The Lehman Trilogy, written by Stefano Massini and now translated to date into 22 languages, tells the story of the Bavarian brothers who dream of America and once here, build a business that grows from simple clothes to cotton to coffee to money money money. Simon Russell Beale, Adrian Lester, and Adam Godley tell the tale of the rise and eventual fall of the venture over multiple generations. The storytelling is at once jam-packed yet told simply, along with solo piano accompaniment. Truly astounding in its three hour plus scope.
Adapted by Ben Power and directed by Sam Mendes originally at London’s National Theatre, the play had commenced Broadway previews just before the Covid shutdown. They’ve returned and just officially opened.
