While Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton is often remembered for penning the most infamous opening line in literature—It was a dark and stormy night... from his 1830 novel Paul Clifford—his melodrama Lady of Lyons once captivated Victorian audiences as one of the eras most celebrated plays. This tale of love and betrayal unfolds around the enchanting Pauline Deschapelles, who finds herself ensnared in a deceptive marriage to Claude Melnotte, the son of a gardener, thanks to the scheming of her former admirer, the Marquis Beauséant. With its rich themes of romance and deception, Lady of Lyons remains a timeless exploration of the human heart. Summary by Kelly S. Taylor. <br /> Cast List BEAUSEANT Wayne Cooke, GLAVIS Greg Giordano, COLONEL DAMAS Mike Manolakes, MONSIEUR DESCHAPPELLES Alan Mapstone, GASPAR Tchaikovsky, CLAUDE MELNOTTE A. D. Latheron, FIRST OFFICER Tchaikovsky, SECOND OFFICER Wayne Cooke, THIRD OFFICER Andrew Gaunce, LANDLORD ToddHW, Servant Jenn Broda, MADAME DESCHAPPELLES Wendy Katz Hiller, PAULINE Matea Bracic, THE WIDOW MELNOTTE Annie Mars, JANET Sonia.
Lady of Lyons
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While Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton is often remembered for penning the most infamous opening line in literature—It was a dark and stormy night... from his 1830 novel Paul Clifford—his melodrama Lady of Lyons once captivated Victorian audiences as one of the eras most celebrated plays. This tale of love and betrayal unfolds around the enchanting Pauline Deschapelles, who finds herself ensnared in a deceptive marriage to Claude Melnotte, the son of a gardener, thanks to the scheming of her former admirer, the Marquis Beauséant. With its rich themes of romance and deception, Lady of Lyons remains a timeless exploration of the human heart. Summary by Kelly S. Taylor. <br /> Cast List BEAUSEANT Wayne Cooke, GLAVIS Greg Giordano, COLONEL DAMAS Mike Manolakes, MONSIEUR DESCHAPPELLES Alan Mapstone, GASPAR Tchaikovsky, CLAUDE MELNOTTE A. D. Latheron, FIRST OFFICER Tchaikovsky, SECOND OFFICER Wayne Cooke, THIRD OFFICER Andrew Gaunce, LANDLORD ToddHW, Servant Jenn Broda, MADAME DESCHAPPELLES Wendy Katz Hiller, PAULINE Matea Bracic, THE WIDOW MELNOTTE Annie Mars, JANET Sonia.
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February 6, 2026
005 - Act V
While Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton is often remembered for penning the most infamous opening line in literature—It was a dark and stormy night... from his 1830 novel Paul Clifford—his melodrama Lady of Lyons once captivated Victorian audiences as one of the eras most celebrated plays. This tale of love and betrayal unfolds around the enchanting Pauline Deschapelles, who finds herself ensnared in a deceptive marriage to Claude Melnotte, the son of a gardener, thanks to the scheming of her former admirer, the Marquis Beauséant. With its rich themes of romance and deception, Lady of Lyons remains a timeless exploration of the human heart. Summary by Kelly S. Taylor. <br />Cast List BEAUSEANT Wayne Cooke, GLAVIS Greg Giordano, COLONEL DAMAS Mike Manolakes, MONSIEUR DESCHAPPELLES Alan Mapstone, GASPAR Tchaikovsky, CLAUDE MELNOTTE A. D. Latheron, FIRST OFFICER Tchaikovsky, SECOND OFFICER Wayne Cooke, THIRD OFFICER Andrew Gaunce, LANDLORD ToddHW, Servant Jenn Broda, MADAME DESCHAPPELLES Wendy Katz Hiller, PAULINE Matea Bracic, THE WIDOW MELNOTTE Annie Mars, JANET Sonia.
February 6, 2026
004 - Act Iv
While Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton is often remembered for penning the most infamous opening line in literature—It was a dark and stormy night... from his 1830 novel Paul Clifford—his melodrama Lady of Lyons once captivated Victorian audiences as one of the eras most celebrated plays. This tale of love and betrayal unfolds around the enchanting Pauline Deschapelles, who finds herself ensnared in a deceptive marriage to Claude Melnotte, the son of a gardener, thanks to the scheming of her former admirer, the Marquis Beauséant. With its rich themes of romance and deception, Lady of Lyons remains a timeless exploration of the human heart. Summary by Kelly S. Taylor. <br />Cast List BEAUSEANT Wayne Cooke, GLAVIS Greg Giordano, COLONEL DAMAS Mike Manolakes, MONSIEUR DESCHAPPELLES Alan Mapstone, GASPAR Tchaikovsky, CLAUDE MELNOTTE A. D. Latheron, FIRST OFFICER Tchaikovsky, SECOND OFFICER Wayne Cooke, THIRD OFFICER Andrew Gaunce, LANDLORD ToddHW, Servant Jenn Broda, MADAME DESCHAPPELLES Wendy Katz Hiller, PAULINE Matea Bracic, THE WIDOW MELNOTTE Annie Mars, JANET Sonia.
February 6, 2026
003 - Act Iii
While Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton is often remembered for penning the most infamous opening line in literature—It was a dark and stormy night... from his 1830 novel Paul Clifford—his melodrama Lady of Lyons once captivated Victorian audiences as one of the eras most celebrated plays. This tale of love and betrayal unfolds around the enchanting Pauline Deschapelles, who finds herself ensnared in a deceptive marriage to Claude Melnotte, the son of a gardener, thanks to the scheming of her former admirer, the Marquis Beauséant. With its rich themes of romance and deception, Lady of Lyons remains a timeless exploration of the human heart. Summary by Kelly S. Taylor. <br />Cast List BEAUSEANT Wayne Cooke, GLAVIS Greg Giordano, COLONEL DAMAS Mike Manolakes, MONSIEUR DESCHAPPELLES Alan Mapstone, GASPAR Tchaikovsky, CLAUDE MELNOTTE A. D. Latheron, FIRST OFFICER Tchaikovsky, SECOND OFFICER Wayne Cooke, THIRD OFFICER Andrew Gaunce, LANDLORD ToddHW, Servant Jenn Broda, MADAME DESCHAPPELLES Wendy Katz Hiller, PAULINE Matea Bracic, THE WIDOW MELNOTTE Annie Mars, JANET Sonia.
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