Jessica Chastain to Star in New Broadway Play ‘Lost Lear’

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Chastain will portray an actress with dementia whose most vivid memories are of rehearsing for the title role in “King Lear.”. Jessica Chastain is returning to Broadway in “Lost Lear,” a play that puts a meta spin on “King Lear.” Chastain was last on Broadway in “A Doll’s House,” an acclaimed 2023 revival of the Henrik Ibsen drama; this is her first time appearing in a new show. Covered by 3 outlets: 2 lean left, 1 are centre.

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Jessica Chastain Returning to Broadway in New Play ‘Lost Lear’
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Jessica Chastain to Star in New Broadway Play ‘Lost Lear’
Chastain will portray an actress with dementia whose most vivid memories are of rehearsing for the title role in “King Lear.”