Acclaimed actress Jessica Chastain, winner of 2011 New York, Los Angeles and Chicago Film Critics and National Board of Review Awards and recently nominated for Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards, will make her Broadway debut starring in the Tony Award-winning play The Heiress.
Written by Ruth Goetz & Augustus Goetz, The Heiress will be directed by Tony Award nominated playwright and director Moises Kaufman and will open in the Fall of 2012 at a theatre to be announced.
The Heiress will be produced by Paula Wagner, Roy Furman and Stephanie P. McClelland. This production marks 17 years since the celebrated play was last seen on Broadway. The Heiress is based on the classic Henry James novel Washington Square and became an Academy Award-winning film. The dramatic and suspenseful play features one of the great female roles written for the stage.
The original production of The Heiress, suggested by the Henry James novel Washington Square, premiered on Broadway in 1947 at the Biltmore Theatre. The 1949 Academy Award winning movie version was adapted from the play by the Goetzes, and was directed by William Wyler, starring Olivia de Havilland, Montgomery Clift and Ralph Richardson.
Molly Camp, known for her Off-Broadway performance in "Close Up Space" and her regional work including "Crimes of the Heart" at McCarter Theatre, brought her talents to the stage in "The Heiress." more...
Kieran Campion, known for his Broadway performances in productions such as "Journey’s End" and "Pygmalion," brought his extensive stage experience to the cast of "The Heiress." more...
Jessica Chastain, who made her Broadway debut in the 2012 revival of THE HEIRESS, continues to captivate audiences with her versatile performances on stage and screen. more...
Judith Ivey, a two-time Tony Award winner for her roles in Steaming and Hurlyburly, brought her acclaimed talent to the stage in The Heiress, adding to her impressive career in theatre, film, and television. more...
Virginia Kull, who graced the Broadway stage in productions like "Man and Boy" and "Dividing the Estate," brought her extensive experience from both theater and television to her performance in "The Heiress." more...
(Understudy)
Mairin Lee, who brought her extensive stage experience to the cast of *The Heiress*, has previously performed in productions such as *Phèdre* and *A Christmas Carol* at the American Conservatory Theater, and holds an MFA from ACT. more...
Dee Nelson, who graced the Broadway stage in The Heiress, has also showcased her talent Off-Broadway in Sons of the Prophet and The Lady From Dubuque, and earned an Elliot Norton Award for her role as Elvira in Blithe Spirit. more...
Caitlin O’Connell, known for her performances on Broadway in "33 Variations" and Off-Broadway in productions such as "All’s Well That Ends Well" and "Stuff Happens," brought her extensive regional theater experience to the cast of "The Heiress." more...
Dan Stevens, known for his breakout role as Matthew Crawley in Downton Abbey, brought his considerable talent to the stage in The Heiress, showcasing his versatility beyond his notable screen performances. more...
David Strathairn, who played Dr. Austin Sloper in "The Heiress," has had a distinguished career in both film and theater, including an acclaimed portrayal of Edward R. Murrow in "Good Night, and Good Luck." more...
Awards and Nominations
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play: Judith Ivey was nominated but did not win.
2013 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play: Judith Ivey was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
David Spier Lighting Designer
Leon Leshay Sound Designer
Peter Golub Composer
(Original Music)
(Original Music)
Moisés Kaufman Director
Derek McLane Sets Designer
Albert Wolsky Costumes Designer
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