Laura Linney returns to Broadway next season in the world premiere of the new play Montauk.
Linney will star in the play, written by David Hare and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan, in spring 2027 at the Manhattan Theater Club’s Samuel J. Friedman Theater. Additionally, the non-profit theater has selected Linney as its first artist-in-residence, where Linney will develop projects for upcoming seasons at the Manhattan Theater Club and participate in MTC’s educational and community outreach programs.
Lenny has had a 35-year relationship with the Manhattan Theater Club, starting with MTC Beggars in the house of plenty in 1991 and an off-Broadway production Invisible sight in 1992. She later starred in MTC productions on Broadway Invisible sight; Time stands still; Lillian Hellman Little foxes; My name is Lucy Barton; and Summer 1976.
in MontaukLinney will play Roxy Margo, a star writer who becomes infatuated with Jared Speight, a stubborn artist with a very different approach to art and life.
“Laura Linney is one of the most versatile actors of our time,” said Artistic Director Nikki Hunter. “Her artistry, intelligence and generosity make her the ideal partner for this brand-new initiative for MTC. We are delighted to welcome her in this expanded capacity, strengthening the commitment to working together in the future, collaborating on David Hare’s project Montauk“, directed by Daniel Sullivan. We are proud to give this play its world premiere on Broadway.
“I couldn’t be prouder to be the first artist-in-residence at the Manhattan Theater Club,” Lenny said. “MTC has been my theater home for decades, and I feel so honored to begin this new position. Thank you, Nikki and Lynn!”
