Montauk (play)

The play follows two artists, writer Roxy Margaux and abstract artist Jared Speight, as the two become continually entangled, both professionally and romantically, across several decades, and reveal the real meaning behind their art.^[4][1]

The play was originally announced in early 2025 to debut in spring of 2026, starring Laurie Metcalf as Roxy, directed by Joe Mantello and produced by Scott Rudin.^[5][6] However, in 2026, it was announced that the play would make its world premiere on Broadway at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre in spring 2027, instead starring Laura Linney as Roxy, whom MTC also named as their inaugural artist-in-residence. Rudin was no longer involved, having left the project due to "creative differences as to the direction of the script."^[5][7] Produced by Manhattan Theatre Club, the production will be directed by Daniel J. Sullivan.^[8] Complete casting and run dates are to be announced.^{[9][4][10][1]}

Laura Linney and Daniel J. Sullivan continue their collaborations on plays at Manhattan Theatre Club after working together on the 1992 Off-Broadway production of Sight Unseen,^[11] the 2017 revival of The Little Foxes^[12] and the 2023 production of Summer, 1976,^[13] the latter two on Broadway. The production also marks playwright Hare's first play on Broadway since 2015's revival of Skylight.^[1]