The Lehman Trilogy London tickets
Following a critically acclaimed international run, the five-time Tony award winning ‘epic production’ (New York Times) returns to the West End for a strictly limited season at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. Directed by Golden Globe, Tony, and Academy Award winner Sam Mendes, and starring a ‘tour de force of acting talent’ (KQED Radio), John Heffernan, Aaron Krohn and Howard W. Overshown. Book your official tickets today!
What is The Lehman Trilogy about?
Hailed as 'genuinely epic and magnificent' by the New York Times and ‘a masterpiece’ by The Washington Post, The Lehman Trilogy is the story of a family that changed the world.
The sprawling production is told in three parts, exploring the progress and pitfalls of capitalism. It follows three generations of the Lehman family, from when the first Lehman immigrated to the United States in 1844 to the fall of the Lehman Brothers empire, which triggered the largest financial crisis in history.
Facts and critical acclaim
The critically acclaimed drama has now been seen by more than half a million people worldwide.
‘A masterwork. Far and away the best thing I’ve seen’ Chicago Tribune, ‘A masterpiece. So theatrical and transporting, it surpasses all praise’ The Washington Post, 'True blockbuster theatre that will hold you captive until the final curtain call' Vanity Fair.
The Lehman Trilogy was the most awarded play on Broadway in 2022, winning Best Play, Best Director, Best Set Design, Best Lighting Design and Best Actor at the Tony Awards. It also won the Drama League Award for Best Play and six Outer Critics Circle Awards, including Best Play.
Bond director, Sam Mendes is the recipient of an Academy Award, four BAFTA film awards, two Directors Guild of America Awards and three Golden Globes.
The Lehman Trilogy cast
Henry Lehman - John Heffernan
Mayer Lehman - Aaron Krohn
Emanuel Lehman - Howard W. Overshown
Principal Pianist - Cat Beveridge
Alternative Pianist - Anyssa Neumann
Further casting to be announced.
The Lehman Trilogy creatives
Main creatives
Book - Stefano Massini
Adapted by - Ben Power
Director - Sam Mendes
Set Design - Es Devlin