Presented by Oakland Theater Project
King Lear
Z Space's Steindler Stage
450 Florida Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
King Lear by William Shakespeare Directed by Michael Socrates Moran Music composed by Paul Drescher
Presented by Oakland Theater Project & New Performance Traditions
In the twilight of his rule, a king sets out to divide the kingdom among his three daughters. But in mistaking flattery for love, Lear’s foolish choices usher in a new reign of domination, cruelty and collapse.
As a self-styled “bastard” sets out to upend the ruling order, Lear must confront his own part in the kingdom’s downfall.
Can he transform in time to reclaim what is sacred before the clown show becomes the new order?
Ritual and spectacle collide in Michael Socrates Moran’s bold, contemporary staging of Shakespeare’s epic tragedy, featuring a cast of 30, including the “irrepressible” (SF Chronicle) J Jha (Angels in America, Mahābhārata) as Lear; renowned performer, singer, and writer Rinde Eckert (Ghost Quartet) as The Fool; and music composed by Paul Dresher and performed live by the Dresher | Davel Invented Instrument Duo.
Previews
Friday, September 25 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, September 26 at 7 p.m.
Opening
Sunday, September 27 at 7 p.m.
Performances
Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun through October 11
Thu, Fri, Sat at 7 p.m.
Sun, Oct 4 & 11 at 2 p.m.
Run Time 3 hours (including 2 intermissions)
Accessibility Z Space is wheelchair accessible and has accessible seating for all shows. Visit zspace.org/accessibility for more venue information.
Ticketing Policies Ticket purchases are non-refundable. Visit zspace.org/ticketing for more information on our policies.
Contact boxoffice@zspace.org for any ticketing questions or access requests.
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Presented by Oakland Theater Project
King Lear
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| Friday, September 25, 2026 |
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| Saturday, September 26, 2026 |
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| Sunday, September 27, 2026 |
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| Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
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| Friday, October 2, 2026 |
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| Saturday, October 3, 2026 |
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| Sunday, October 4, 2026 |
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| Thursday, October 8, 2026 |
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| Friday, October 9, 2026 |
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| Saturday, October 10, 2026 |
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| Sunday, October 11, 2026 |
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 Canceled
 Sold Out
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