despite some technical limitations, the strong ensemble and Webb's incisive direction illuminate the thorny complexities of these family dynamics, reminding us that the game of power ~ whether played for a kingdom or a parent's favor ~ remains eternally compelling.."   - Herbert Paine, Broadway World (click here to read the complete review)