Jane Fonda, star of 33 VARIATIONS, told David Letterman last evening that the show had been successful and rewarding and that producers, cast and crew were desperate to continue with the show. She's hoping that it will tour the United States in 2010, which is when the actress, who has 3 films, a book and knee surgery scheduled will next be free.
She told the late night host "They've asked us to do that, yes. I couldn't do it until 2010, but I'd love to take it around."
David Binder (A Raisin in the Sun) presents the Tectonic Theater Project's production of 33 VARIATIONS, written and directed by Moisés Kaufman. 33 VARIATIONS stars Jane Fonda, Samantha Mathis, Colin Hanks, Zach Grenier, Don Amendolia, Susan Kellermann, Erik Steele and Diane Walsh.
The design team includes
Derek McLane (Sets),
Janice Pytel (Costumes),
David C. Woolard (Additional Costumes),
David Lander (Lights), André Pluess (Sound),
Jeff Sugg (Projection Design),
Charles LaPointe (Hair/Wig Design),
Daniel Pelzig (Choreography) and
Mark Bly (Dramaturg).
Jane Fonda heads a cast of eight in 33 VARIATIONS, a new American play written and directed by Moisés Kaufman. 33 VARIATIONS tells the story of Katherine Brandt (
Jane Fonda) trying to solve a centuries-old mystery about the world's greatest composer. Katherine's obsession takes her from present-day New York to 19th century Austria. As the music that consumes Katherine comes to life on stage, she races against time to find common ground with her daughter and to embrace the legacy of her own life.
The
Tectonic Theater Project's production of 33 VARIATIONS is being produced on Broadway by
David Binder,
Ruth Hendel,
Barbara Whitman, Goldberg/Mills,
Latitude Link,
Arielle Tepper Madover,
Bill Resnick,
Eric Schnall,
Jayne Baron Sherman and Willis/True Love Productions.
Tectonic Theater Project is the award winning non-profit theater company behind such plays as The Laramie Project and Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of
Oscar Wilde, as well as nationally recognized arts education programs in high schools and universities around the country.
33 Variations was nominated for five Tony Awards including Best Play, Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play (
Jane Fonda), Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play (
Zach Grenier), Best Scenic Design of a Play (
Derek McLane) and Best Lighting Design of a Play (
David Lander); three Drama Desk Awards including Outstanding Actress in a Play (
Jane Fonda), Outstanding Set Design of a Play (
Derek McLane), Outstanding Sound Design (André J. Pluess); five Outer Critic's Circle Awards including Outstanding New Broadway Play (Moisés Kaufman), Outstanding Director of a Play (Moisés Kaufman), Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (
Zach Grenier), Outstanding Set Design (
Derek McLane), Outstanding Lighting Design (
David Lander); two Drama League Awards including Distinguished Production of a Play (Moisés Kaufman) and Distinguished Performance Award (
Jane Fonda).
Colin Hanks received a
Theatre World Award for his Broadway debut.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for 33 VARIATIONS are currently on-sale to the general public and are available by visiting Telecharge.com, calling (212) 239-6200 and at the box office of the
Eugene O'Neill Theatre (230 West 49th Street). Ticket prices range from $67.00 - $117.00.
www.33Variations.com
