Injury to Kristin Chenoweth Delays Apple Tree Previews By One Day, to 11/29

Due to an injury to Kristin Chenoweth, the Broadway revival of The Apple Tree will delay its first preview by one day. The production was previously scheduled to begin performances on November 28, but will now begin on November 29 at the Roundabout Theatre Company's Studio 54 theater. The official opening date remains December 14, with the limited engagement scheduled to continue through March 11, 2007.

Chenoweth was injured during a technical rehearsal over the weekend when she fell off an elevated section of the stage. Despite the fall, she continued rehearsals and sought medical attention afterwards. According to a company press release, she is committed to performing in the show on November 29. Ticketholders for the first preview will be able to reschedule.

Chenoweth stars as Eve, Princess Barbara and Ella in the three-part musical, featuring music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, book by Bock and Harnick and additional book material by Jerome Coopersmith. The Apple Tree also stars Brian d'Arcy James Adam, Sanjar, Flip, Marc Kudisch Snake and Walter Charles King Arik, Employer, Producer. Gary Griffin is the director.