Stritch will play the role of Jeanette Burmeister, which was originated on Broadway by the late Kathleen Freeman. No other casting has been announced.
Directed by Mark S. Hoebee, musically directed by Tom Helm and choreographed by Denis Jones, Monty will play the New Jersey venue June 10-July 12.
The Full Monty features a score by Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' David Yazbek and a book by Terrence McNally.
Elaine Stritch received Tony and Emmy Awards for Elaine Stritch at Liberty, which traces a stellar career that boasts roles in Company, The Little Foxes, Bus Stop, A Delicate Balance, Sail Away and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Paper Mill Playhouse is located at 22 Brookside Drive in Millburn, NJ. For tickets call (973) 376-4343 or visit www.papermill.org.
