Rialto Community Players will present James Goldman’s The Lion in Winter, directed by Candy Kane and Thomik Deverien, beginning February 9th and running through March 4, 2007, Friday and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Tickets $15.00 for adults, $12.00 for students 12+/ seniors, $7.00 for children under 12.  For Reservations call: 909-873-8514.

Production Synopsis

King Henry II of England has three sons by Eleanor of Aquitaine: Richard, Geoffrey, and John. He wants the kingdom to stay united after his death, but all three sons want to rule and it is likely to be torn apart by revolution. Henry favors the youngest while Eleanor favors the eldest. The middle son hopes to play both ends against each other and come out on top. Henry would like to have another heir by his mistress, but that would only add to the contenders. Uneasy is the head on which the crown lies, and uneasy the truce between a matchless king and queen. Rialto Community Players last produced this classic at the old RCP theatre in the 1980’s.

Cast Includes

• Jeffrey Deards as King Henry II of England (Chino)
• Janelle Gill as Alias (Fullerton)
• Brandon Nichols as John (Riverside)
• Adam Demerath as Geoffrey (Fullerton)
• Casey Williams as Richard (Fontana)
• Kerry Jones as Eleanor (Rialto)
• Doug Kiphut as Philip (Riverside)

To reach the Rialto Playhouse, take the I-10 freeway, exit Riverside Avenue, go north approximately 3/4 of a mile. The theatre is located on the corner of Riverside and San Bernardino Avenues in the city of Rialto. The address of the theater is 150 East San Bernardino Avenue, Rialto, CA. For reservations or additional information call (909) 873-8514.