KING LEAR Previews

Invited dress should be in the coming days!

SYNOPSIS: In William Shakespeare's royal-family tragedy, the aging King Lear divides his estate between his three daughters, ultimately refusing his youngest and favorite her share because she won't publicly admit her love for him. The decision leads to chaos and treachery within the kingdom and madness for its monarch.

Previews begin February 28

Updated On: 2/25/19 at 07:35 AM

Wick3 said: "What is the running-time for this play? I know Shakespeare plays tend to be long."

Unless there are massive cuts, you should expect it to be at least 3 hours -- likely more. When Glenda Jackson did it in London a few seasons ago, it was 3:30.

Excited to be attending the first preview.

Good news:  Just purchased a ticket on TDF

Bad news:  3:30 hours

Big time investment, monetarily not at all

I don't mind length but I do need to know beforehand if there will be 1 or 2 intermissions/breaks. I know Ferryman has 1 intermission plus a 3-4 min break (which was helpful!) 

 

Remainder of the cast announced.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Michael-Arden-John-McGinty-More-Join-Glenda-Jackson-in-KING-LEAR-on-Broadway-20190228

dave1606 said: "I'm going tonight and will report back. Anyone know a runtime yet?"

Read up a couple of posts --- 3.5 hours

LarryD2 said: "Remainder of the cast announced.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Michael-Arden-John-McGinty-More-Join-Glenda-Jackson-in-KING-LEAR-on-Broadway-20190228"

Stupid question, but is it normal for full casts to be announced this late?

LesWickedly said: "Eighthours of Kushner’s contemporary text is much different than four hours of Shakespeare for me and I’m sure many others."

This.