Revenge, rage, grief and delusion thunder upon the Delacorte as Tony and Emmy Award winner John Lithgow takes the stage as one of theater's great tragic heroes, KING LEAR. Tony winner Daniel Sullivan directs Shakespeare's classic drama about a King who loses everything, including his mind, when he disowns his favorite daughter, and finds himself betrayed in return.
Annette Bening, a Tony and Academy Award-nominated actress, showcased her remarkable talent in Public Theater's 2014 Shakespeare in the Park production of King Lear. more...
Steven Boyer, known for his OBIE Award-winning performance in Hand to God and his extensive work in NYC theatre, brought his remarkable talent to the stage in King Lear. more...
Andrew Burnap, making his Lincoln Center Theater debut in King Lear, is a Tony Award winner for his role in Matthew Lopez’s The Inheritance and has also performed in notable productions such as Troilus and Cressida at The Public Theater. more...
Glenn Fleshler, known for his extensive work on Broadway including "The Merchant of Venice" and "Spring Awakening," brought his remarkable talent to the stage in "King Lear." more...
Ryan-James Hatanaka, known for his roles in "Nancy Drew" and "Nurses," showcased his theatrical talents in Shakespeare in the Park's past production of 'King Lear,' where he co-starred alongside John Lithgow and Annette Bening. more...
Jessica Hecht, who starred in the Tony-nominated play The Assembled Parties and received a Tony nomination for her performance in the revival of Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge, brings her extensive experience from Broadway and television to her role in King Lear. more...
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, known for his Emmy Award-winning role in HBO’s Watchmen, brought his dynamic talent to the stage in a past production of King Lear. more...
Christopher Innvar, who previously played in NYSF's King Lear at the Delacorte, boasts an extensive career with leading roles at the Boston Stage Company and notable Broadway performances, including Les Miserables and The Gershwin's Porgy and Bess. more...
Chukwudi Iwuji, who played Edgar in the 2014 production of King Lear, has an extensive history with Shakespearean roles, including notable performances with the Royal Shakespeare Company and The Public Theater. more...
Dave Klasko, who previously performed in King Lear at The Public's Shakespeare in the Park, is making his Roundabout Theatre Company debut. more...
Jay O. Sanders, who has an extensive background in theater, film, and television, previously took on the role of Doolittle in Roundabout's production of *Pygmalion*. more...
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