Weaver, Pierce to headline Chekhov mashup American actress Sigourney Weaver attends the World premiere of "Paul" at Empire, Leicester Square in London on February 7, 2011. Set in present-day Bucks County, Pa., the show blends characters and themes from Russian playwright Anton Chekhov's works. Previews are to begin Oct. 25, with opening night planned for Nov. 12 at Lincoln Center's Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, producers announced Friday. The cast will also include Genevieve Angelson, Shalita Grant, Billy Magnussen and Kristine Nielsen.