Blair Brown joining cast of Tracy Letts’ ‘Mary Page Marlowe’

Blair Brown, the actress who played the title role in the TV series “The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd,” received a Golden Globe Award for her portrayal of Jacqueline Kennedy in the miniseries, “Kennedy,” and won a Tony Award for her work in the Broadway production of “Copenhagen,” has joined the cast of the world premiere Steppenwolf Theatre production of Tracy Letts’ “Mary Page Marlowe.”

Brown will play the character at ages 59, 63 and 69. Already announced for the cast are Caroline Heffernan (Mary at age 12); Annie Munch (age 19); Carrie Coon (ages 27 and 36); Rebecca Spence (ages 40 and 44); and Laura T. Fisher (age 50). Three infants have also been selected to work in rotating performances.

The play will run March 31 – May 29. Tickets at www.steppenwolf.org.

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