She replaces previously announced star Laura Benanti, who has withdrawn under doctor's orders in light of a throat infection. Benanti is expected to continue to perform as Louise/Gypsy in the revival of Gypsy, which closes on January 11.

Scott Ellis will direct the reading, which will feature Paul Gemignani leading a 27-piece orchestra, and orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick. The show will star Christine Baranski (Countess Charlotte Malcolm), Victor Garber (Frederik Egerman), Marc Kudisch (Count Carl-Magnus Malcolm), Stephen Pasquale (Henrik Egerman), Natasha Richardson (Desiree Armfeldt), Vanessa Redgrave (Madame Armfeldt), Kendra Kassebaum (Petra), Alexandra Socha (Fredrika), Maija Lisa Currie (Mrs. Nordstrom), Steven Goldstein (Mr. Erlandson), Leena Chopra (Mrs. Segrestom), Julianne Borg (Mrs. Anderssen), and Philip Cokorinos (Mr. Lindquist).

The creative team will include Derek McLane (sets), Kenneth Posner (lighting), and Steve Kennedy (sound).