Step back in time to a fabled world of kings, queens and medieval sword-fighting during The Lion in Winter, the first production of 2017 from Springfield’s Legacy Theatre. Although The Lion in Winter can be described as an intriguing medieval soap opera featuring three sons, one crown, and the question of who will inherit the king’s throne, many aspects of the production can be paralleled with contemporary television. The tale is set in a mythical land similar to that in “Game of Thrones,” features a battle for inheritance reminiscent of “Empire,” and draws on the rapid-fire verbal gymnastics that characterize “Gilmore Girls.” The Lion in Winter is billed as a “stage-door production,” which means that the audience of 100 is seated onstage with the performers, allowing for a more intimate theater experience. Tickets to The Lion in Winter can be purchased online at http://atthelegacy.com or by calling The Legacy Theatre’s box office at 800-838-3006.