Taming the Lion (Regional, Theatre Forty, 2020) | Playbill

Taming the Lion

Regional
Play
Revival


SYNOPSIS: This is the story of the contentious relationship between movie mogul Louis B. Mayer, and the first openly gay star, William Haines.Under incredible stress to keep suspicious stories out of the press, Mayer develops a plot to pressure Haines to end his relationship, and take part in a fake marriage. He even goes so far as to blackmail Joan Crawford, Haines’ best friend, into helping him to destroy their relationship. Haines almost complies until a soul searching evening guides his conscience to make a choice to be who he is.

Directed by Melanie MacQueen

Cast: Landon Beatty, Niko Boles, Marie Broderick, Kevin Dulude, Jean Mackie, Jeffrey Winner

Show Times: Thursday- Saturday @8pm, Sunday @2pm

Tickets from $35
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