King Lear, Starring Sam Waterston, Starts Previews at the Public Theater
A starry revival of Shakespeare's King Lear directed by James Macdonald and featuring Sam Waterston in the title role, begins performances at the Public Theater on October 18. Opening night is set for November 8, and the limited engagement will conclude on November 20. 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 br…