Julianne Moore To Star In New Play 'Faydra' Off Broadway
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β’Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:35:04 +0000
π° What Happened
Julianne Moore will star in the title role of 'Faydra', a new play by 'In the Next Room' Tony nominee Sarah Ruhl, with a world premiere Off Broadway next year. The play is a modern take on the Ancient Greek myth of Phaedra, in which the object of Faydra's all-devouring lust is her soon-to-be stepson. Les Waters directs, with previews beginning February 2 at the Manhattan Theatre Club ahead of a February 25 opening.
π The Backstory
Moore is an Oscar and Emmy winner, having won the Best Actress Oscar for 'Still Alice' and been nominated four other times across lead and supporting roles. The play explores the impossibility of reconciling logic and longing, especially for a woman unwilling to deny desire. Ruhl's adaptation reframes the classical tragedy for a modern context.
π― Why It Matters
Moore's return to the New York stage in a world premiere is a significant theatre event drawing substantial audience and critical attention. Ruhl's adaptation of a classic myth represents a fresh take on timeless themes of desire and consequence. The limited Off Broadway engagement could generate strong demand and awards consideration.
Julianne Moore will star in the title role of 'Faydra', a new play by 'In the Next Room' Tony nominee Sarah Ruhl, with a world premiere Off Broadway next year. The play is a modern take on the Ancient Greek myth of Phaedra, in which the object of Faydra's all-devouring lust is her soon-to-be stepson. Les Waters directs, with previews beginning February 2 at the Manhattan Theatre Club ahead of a February 25 opening.
Moore is an Oscar and Emmy winner, having won the Best Actress Oscar for 'Still Alice' and been nominated four other times across lead and supporting roles. The play explores the impossibility of reconciling logic and longing, especially for a woman unwilling to deny desire. Ruhl's adaptation reframes the classical tragedy for a modern context.
Moore's return to the New York stage in a world premiere is a significant theatre event drawing substantial audience and critical attention. Ruhl's adaptation of a classic myth represents a fresh take on timeless themes of desire and consequence. The limited Off Broadway engagement could generate strong demand and awards consideration.