The Scene to star Patricia Heaton

Two-time Emmy Award winner Patricia Heaton, who portrayed Debra Barone on CBS' hit series "Everybody Loves Raymond," will appear in Second Stage Theatre's upcoming production of Theresa Rebeck's The Scene.

Directed by Rebecca Taichman, The Scene opens at the Second Stage Theatre on 11 Jan 2007, following previews from 12 Dec 2006 and runs through to 4 Feb 2007

Patricia Heaton received two consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and was nominated for 11 Screen Actors Awards for her portrayal of Debra Barone on CBS� top rated series, �Everybody Loves Raymond.� she made her Broadway debut in 1987 as part of the choir for the musical Don't Get God Started.

The Scene: Clea�s ready to make it. Charlie�s trying to retake it. Lewis wants to change it. And Stella is simply over it. It�s the New York entertainment 'scene' in all its boozing, schmoozing, and using glory.

Further details to be announced.

Second Stage Theatre is currently presenting Eric Bogosian�s SubUrbia, directed by Jo Bonney, which is running through to 29 Oct 2006.