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Joe Roland completes the cast for the Broadway revival of Clifford Odets�s The Country Girl, directed by by Mike Nichols, playing a limited engagement at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre from 3 Apr 2008 to the 20 Jul 2008, opening on 27 Apr 2008.

Roland joins the previously announced Morgan Freeman, Frances McDormand, Peter Gallagher, Chip Zien, Remy Auberjonois, Anna Camp and Lucas Caleb Rooney.

Joe Roland is making his Broadway debut in the play. Off-Broadway he starred in his play 'On the Line' at the Cherry Lane Theatre. His movie credits are 'Sex and Violence' and 'Charlie Wilson's War.'

The Country Girl tells the story of washed up actor Frank Elgin (Morgan Freeman) who is provided an oppurtunity to make a come-back when director Bernie Dodd (Peter Gallagher) offers him the leading role in his next Broadway play. However, under the pressure of reviving his career, Frank seeks solace in alcohol, thus forcing his wife Georgie (Frances McDormand) to try and keep her husband focused on his career. Dodd believes that it is Frank's domineering wife that is the cause of his leading man's personal difficulties and so decides to take matters in hand...."

The creative team comprises Tim Hatley (sets), Albert Wolsky (costumes), Natasha Katz (lighting) and Acme Sound Partners (sound design).

One of Clifford Odets�s last plays, The Country Girl premiered on Broadway in 1950. A movie version of the drama was released in 1954 and received two Academy Awards.

The Country Girl is being produced on Broadway by Ostar Productions and Bob Boyett.

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