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King Lear
First Preview: Oct 26, 2024
Opening Date: Nov 14, 2024
Closing Date: Dec 15, 2024
Playing @
The Shed
545 West 30th Street , New York City, NY 10001
Kenneth Branagh plays the title role in a new production of William Shakespeare’s King Lear, set in the barbarous landscape of Ancient Britain. Featuring a cast of rising stars from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art directed by Branagh, this production releases the play’s power and turmoil in a fast-paced staging.
In playing Lear, Branagh completes a trifecta of great Shakespearean tragic roles, complementing past appearances as Hamlet in his Academy Award–nominated film version of the play (1996) and on stage as Macbeth in a celebrated immersive production (2014). This strictly limited, exclusive US engagement of King Lear runs for 50 performances only.
In playing Lear, Branagh completes a trifecta of great Shakespearean tragic roles, complementing past appearances as Hamlet in his Academy Award–nominated film version of the play (1996) and on stage as Macbeth in a celebrated immersive production (2014). This strictly limited, exclusive US engagement of King Lear runs for 50 performances only.
Performance Schedule
Visit theshed.org for full schedule.
Cast
- Kenneth Branagh
- Jessica Revell
- Corey Mylchreest
- Deborah Alli
- Melanie-Joyce Bermudez
- and more
Written By
- William Shakespeare
Director
- Kenneth Branagh
TDF Tickets Offers:
TDF Member tickets:
Not currently available for this show
Listed at 
Never
Full-price tickets:
$128.00 - $308.00
Accessibility
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Assisted Listening System
Assistive listening devices availble at any either of two ticket desks or at the coat check. A driver’s license will be held to check out the device. Admissions desks are equipped with induction loop systems. -
Elevator\Escalator
Elevators are located on the east and west sides of the building. The west elevators are closest to the Hudson Yards Public Square entrance. -
Entrance
Both entrances are wheelchair accessible -
Parking
There are two parking garages in close proximity to The Shed on West 30th Street between 10th and 11th Avenues. One is on the north side of the block, beneath Hudson Yards. An additional garage is located across the street from The Shed at 552 West 30th Street. -
Passenger Loading Zone
The Shed’s Hudson Yards Public Square entrance provides an accessible passenger loading zone allowing for automobile pick-up and drop-off access to the building -
Restroom
All of The Shed’s restrooms are accessible. Men’s (self-identified) and women’s (self-identified) restrooms can be found in The Lobby, the mezzanine, and on levels 4, 6, and 8. These restrooms include baby changing tables. Single-occupancy all-gender restrooms can be found on the mezzanine and levels 4, 6, and 8 -
Telephone
None on premises -
Wheelchair Info
All performances have wheelchair accessible seating. Call box office at (646) 455-3494 with questions










