JUSTIN BARTHA TIPPED TO REPLACE KNIGHT ON BROADWAY

Justin Bartha is reportedly set to replace T.R. Knight on Broadway - making his debut in a revival of Lend Me A Tenor.

Bartha is stepping into the role originally announced for Knight, who dropped out prior to the announcement of dates last week (begs21Dec09), according to a cast listing on Telecharge, the show's official online ticket outlet.

Replacing Knight would mean the actor is set to step into the role of Max - the assistant to the general manager of the Cleveland Opera Company forced to sub for a renowned tenor in a production of Othello. The role was played by Victor Garber in the 1989 Broadway premiere.

Representatives from the production would not confirm Bartha's casting. The revival, directed by Stanley Tucci, is scheduled to open on 4 April (10).