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Based on Henry James' novel Washington Square, The Heiress is the story of Catherine Sloper, a wealthy but plain-looking woman who is caught between her grief-stricken father and a mysterious, handsome suitor. Although Catherine is smitten by the suitor, her father suspects he is only after the family’s money.

*Jessica Chastain will not be performing on January 10, 13 or 27.

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Feb. 9, 2013.

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About The Heiress

What Is the Story of The Heiress?
Set in New York City in the 1850s, The Heiress follows Catherine, a plain-looking but exceedingly wealthy woman who lives with her father, Dr. Austin Sloper, in Washington Square. Despite having a staff of maids and chefs and the best clothing money can by, Catherine is awkward, shy and “unmarriageable.” When she falls in love with Morris Townsend, a charming but penniless suitor, Dr. Sloper is immediately suspicious the man is after Catherine’s inheritance. In an attempt to end the relationship, Dr. Sloper vows he will write Catherine out of her will if she marries Morris. When Dr. Sloper becomes ill, Catherine is forced to make the painfully difficult choice between her father and the man she hopes to marry.

Why Can’t We Be More Like Jessica Chastain? Six Reasons Why The Heiress Star Is the Most Awesome Woman Alive
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Why Can’t We Be More Like Jessica Chastain? Six Reasons Why The Heiress Star Is the Most Awesome Woman Alive
The Heiress' Jessica Chastain Talks Getting Budget Advice from Barbra Streisand & Diet Tips From Al Pacino
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The Heiress' Jessica Chastain Talks Getting Budget Advice from Barbra Streisand & Diet Tips From Al Pacino
The Heiress, Starring Jessica Chastain, to Recoup Broadway Investment During Final Week
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The Heiress, Starring Jessica Chastain, to Recoup Broadway Investment During Final Week
Confirmed! The Heiress' Jessica Chastain to Star in Miss Julie Movie Alongside Colin Farrell
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Confirmed! The Heiress' Jessica Chastain to Star in Miss Julie Movie Alongside Colin Farrell
The Heiress, Starring Jessica Chastain & Dan Stevens, Cancels Final Performance
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The Heiress, Starring Jessica Chastain & Dan Stevens, Cancels Final Performance
The Heiress' Jessica Chastain Talks Freaking People Out in Mama & Wearing a Mickey Mouse Costume on Fallon
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The Heiress' Jessica Chastain Talks Freaking People Out in Mama & Wearing a Mickey Mouse Costume on Fallon
Jessica Chastain Talks Carrying Her Golden Globe Around at The Heiress on Today
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Jessica Chastain Talks Carrying Her Golden Globe Around at The Heiress on Today
Golden Globe Winner Jessica Chastain of The Heiress Hints at Another Classic Role
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Golden Globe Winner Jessica Chastain of The Heiress Hints at Another Classic Role
TV Drama Alphas, Starring The Heiress’ David Strathairn, Canceled After Two Seasons
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TV Drama Alphas, Starring The Heiress’ David Strathairn, Canceled After Two Seasons
Oscar-Nominated The Heiress Star Jessica Chastain Explains Why She’s a ‘Crazy Person’ on The Daily Show
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Oscar-Nominated The Heiress Star Jessica Chastain Explains Why She’s a ‘Crazy Person’ on The Daily Show
Why Does David Letterman Think The Heiress' Jessica Chastain is Going to Jail?
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Why Does David Letterman Think The Heiress' Jessica Chastain is Going to Jail?
The Heiress Star Dan Stevens Won't Return for Fourth Season of Downton Abbey
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The Heiress Star Dan Stevens Won't Return for Fourth Season of Downton Abbey
Check Out the Latest Intense Trailer for Zero Dark Thirty, Starring The Heiress’ Jessica Chastain
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Check Out the Latest Intense Trailer for Zero Dark Thirty, Starring The Heiress’ Jessica Chastain
The Heiress' Jessica Chastain Talks Kicking Ass in Zero Dark Thirty on Chelsea Lately
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The Heiress' Jessica Chastain Talks Kicking Ass in Zero Dark Thirty on Chelsea Lately
The Cast of Downton Abbey Takes a Royal Field Trip to See Dan Stevens in The Heiress
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The Cast of Downton Abbey Takes a Royal Field Trip to See Dan Stevens in The Heiress
The Heiress Star Jessica Chastain Earns NBR Best Actress Award For Zero Dark Thirty
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The Heiress Star Jessica Chastain Earns NBR Best Actress Award For Zero Dark Thirty
The Heiress’ Judith Ivey on Directing Miss Firecracker and a 25th Anniversary Steel Magnolias Benefit
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The Heiress’ Judith Ivey on Directing Miss Firecracker and a 25th Anniversary Steel Magnolias Benefit
Watch The Heiress Star Jessica Chastain ‘Geek Out’ Over Whoopi Goldberg on The View
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Watch The Heiress Star Jessica Chastain ‘Geek Out’ Over Whoopi Goldberg on The View
The Heiress' Jessica Chastain & Dan Stevens Talk American Accents & Downton Abbey Spoofs on GMA
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The Heiress' Jessica Chastain & Dan Stevens Talk American Accents & Downton Abbey Spoofs on GMA
Video Exclusive! A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Elegant 19th-Century Set & Costumes of The Heiress
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Video Exclusive! A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Elegant 19th-Century Set & Costumes of The Heiress
Were Our Word of Mouth Panelists Charmed by  The Heiress’ Jessica Chastain and Dan Stevens?
Word of Mouth Review
Were Our Word of Mouth Panelists Charmed by The Heiress’ Jessica Chastain and Dan Stevens?
Celebrate an Enchanting Opening Night with Jessica Chastain, Dan Stevens & the Cast of The Heiress
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Celebrate an Enchanting Opening Night with Jessica Chastain, Dan Stevens & the Cast of The Heiress
It’s a Dazzling Opening Night for Jessica Chastain, Dan Stevens & the Cast of The Heiress
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It’s a Dazzling Opening Night for Jessica Chastain, Dan Stevens & the Cast of The Heiress
Squigs Sketches the 19th-Century Charm of The Heiress, Starring Jessica Chastain & Dan Stevens
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Squigs Sketches the 19th-Century Charm of The Heiress, Starring Jessica Chastain & Dan Stevens
The Heiress, Starring Jessica Chastain and Dan Stevens, Opens on Broadway
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The Heiress, Starring Jessica Chastain and Dan Stevens, Opens on Broadway
The Heiress Star Dan Stevens on Romancing Jessica Chastain, a Downton Abbey Musical

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The Heiress Star Dan Stevens on Romancing Jessica Chastain, a Downton Abbey Musical

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The Heiress' Jessica Chastain Admits She’s ‘Sick of Movie Stars’ on Broadway
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The Heiress' Jessica Chastain Admits She’s ‘Sick of Movie Stars’ on Broadway
First Look at the Elegant World of The Heiress, Starring Jessica Chastain and Dan Stevens
First Look
First Look at the Elegant World of The Heiress, Starring Jessica Chastain and Dan Stevens
The Heiress' Dan Stevens on Showing His 'Silly' Side in Vamps & Joining Alicia Silverstone in the Broadway Neighborhood
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The Heiress' Dan Stevens on Showing His 'Silly' Side in Vamps & Joining Alicia Silverstone in the Broadway Neighborhood
For Love or Money: How The Heiress Charmed Audiences From Washington Square to Broadway
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For Love or Money: How The Heiress Charmed Audiences From Washington Square to Broadway
Watch Jessica Chastain Hunt Down Osama Bin Laden in New Zero Dark Thirty Trailer
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Watch Jessica Chastain Hunt Down Osama Bin Laden in New Zero Dark Thirty Trailer
Legends Sally Field & Jane Fonda Cozy Up to Downton Abbey Hunk Dan Stevens Backstage at The Heiress
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Legends Sally Field & Jane Fonda Cozy Up to Downton Abbey Hunk Dan Stevens Backstage at The Heiress
‘It’s Me on Broadway!’ Jessica Chastain Shows Off Her Excitement at Starring in The Heiress
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‘It’s Me on Broadway!’ Jessica Chastain Shows Off Her Excitement at Starring in The Heiress
The Heiress’ Judith Ivey on Getting Naked in Steaming, Finding Laughs in The Glass Menagerie & More
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The Heiress’ Judith Ivey on Getting Naked in Steaming, Finding Laughs in The Glass Menagerie & More
Jessica Chastain and Downton Abbey's Dan Stevens Make Broadway Debuts as The Heiress Begins Performances
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Jessica Chastain and Downton Abbey's Dan Stevens Make Broadway Debuts as The Heiress Begins Performances
The Heiress' Dan Stevens Talks Twiddling Mustaches, Being a Book Nerd & Downton Abbey Fans
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The Heiress' Dan Stevens Talks Twiddling Mustaches, Being a Book Nerd & Downton Abbey Fans
Tickets Now on Sale For The Heiress, Starring Jessica Chastain & Dan Stevens
Now On Sale
Tickets Now on Sale For The Heiress, Starring Jessica Chastain & Dan Stevens
The Heiress, Starring Jessica Chastain & Dan Stevens, Moves Up Broadway Start Date
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The Heiress, Starring Jessica Chastain & Dan Stevens, Moves Up Broadway Start Date
Watch The Heiress Star David Strathairn Make History in New Lincoln Trailer
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Watch The Heiress Star David Strathairn Make History in New Lincoln Trailer
Watch The Heiress Star Jessica Chastain in the Terrifying New Trailer For Guillermo Del Toro's Mama
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Watch The Heiress Star Jessica Chastain in the Terrifying New Trailer For Guillermo Del Toro's Mama
Take a Trip to Washington Square with Jessica Chastain, Dan Stevens & the Cast of The Heiress
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Take a Trip to Washington Square with Jessica Chastain, Dan Stevens & the Cast of The Heiress
Meet Jessica Chastain, Dan Stevens and the Glamorous New Cast of The Heiress
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Meet Jessica Chastain, Dan Stevens and the Glamorous New Cast of The Heiress
Watch The Heiress Star Dan Stevens in Season Three Trailer of Downton Abbey
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Watch The Heiress Star Dan Stevens in Season Three Trailer of Downton Abbey
Virginia Kull, Kieran Campion & More Complete Casting For The Heiress, Starring Jessica Chastain
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Virginia Kull, Kieran Campion & More Complete Casting For The Heiress, Starring Jessica Chastain
The Heiress Arrives on Broadway
First Performance
The Heiress Arrives on Broadway
A ‘Terrified’ and Topless Jessica Chastain Chats About The Heiress in Vanity Fair
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A ‘Terrified’ and Topless Jessica Chastain Chats About The Heiress in Vanity Fair
Judith Ivey Joins Jessica Chastain in The Heiress; Revival Sets Dates at Walter Kerr Theatre
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Judith Ivey Joins Jessica Chastain in The Heiress; Revival Sets Dates at Walter Kerr Theatre
Downton Abbey Star Dan Stevens to Join Jessica Chastain in Broadway Revival of The Heiress
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Downton Abbey Star Dan Stevens to Join Jessica Chastain in Broadway Revival of The Heiress
David Strathairn to Star Opposite Jessica Chastain in the Broadway Revival of The Heiress
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David Strathairn to Star Opposite Jessica Chastain in the Broadway Revival of The Heiress
Heiress Tony Winner Cherry Jones ‘Can’t Wait’ to Pass the Torch to The Help’s Jessica Chastain
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Heiress Tony Winner Cherry Jones ‘Can’t Wait’ to Pass the Torch to The Help’s Jessica Chastain
The Help's Jessica Chastain to Star in Broadway Revival of The Heiress
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The Help's Jessica Chastain to Star in Broadway Revival of The Heiress
Broadway Revival of The Heiress, Directed by Moises Kaufman, in the Works
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Broadway Revival of The Heiress, Directed by Moises Kaufman, in the Works
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