Lear (Larry Yando) disinherits his youngest daughter Cordelia (Nehassaiu deGannes) while the astonished Duke of Kent (Kevin Gudahl) rushes to her aide Photo

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Larry Yando in Chicago Shakespeare's KING LEAR

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) presents William Shakespeare's towering epic King Lear, directed by CST Founder and Artistic Director Barbara Gaines and featuring Chicago theater legend Larry Yando in the title role. A wrenching story of love, loss and reconciliation, the unraveling of an imperious king has fascinated audiences for more than 400 years. Gaines brings audiences a King Lear for our times, especially relevant as today's generation wrestles with the harrowing effects of aging on loved ones. King Lear opens Chicago Shakespeare's 2014/15 season in the Courtyard Theater, now through November 9, 2014. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!