Roundabout's Les Liaisons Dangereuses Opens At AA Theatre, May 1

Les Liaisons Dangereuses, starring Laura Linney and Ben Daniels, opens at Roundabout's American Airlines Theatre on May 1. The limited engagement began previews on April 12.

Directed by Rufus Norris, this production stars Laura Linney as La Marquise de Merteuil and Ben Daniels as Le Vicomte de Valmont. "The definitive battle of the sexes springs to life in this Tony Award-nominated classic by Christopher Hampton," according to Roundabout's release. "For long-time friends and occasional lovers Vicomte de Valmont (Daniels) and Marquise de Merteuil (Linney), love is simply a game of chess. But in a few false moves, they're about to find themselves locked in the ultimate checkmate. Filled with seduction, betrayal, and plenty of illicit passion, this dark comedy paints the pre-Revolutionary French aristocracy in all its cynicism and decadence."

The cast also includes Sian Phillips as Madame De Rosemonde, Jessica Collins as Madame De Tourvel, Mamie Gummer as Cecile Volanges, Kristine Nielsen as Madame De Volanges, Benjamin Walker as Danceny, Rosie Benton as Emile, Derek Cecil as Azolan, Kevin Duda as Servant, and Jane Pfitsch as Servant.

Show and ticket information can be found by calling (212) 719-1300 or visiting www.roundabouttheatre.org.

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