Jim Parsons befriends 'Harvey'

ParsonsJim Parsons has nailed lower his next legit gig, toplining an approaching Broadway revival of "Harvey." "The Big Bang Theory" Emmy champion, who made his Primary Stem bow last season inside the revival of "The Conventional Heart," look in the Roundabout Theater Company production helmed by Scott Ellis, the connect a.d. in the Gotham nonprofit. Parsons may have the man who pals around getting a huge invisible rabbit inside the 1944 follow Mary Chase. Cast will even include Jessica Hecht and Charles Kimbrough. Title, most broadly known in the 1950 film version starring James Stewart, was formerly elevated on Broadway in the short 1970 stint. New limited engagement -- produced by Roundabout in colaboration with Don Gregory, who holds rights for the play -- will begin following a Tony qualifications cutoff for your 2011-12 season, beginning previews May 18 before a June 14 opening at Studio 54, one of the Roundabout's Broadway venues. Full casting particulars be introduced. Contact Gordon Cox at gordon.cox@variety.com