The Mystery of Edwin Drood: Andrew Samonsky to join cast

Andrew Samonsky is to replace original cast member Andy Karl in the role of 'Neville Landless' from 12 Feb 2013, in the Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway revival of Rupert Holmes' musical comedy The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Karl will play her final performance on 10 Feb 2013.

Samonsky will soon be seen in City Center Encores! production of 'Fiorello!.' His Broadway credits include 'Scandalous' as 'Kenneth Ormisten' and 'South Pacific' as 'Lt. Cable' where he was seen on the Live From Lincoln Center PBS broadcast.

As previously announced, original cast member Betsy Wolfe who plays 'Rosa Bud,' will also be departing on 10 Feb 2013, she will be replaced by Erin Davie.

The Mystery of Edwin Drood opened at Studio 54 on 13 Nov 2012, following previews from 19 Oct 2012. Originally scheduled to close on 10 Feb 2013, the show recently announced a four week extension through to 10 Mar 2013.

The musical opened to mostly good reviews: Delectable trifle (NY Times); A killer production ... that's joyously performed (NYDN); Jolly good fun (NYP); Frivolous & excessive (NY1); Diverting and amiable entertainment (Variety).

Who killed Edwin Drood? Take a trip back in time to a Victorian music hall where a rowdy ensemble of actors mounts a staging of Charles Dickens' unfinished novel. Everyone on stage is a suspect in the murder of young Edwin Drood and it's up to you to choose the killer! Is it John Jasper, Edwin's protective but slightly maniacal uncle? Rosa Bud, his reluctant betrothed? The debauched Princess Puffer? Each performance ends differently, depending on what the audience decides!

The cast currently features Chita Rivera (Princess Puffer), Stephanie J. Block (Edwin Drood), Will Chase (John Jasper), Gregg Edelman (Reverend Mr. Crisparkle) and Jim Norton (Chairman) with Andy Karl (Neville Landless), Jessie Mueller (Helena Landless), Betsy Wolfe (Rosa Bud), Nicholas Barasch (Deputy), Peter Benson (Bazzard), Robert Creighton (Durdles), Alison Cimmet, Nick Corley, Justin Greer, Shannon Lewis, Kiira Schmidt, Eric Sciotto, Jim Walton, Cody Williams.

Directed by Scott Ellis and choreographed by Warren Carlyle, the creative team for The Mystery of Edwin Drood includes Anna Louizos (sets), William Ivey Long (costumes), Brian Nason (lighting) and Tony Meola (sound).

The Mystery of Edwin Drood, the whodunit musical, in its first Broadway revival since winning the Tony "Triple Crown" in 1986 (Best Musical, Best Book, and Best Score)!