Oscar-winning actress Jessica Chastain is returning to Broadway in 2027, starring alongside Corey Stoll and Michael Urie in the world premiere of ‘Lost Lear’.
Jessica Chastain is preparing for her highly anticipated return to Broadway with a theatrical project that promises to explore memory, family relationships and the emotional power of storytelling. The Academy Award-winning actress will lead the New York premiere of ‘Lost Lear’, a contemporary play written and directed by Dan Colley, marking the first time she has originated a role in a brand-new Broadway production.
Following her acclaimed performances across film, television and theatre, Chastain is embracing a particularly demanding character in a production that draws inspiration from William Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear’ while presenting an entirely original story.
The actress will portray Joy, a former performer whose connection to the present is gradually fading. Living in a care home, she becomes convinced that she is rehearsing Shakespeare’s famous tragedy once again, blurring the boundaries between her memories and reality.
Her nurse, played by Michael Urie, adapts to her changing perceptions by stepping into whichever character she needs him to become. However, the situation takes an emotional turn when her estranged son Conor, portrayed by Corey Stoll, arrives hoping to confront unresolved tensions from their past.
To reach his mother, Conor must enter the theatrical world she has created, transforming their reunion into an intimate exploration of forgiveness, identity and the complexities of family bonds.
The production brings together an impressive cast. Corey Stoll is widely recognised for his performances in ‘House of Cards’, while Michael Urie has appeared in acclaimed television series including ‘Ugly Betty’ and ‘Shrinking’.
For playwright and director Dan Colley, bringing the production to Broadway represents a significant milestone. He admitted that he had never imagined the play would reach New York’s celebrated theatre district and expressed his excitement about discovering new dimensions of the story alongside its cast.
‘Lost Lear’ will begin preview performances on 29 March 2027, before officially opening on 23 April 2027 at the historic Booth Theatre, one of Broadway’s more intimate venues.
The production is scheduled for a limited 16-week engagement, with its final performance planned for 18 July 2027.
