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 This Tony Award-winning play, set in New York City in 1850, centers on the painfully shy Catherine Sloyer, who lives in Washington Square with her father. When Catherine falls in love with a handsome suitor, Dr. Sloyer threatens to disinherit her, convinced that the young man could only be interested in her fortune. The decisions Catherine makes and their surprising consequences mark The Heiress as a complex and satisfying portrait of the American character.

Starring (in alphabetical order):

Jane Beard as Maria/Mrs. Montgomery
George Gyanes as Dr. Sloper
Helen Hedman as Marian Almond
Amy Irving as Catherine Sloper
Maureen Kerrington as Elizabeth Almond
Marty Lodge as Arthur Townsend
Chris Noth as Morris Townsend
Halo Wines as Lavinia Penniman(P)1998 L.A. Theatre Works Drama & Plays Entertainment & Performing Arts United States World Literature

Editor reviews

Based on the novel Washington Square, The Heiress is a play about love, manipulation, and the power of money. L.A. Theatre Works' full-cast production perfectly captures the zeitgeist of mid-19th-century New York. Amy Irving shines in particular, starring as the central character Catherine Sloper. Her precise voice acting empathetically conveys Catherine's painful position, sandwiched between two strong-willed, money obsessed men. George Gaynes also finds his niche in his portrayal of the complex and polarizing character of Dr. Sloper. A wonderful production of this Tony Award winning drama.
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I felt as if I were right there in that sitting room, brilliant acting, characters very believable, totally engrossing....

very entertaining

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A really good and enertaining story and performance. Great characterisation and I enjoyed it very much.

Very good

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I found this deeply affecting.The story has wonderful dialogue and the actors are very good indeed, the lead actors are superb.What an amazing story right up to the final scene.Catherine’s plight brought me to tears and her performance and that of her suitor and of her father too were first class and totally believable.

Superb performances.

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