'Becket' at Holmdel Theatre Company

The Holmdel Theatre Company's production of "Becket," the story of the tragic relationship between King Henry II of England and the introspective intellectual Thomas Becket, who had been his dearest friend but became his implacable enemy when intrigue raised him to the hierarchy of the church, will open in a month. The play, often listed as one of the top 100 plays of all time, won four Tony awards when it was on Broadway in 1960, including Best Play.

The show features Victor Brescia as Thomas Becket, Anthony Younes as Henry II, Gustavo Brito, Tom Cox, Tom Frascatore, Jessica Freeland, Peter Giovine, Cavan Lynch, Bill Normyle, Candy Predham, Brett Sabo, Mike Sockol, Conor Urbealis, Cassandra Wescott, and Michael Wurzel; it is directed by Steve Bartlow.

The show will run at 8 p.m. April 15, 16, 22 and 23 and at 2 p.m. April 17 and 24. The April 17 performance will include a talkback with the cast and director. Tickets cost $22 per adult, $17 per senior and $12 per student. All online orders have a $3 processing fee; all door orders have a $1 facility fee.

To purchase tickets, click here. The Holmdel Theatre Company is located at the Duncan Smith Theatre on 36 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel.