Sherlock and Watson, a new comedy by Ed. Weinberger (The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Taxi), will have a reading presentation in New York February 9.

Directed by Christopher Scott (MURDOCH: The Final Interview, The Glass Menagerie), Sherlock and Watson purports to be an untold adventure in the legendary career of the world’s most famous detective. Set in Victorian London of 1895, the play reimagines the unique relationship between Sherlock Holmes and his devoted companion Dr. John Watson as they race to solve crimes that threaten their very existence.

The reading will feature Robert Stanton (Uncle Vanya, Ink), as Sherlock Holmes, Kevin Chamberlin (Seussical, The Addams Family) as Dr. Watson, Geneva Carr (Hand to God, Bull) as Mrs. Hudson, and Arnie Burton (The Baker’s Wife, The 39 Steps) as Archbishop of Canterbury and Others.

Sherlock and Watson is produced by R.K Greene and The StoryLine Project (Beau The Musical, Peter and the Starcatcher), with general manager Leah Michalos (Chicken and Biscuits, The Orchard). Casting is by Stephanie Klapper, Joe Piserchio and Gracie Guichard are the casting assistants, and Claire Stancy is the assistant to Klapper.