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first_reported: 2026-11-11 17:00 EST
updated: 2026-11-11 17:00 EST
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# Jessica Chastain to star in new Broadway play 'Lost Lear'

Jessica Chastain will star in the new Broadway play 'Lost Lear', portraying an actress with dementia who recalls rehearsing for the title role in King Lear.

Section: [Culture & Events](/new-york/section/life.md) · Entities: [Jessica Chastain](/new-york/wiki/jessica-chastain.md)

## Coverage

- [The New York Times – N.Y./Region](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/11/theater/jessica-chastain-broadway-lost-lear.html), 2026-11-11 17:00 EST: Jessica Chastain to Star in New Broadway Play ‘Lost Lear’

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