Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Dir) has announced three new productions as part of its 2012-2013 season.

First up, Chita Rivera will star in  THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD with a Book, Music & Lyrics by Rupert Holmes. Perfs will begin Fall 2012 on B’way at Studio 54 (254 W 54th St). Who killed Edwin Drood? It’s a question that has stumped audiences for years—now it’s your turn to answer one of Broadway’s most baffling mysteries. Take a trip back in time to a Victorian music hall where a rowdy ensemble of actors mounts a staging of Charles Dickens’ unfinished novel. Everyone on stage is a suspect in the murder of young Edwin Drood—and it’s up to you to choose the killer! Is it John Jasper, Edwin’s protective but slightly maniacal uncle? Rosa Bud, his reluctant betrothed? The debauched Princess Puffer? Each performance ends differently, depending on what the audience decides. Scott Ellis will Direct and Paul Gemignani will serve as Musical Director.

Next up will be PICNIC by William Inge. Directed by Scott Ellis, the play is about the line between restraint and desire. It’s a balmy Labor Day in the American Heartland, and a group of women are preparing for a picnic... but they'll have to lay a lot on the line before they can lay out the checkered cloths. When a handsome young drifter named Hal arrives, his combination of uncouth manners and titillating charm sends the women reeling, especially the beautiful Madge. When Hal is forced out of town, Madge must decide whether their fleeting encounter is worth changing the course of her life. Perfs will begin in Winter 2013 at B’way’s American Airlines (226 W 42nd St). The play is produced in association with Darren Bagert.

Lastly, the World Premiere of THE UNAVOIDABLE DISAPPEARANCE OF TOM DURNIN by Steven Levenson will play off-B’way at the Laura Pels (111 W 46th St) during the 2012-2013 season. Scott Ellis will direct the story of Tom Durnin did the time for his white-collar crime. He’s determined to win back the respect and position he believes he deserves. Tom’s son warily allows his father to camp out on his couch, hoping the man who let everyone down has finally turned a new page.  After a lifetime of empty promises, can Tom find a place in a family that has worked so hard to move on without him? Press contact: Boneau/Bryan-Brown (575-3030)...