Ivanov: Austin Pendleton replaces Louis Zorich

Director Austin Pendleton will step into the role of 'Lebedev' on 26 Oct 2012 in his production of Anton Chekhov's Ivanov, translated by Carol Rocamora.

Pendelton replaces Louis Zorich who has withdrawn from the show due to a foot injury. Pendleton has previoulsy performed the role of 'Lebedev' in a 1990 production at Yale Repertory.

Ivanov, which is the first show of the Classic Stage Company's 45th Anniversary Season, will open at the CSC on 4 Nov 2012, following previews from 17 Oct 2012. The show recently extended its run through to 9 Dec 2012, it was originally scheduled to close on 25 Nov 2012

The cast also features Ethan Hawke in the title role of Ivanov, Joely Richardson as 'Anna,' Glenn Fitzgerald as 'Borkin,' Roberta Maxwell as 'Zinaida,' George Morfogen as 'Shabelsky,' Juliet Rylance as 'Sasha)' and Jonathan Marc Sherman as 'Lvov.'

Once a man of limitless promise, Ivanov is plunged into debt. His marriage is in crisis, and his evenings are spent negotiating loans, avoiding love affairs and fighting to resist the small town jealousies and intrigues which threaten to engulf his life.

The creative team features set design by Santo Loquasto, costumes by Marco Piemon, lighting by Keith Parham and sound by Ryan Rumery.