The Heiress News

The Heiress explores timeless love story. The curtain goes up Thursday for Galt Little Theatre's production of The Heiress.

So what's a gal to do after she's had a handful of mucho-buzzed-about flicks - including The Help and Tree of Life - hit theaters in just one year? Ditch the big screen for a bit and head to Broadway! Which is exactly what Golden Globe and BAFTA Best Supporting Actress nominee Jessica Chastain is doing with a fall 2012 stint in The Heiress .

Chastain will play the lead role of Catherine Sloper, the character Olivia de Havilland played in 1947's Oscar-winning film adaptation.

Nominated for a Golden Globe for her role in "The Help" and an Independent Spirit Award for "Take Shelter," the Juilliard-trained actress will star in a Broadway revival of the Henry James adaptation.