The Lehman Trilogy is a play that tells the story of the rise and fall of the Lehman Brothers, a prominent American financial firm. The play follows the journey of the three Lehman brothers - Henry, Emanuel, and Mayer - as they immigrate to the United States from Bavaria in the mid-19th century and establish their business in Alabama.
As the brothers build their business and expand into the world of finance, they experience great success and wealth. However, their empire eventually crumbles during the financial crisis of 2008, leading to the collapse of Lehman Brothers and one of the largest bankruptcies in U.S. history.
The Lehman Trilogy is a powerful and poignant exploration of greed, ambition, and the consequences of unchecked capitalism. Through the lens of the Lehman Brothers' story, the play sheds light on the complexities of the financial world and the human cost of economic collapse.