Cygnet Theatre Announces the Cast and Creative Team of Stefano Massini’s The Lehman Trilogy
Performances run March 25 – April 19, 2026
The production chronicles three generations of the Lehman family and the rise and collapse of their financial empire.
SAN DIEGO, CA (February 26, 2026) – Cygnet Theatre proudly presents the gripping saga The Lehman Trilogy by Stefano Massini. Directed by Kim Strassburger, the play will run from March 25 to April 19, 2026 and will be produced in The Dottie Studio Theater in Cygnet Theatre’s permanent home, The Joan in Arts District Liberty Station. Opening Night is Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 7:00pm (Pacific Time).
Winner of the 2022 Tony Award for Best Play, The Lehman Trilogy is an epic theatrical event chronicling more than 150 years of American history. The sweeping drama follows the rise and fall of the Lehman Brothers, tracing their journey from humble immigrant beginnings to the pinnacle of Wall Street power. What begins as a small family business evolves into a financial empire, revealing a story of ambition, innovation and the far-reaching consequences of unchecked capitalism. Performed by three actors portraying more than 70 roles, this production blends intimate storytelling with grand-scale spectacle as visually striking as it is intellectually compelling.
“The play takes you across three centuries, 1840s to 2008, tracking the journey of how the Lehman family and their little store evolved into a huge Wall Street investment bank and then, as we know in 2008, folded,” says director Kim Strassburger. “The play asks us to question the decisions and the paths that they take towards achieving the American dream.”
The cast features Jacob Caltrider as Mayer Lehman; Steven Lone as Emmanuel Lehman; and Bruce Turk as Henry Lehman.
The creative team for Cygnet’s production for The Lehman Trilogy includes Matt Herman, Scenic Design; Sammy Webster, Lighting Design; George Ye, Sound Design; Jeanne Reith, Costume Design; Bonnie Durben, Props Design; Peter Herman, Wig/Makeup Design; Emerson Clarke, Assistant Director and Assistant Dramaturg; Ali Flores, Stage Manager; and Katie Chiyoko Davis, Assistant Stage Manager.
Tickets for The Lehman Trilogy are on sale now and may be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at 619-337-1525, or by visiting CygnetTheatre.org. Cygnet Theatre is located at 2880 Roosevelt Road in Arts District Liberty Station. Regular ticket prices start at $58.
About Cygnet Theatre
Cygnet Theatre is one of Southern California’s premier professional theatre companies, now based at the state-of-the-art Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center—affectionately known as The Joan—in the heart of San Diego’s historic Arts District Liberty Station. Founded in 2003, Cygnet has built a reputation for bold, inventive productions and a commitment to both classic and contemporary works, presented with a distinctive Off-Broadway sensibility. Producing theatre year-round, Cygnet welcomes more than 50,000 audience members annually and is recognized for its artistic excellence, strong fiscal management, and deep community investment. Its robust education and outreach programs engage tens of thousands of students and residents each year, fostering meaningful access to the arts and cultivating the next generation of theatre lovers.The Joan provides an exceptional patron experience with world-class acoustics, advanced production capabilities, and beautifully designed indoor and outdoor gathering spaces.
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