Cynthia Nixon and Laura Linney are teaming up for a return to Broadway.

Nixon and Linney will star as Regina Hubbard Giddens and Birdie Hubbard, alternating the roles each night.

Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan will direct.

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Sullivan previously directed Nixon inRabbit Holeand Linney inSight UnseenandTime Stands Still.

The Little Foxeshas a long history on both stage and screen.

The last Broadway revival was in 1997.

Lillian Hellman adapted her play for the screen in 1941 and starred Bette Davis.

The new production ofThe Little Foxeswill begin previews on March 29, with an opening set for April 19.