A revered star of stage, film, and television is returning to Broadway!
Per Deadline, five-time Tony Award-nominated actress Laura Linney, 62, will hit the stage again in spring 2027. It’s a move that’s sure to delight her fans and fans of live theatre.
Linney’s five nominations for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play came in 2002 for “The Crucible,” in 2005 for “Sight Unseen,” in 2010 for “Time Stands Still,” in 2017 for “The Little Foxes,” and in 2020 for “My Name Is Lucy Barton.”
So which play is she returning to the stage for?
Laura Linney Will Appear in David Hare’s ‘Montauk’
GettyThe wonderful Laura Linney will return to Broadway for the world premiere of David Hare‘s “Montauk.”
The play will debut next spring at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on 261 West 47th Street in the famous Theater District of Midtown Manhattan. Daniel Sullivan will direct it.
The Manhattan Theatre Club announced the news on Tuesday, April 28. On the same day, MTC also announced that they have named Linney as the non-profit company’s first Artist-in-Residence. A new position, the company says it “reflects a deepening of Linney’s 35-year relationship with MTC and her ongoing commitment to the company as her theatrical home.”
As part of her new role, Linney will continue to work on developing projects for upcoming seasons at MTC, as well as participating in the company’s extensive educational and community outreach programs.
In a statement following her appointment, Linney said, “I could not be more proud to be Manhattan Theatre Club’s first Artist-in-Residence. MTC has been my theatrical home for decades, and I feel very honored indeed to kick off this new position.”
MTC’s Artistic Director Nicki Hunter was equally delighted, saying, “Laura Linney is one of the most versatile actors of our time. Her artistry, intelligence, and generosity make her the ideal partner for this brand-new initiative for MTC. We are thrilled to welcome her in this expanded capacity, cementing a commitment to working together in the future, and to collaborate on David Hare’s Montauk, directed by Daniel Sullivan. We’re proud to be giving this play its world premiere on Broadway.”
About Montauk
The MTC website describes Montauk as follows: “Montauk is a visceral portrait of two artists with violently different approaches to art and life. Jared Speight is a stubborn titan of Long Island abstraction when star writer Roxy Margaux first becomes infatuated with his bravado. But over a decade of romantic and career entanglements, their different reasons for making art become painfully clear. Intelligent and intimate, this world premiere asks far-reaching questions about our passions and the sacrifices we make for them.”
It sounds incredibly interesting and Laura Linney’s participation only increases that notion.
Linney Is an Actress in Demand
GettyLaura Linney is an actress in real demand these days. That demand applies to the stage, the big screen, and the small screen.
Since 2023, the hugely talented three-time Academy Award-nominated star has appeared in two other plays. They are “Summer, 1976” and “Gutenberg! The Musical!” She has also featured extensive in movies and on television.
Per IMDb, her recent movie credits include the 2023 dramas “The Miracle Club” and “Wildcat,” and 2024’s coming-of-age film “Suncoast.”
Television shows she’s recently appeared in include the “Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields” documentary, the docuseries “The American Revolution,” and comedy series “American Classic.”
Her upcoming projects include the television movie “But When We Dance” and the DC superhero series “Lanterns.”
We wish Laura Linney all the very best with her thriving ongoing career.
