Saturn Returns at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater

Lincoln Center Theater will present Saturn Returns, a new play by Noah Haidle, opening at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater on 10 Nov 2008, following previews from 16 Oct and running through to 4 Jan 2009.

Tickets will go on sale to the General Public on 6 Oct 2008.

The planet Saturn�s orbital return to its position at the moment of a person�s birth happens every thirty years. In Saturn Returns playwright Noah Haidle uses this phenomenon to take a look at one man, Gustin, during these pivotal moments as he confronts the three women in his life (all to be played by Rosie Benton).

Directed by Nicholas Martin, Saturn Returns features Rosie Benton, Robert Eli, John McMartin and James Rebhorn.

The creative team features Ralph Funicello (sets), Robert Morgan (costumes), Peter Kaczorowski (lighting) and Mark Bennett (sound).

Bios.

Rosie Benton was recently seen on Broadway playing Emilie in 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' (2008 revival).

John McMartin has been nominated for Tony's for his performances in 'Grey Gardens' (2006), 'Into The Woods' (2002 revival), 'High Society' (1998), 'Show Boat' (1995 revival), 'Don Juan' (1972 revival) and 'Sweet Charity' (1966). He last appeared Off-Broadway in Primary Stages production of 'Indian Blood.' (2006).

James Rebhorn's Broadway credits include 'Prelude to a Kiss' (2007 revival), 'Twelve Angry Men' (2004), 'Dinner at Eight' (2002 revival), 'The Man Who Had All the Luck' (2002 revival), 'Our Town' (1998 revival), 'I'm Not Rappaport' (1985), 'Are You Now or Have You Ever Been' (1979). He last appeared Off-Broadway in the Roundabout's production of 'The Overwhelming' at the Laura Pels Theatre.

Robert Eli is making his NY stage debut.

Noah Haidle's (playwright) 'Mr. Marmalade' was produced Off-Broadway by the Roundabout at the Laura Pels Theatre.

Nicholas Martin (Director) was the Artistic Director of the Huntington Theatre Company from 2000 until the Spring of 2008. In Nov 2007 he was appointed artistic director of the Williamstown Theatre Festival. His Broadway directional credits include 'Butley' (2006 revival), 'Match' (2004), 'Hedda Gabler' (2001 revival) and 'The Rehearsal' (1996 revival). Off-Broadway, Martin recently directed the Lincoln Center's production of 'The New Century' at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater. He was awarded a OBIE for his direction of 'Betty's Summer Vacation' at Playwrights Horizons.