A Play About Music: Jane Fonda Talks About "33 Variations"

Actress Jane Fonda stopped by the studio to talk about returning to Broadway after 25 years and her starring role as Dr. Katherine Brandt in the dramatic Broadway play "33 Variations, " which is on from now til May 24.

"33 Variations" tells the story of Katherine Brandt, a woman racing against time to solve the riddle of a composer’s 200-year-old obsession. As she faces her daughter, her past and Beethoven himself, Katherine must struggle to embrace the legacy of her own life. "Memory and music combine to transport you from present-day New York to 19th-century Austria, in this extraordinary new American play about passion, parenthood and the moments of beauty that can transform a life," according to the play's official website.

Fonda's long acting career includes winning an Oscar for Best Actress in 1971 for Klute and in 1978 for Coming Home) as well as an Emmy for her performance in "The Dollmaker." Her movie credits include recent films Monster-in-Law, Georgia Rule and Coming Home. In May 2005, Fonda published her memoir My Life So Far. She has long been known for activism and advocacy on environmental issues, human rights and the empowerment of women and girls.

"33 Variations" is playing at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre on 230 West 49th Street, between Broadway and 8th Avenue. For show and ticket information, visit www.33variations.com. To read Fonda's blog about the play, visit www.janefonda.com.