King Lear

Theatre

Joseph Papp Public Theater [Newman Theater] (New York, NY)
425 Lafayette Street
New York, NY 10003

Schedule

Tuesday through Friday at 7pm
Saturday & Sunday at 1pm and 7pm

Price

$75 - $85

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KING LEAR, Shakespeare's masterpiece, is one of the towering works of world literature. In no other play is Shakespeare's tragic vision more terrifyingly clear-and nowhere in his canon does he create a richer or more complex set of characters. When King Lear divides his kingdom among his three daughters, he sets in motion a cascade of violence that sweeps the civilized world to the brink of chaos, and Lear to the edge of madness. Featuring Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe and Emmy winner Sam Waterston in the title role.

BWW TV: Check Out Kelli O'Hara and More in KING LEAR - Performance Highlights!
by BroadwayWorld TV - November 9, 2011

The Public Theater is now presenting King Lear, directed by James Macdonald. King Lear will run through Sunday, November 20 in The Public's Newman Theater and opened last night, November 8. Check out the performance highlights below! (more...)

Photo Coverage: Kelli O'Hara, Sam Waterston & More Open KING LEAR at the Public!
by Jennifer Broski - November 9, 2011

Last night, November 8, The Public Theater opened King Lear, directed by James Macdonald. King Lear will run through Sunday, November 20 in The Public's Newman Theater. BroadwayWorld was on hand for opening night and brings you photo coverage below! (more...)

Photo Flash: Sam Waterston, Kelli O'Hara Michael McKean & More in KING LEAR at the Public!
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2011

The Public Theater is now presenting previews for King Lear, directed by James Macdonald. King Lear will run through Sunday, November 20 in The Public's Newman Theater with an official press opening on Tuesday, November 8. Production shots have been released and BroadwayWorld brings you a look below! (more...)

Frank Wood, Kristen Connolly, & Bill Irwin Join Kelli O'Hara et al. in Public's KING LEAR; Cast Complete
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2011

The Public Theater announced complete casting today for King Lear, directed by James Macdonald, beginning preview performances on Tuesday, October 18. Kristen Connolly (Cordelia), Bill Irwin (The Fool), and Frank Wood (Cornwall) will join the company that includes the previously announced Che Ayende (Duke of Burgundy/Knight/Servant), Craig Bockhorn (Doctor), Michael Crane (Oswald), Herb Foster (Old Man/Knight), Seth Gilliam (Edmund), Enid Graham (Goneril), Michael Izquierdo (King of France), Michael McKean (Gloucester), Arian Moayed (Edgar), Kelli O'Hara (Regan), John Douglas Thompson (Kent), Richard Topol (Albany), and Sam Waterston (Lear). (more...)

Kelli O'Hara, Arian Moayed and Richard Topol Join The Public Theater's KING LEAR; Tickets On Sale Now!
by BWW News Desk - August 9, 2011

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Interim Executive Director Joey Parnes) announced additional casting today for King Lear, directed by James Macdonald, running October 18 - November 20 in the Newman Theater with an official press opening on November 8. Che Ayende (Duke of Burgundy/Knight/Servant), Craig Bockhorn (Doctor), Michael Crane (Oswald), Herb Foster (Old Man/Curan), Seth Gilliam (Edmund), Michael Izquierdo (King of France), Arian Moayed (Edgar), Kelli O'Hara (Regan), and Richard Topol (Albany) will join the previously announced Enid Graham (Goneril), Michael McKean (Gloucester), John Douglas Thompson (Kent) and Sam Waterston (Lear). Single tickets, priced at $75-$85, go on sale Tuesday, August 9. Member tickets are $40 and are on sale now. (more...)

Michael McKean, John Douglas Thompson & Enid Graham Join Sam Waterston in KING LEAR at the Public This Fall
by BWW News Desk - July 5, 2011

The Public Theater has announced initial casting today for King Lear, directed by James Macdonald this fall. Michael McKean, John Douglas Thompson and Enid Graham will play Gloucester, Kent and Goneril, respectively, joining the previously announced Sam Waterston as King Lear. King Lear will run October 18 - November 20 in the Newman Theater. Member tickets are $40; Single tickets, priced at $75-$85, will go on sale in August. (more...)