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Bebe Neuwirth, who played Lilith the psychiatrist on sitcoms “Cheers” and “Frasier,” is getting serious with a role as the latest member of the “Law & Order” franchise.

Neuwirth will play a tough Manhattan prosecutor in “Law & Order: Trial by Jury,” coming to NBC next year. She joins actor Jerry Orbach, who is moving over from the original “Law & Order” series.

Neuwirth received two Emmy Awards for her portrayal of Frasier Crane’s wife (and later ex-wife) on the NBC sitcoms. An acclaimed musical stage star, she won Tony Awards for “Sweet Charity” and “Chicago.”

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From Associated Press

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