Les Liaisons Dangereuses Laura Linney to starin Roundabout's revival of Christopher Hampton's dark comedy

Laura Linney will star in the Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of Christopher Hampton's dark comedy, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, directed by Rufus Norris, playing at the American Airlines Theatre from April 2008.

Linney last appeared on Broadway in 'Sight Unseen' (2004). Linney will soon be seen starring alongside Philip Hoffman in the movie 'Savage', which will be released in January 2008. Linney has won two Emmy Awards: 2001 Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for 'Wild Iris'; 2003 Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for playing 'Charlotte' in 'Frasier'.

Les Liaisons Dangereuses: For long-time friends and occasional lovers Vicomte de Valmont and Marquise de Merteuil (Laura Linney), love is simply a game of chess. But in a few false moves, they 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.

Hampton's play is based on Choderlos de Laclos's novel of the same name. The play was premiered in London by the RSC at the Ambassadors Theatre in 1985 and won the 1986 Olivier Award for best play. It premiered on Broadway in 1987 at the Music Box Theatre, starring Alan Rickman and Lindsay Duncan.

The 1988 film version of Les Liaisons Dangereuses earned Hampton the 1989 Academy Award for best adaptation, and starred John Malkovich and Glenn Close.