JANE FONDA

The movie great will play a modern-day musicologist attempting to unravel the mysteries of composer Beethoven's inspirations.

Fonda says, "I can't wait to get back on stage... in this role that I understand so well."

And thrilled Kaufman adds, "I am delighted to be working with one of America's greatest actresses, a performer of such insight, intellect and heart."

Fonda's last appearance on Broadway was in the 1963 drama Strange Interlude.

The play will open in New York this winter (08).

Source: WENN