The Lehman Trilogy: An Epic Tale of Fortune and Collapse Playing Now at the Guthrie

Experience the powerful rise and dramatic fall of one of America’s most influential financial families in The Lehman Trilogy at the Guthrie. This epic play follows the Lehman brothers, who arrived in New York from Bavaria in 1844 and grew their fabric business into a global financial empire. Through the course of 170 years, the family’s story unfolds with elegance and breathtaking theatricality, leading to their firm’s catastrophic collapse in 2008, which shook the U.S. economy.With three actors portraying more than 50 characters, The Lehman Trilogy delivers tour-de-force performances in a story that redefines heroes, villains, and the fine line between them. Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Play, the critically acclaimed production runs now through October 13 at the Guthrie. Find tickets at GuthrieTheater.org