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Julianne Moore Returns to Stage in Ruhl's 'Faydra'
10 Aug
Summary
- Julianne Moore stars in Sarah Ruhl's new play 'Faydra'.
- The play is a modern take on the Greek myth of Aphrodite and Faydra.
- Performances begin February 2, 2027, at New York City Center.
This winter, Academy Award winner Julianne Moore is set to return to the stage in the world premiere of 'Faydra,' a new play penned by Pulitzer Prize finalist Sarah Ruhl. The production is slated for an Off-Broadway run.
'Faydra' offers a contemporary interpretation of a classic Greek myth. In this retelling, the goddess Aphrodite targets Faydra with her arrow, causing her to fall deeply in love with her own stepson, Hippolytus. Further casting details are expected to be announced.
Performances are scheduled to begin on February 2, 2027, at New York City Center, Stage 1. The official opening night for 'Faydra' is set for February 25 of the same year.
Moore, celebrated for her film roles, including her Oscar-winning performance in 'Still Alice,' started her career in theater. Her previous stage work includes a Broadway appearance in David Hare's 'The Vertical Hour' in 2006.
Sarah Ruhl is known for her critically acclaimed works such as 'The Clean House' and 'Eurydice.' Two of her plays, 'The Clean House' and 'In the Next Room (or the vibrator play),' were finalists for the Pulitzer Prize.
This production reunites Moore with director Les Waters, with whom she previously collaborated on 'Ice Cream with Hot Fudge' in 1990. Ruhl also has a history of frequent collaborations with Waters.
