Keira Knightley: Broadway Bound in “Therese Raquin”

Posted Thursday October 23, 2014 9:03 PM GMT

Continuing the trend of Tinseltown stars who transition to stage, Keira Knightley just landed a role in the forthcoming Broadway production of “Therese Raquin.”

Slated to begin previews on October 1st, 2015, the play is based on Emile Zola’s 1867 novel and will be produced by The Roundabout Theatre Company.

Keira will play the titular role of a woman who goes from a loveless marriage to an illicit affair that leads to tragic consequences.

And while Ms. Knightley has never appeared on Broadway before, she has gained stage experience with parts in London productions of “The Children’s Hour” and “The Misanthrope.”

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