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King Lear, Shakespeare's masterpiece, is one of the towering works of world literature. In no other play is Shakespeare's tragic vision more terrifyingly clear—and nowhere in his canon does he create a richer or more complex set of characters. When King Lear divides his kingdom among his three daughters, he sets in motion a cascade of violence that sweeps the civilized world to the brink of chaos, and Lear to the edge of madness.

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Performances ended on Nov. 20, 2011.

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King Lear, Shakespeare's masterpiece, is one of the towering works of world literature. In no other play is Shakespeare's tragic vision more terrifyingly clear-and nowhere in his canon does he create a richer or more complex set of characters. When King Lear divides his kingdom among his three daughters, he sets in motion a cascade of violence that sweeps the civilized world to the brink of chaos, and Lear to the edge of madness.

Kelli O’Hara, Michael McKean & More Join Bill Irwin in One-Night-Only Late Night Foolin'
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Kelli O’Hara, Michael McKean & More Join Bill Irwin in One-Night-Only Late Night Foolin'
Enter the Realm of King Lear With Sam Waterston, Kelli O’Hara & More on Opening Night
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Enter the Realm of King Lear With Sam Waterston, Kelli O’Hara & More on Opening Night
See Sam Waterston Get Regal in a First Look at King Lear
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See Sam Waterston Get Regal in a First Look at King Lear
The Off-Broadway Reign of Sam Waterston Begins as King Lear Opens at the Public Theater
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The Off-Broadway Reign of Sam Waterston Begins as King Lear Opens at the Public Theater
King Lear’s Kristen Connolly Looks Back on Kidnapping Babies and Stalking Twilight Vampires
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King Lear’s Kristen Connolly Looks Back on Kidnapping Babies and Stalking Twilight Vampires
King Lear, Starring Sam Waterston, Starts Previews at the Public Theater
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King Lear, Starring Sam Waterston, Starts Previews at the Public Theater
Bill Irwin, Frank Wood and Kristen Connolly Join the Public Theater's King Lear, Starring Sam Waterston
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Bill Irwin, Frank Wood and Kristen Connolly Join the Public Theater's King Lear, Starring Sam Waterston
Tony Nominee Kelli O’Hara & More Join Sam Waterston in King Lear
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Tony Nominee Kelli O’Hara & More Join Sam Waterston in King Lear
Michael McKean & More Join Sam Waterston in King Lear at the Public Theater
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Michael McKean & More Join Sam Waterston in King Lear at the Public Theater
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