Replacement Named for Nathan Lane in The Addams Family Musical
admin | Oct 29, 2010 | Comments 8
Well, it’s been discussed at length here on the Addams Family Blog….who will replace Nathan Lane when his contract expires in March? Readers weighed in, with suggestions all over the place - from Danny DeVito to Antonio Banderas. But the guessing game is over, for it has been announced that Tony winner Roger Rees will take over the role of Gomez Addams on March 22, 2011. And to add to this piece of good news, it has also been announced that Bebe Neuwirth will continue in her role as Morticia into the summer months. Congratulations to Mr. Rees, and to the entire cast of The Addams Family!
Mr. Rees, who is recognizable from many venues – he won a Tony Award for best actor in 1982 for the play “The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickelby”…he played the Sheriff of Rottingham in Mel Brooks’ 1993 film, “Robin Hood: Men in Tights”…he appeared in “The West Wing” from 2000-2005 as Lord John Marbury – is no stranger to The Addams Family family. He is currently working with Rick Elice, co-directing Elice’s Peter and the Starcatchers as part of the New York Theatre Workshop’s 2010-2011 season. And Mr. Rees is close friends with Bebe Neuwirth. The two are perhaps best known for their overlapping work on the NBC series “Cheers.” Mr. Rees was a frequent guest star on “Cheers” as Robin Colcord, a British playboy and love interest of bar manager Rebecca Howe, played by Kirstie Alley; Ms. Neuwirth played the chilly psychiatrist Lilith Crane on the show.
Nathan Lane fans, rest assured your favorite Gomez will continue in his role until March 6, giving you plenty of time to get yourself to the theatre! After Mr. Lane’s final show, understudies will play Gomez opposite Ms. Neuwirth until Mr. Rees joins the show on March 22.
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Congratulations Roger! Great article..very well written!
Does anyone know how long Bebe will stay on?
Well, it says “into the summer months”, so I guess she’ll stay thru the busy season. I was surprised to hear that she was extending her contract. I imagine it has to do with Roger Rees coming on board. Smart move by the …. who, Producers? Is that who does the hiring? Anyway, hiring someone who could influence Bebe into staying on was brilliant. It will be very good for the show to still have her “name” when Nathan leaves.
Wondering….isn’t the tour slated to begin in the Fall of 2011? I can’t remember exactly – guess I could look back here on the blog – but wouldn’t it be cool if Bebe were to start the tour off, ala Alice Ripley in NTN?
I like the choice of Roger Rees. He has a very familiar face, and his career is varied, so he will be a nice draw for the “tourist” audience. “Oh, honey, remember him from Cheers, he was so good, let’s go see him.” And hubby will respond “yeah, I saw him in Robin Hood, men in tights – he was hilarious.” ;~)
Congratulations to Roger Rees!
Another great article, Catherine. Congrats to Roger.
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