Richard Kind is returning to “The Producers,” this time in London.
The Drama Desk Award winner is set to reprise the role of Max Bialystock in the critically acclaimed West End revival for seven weeks only, from March 23 to May 11. He’ll star opposite Marc Antolin’s Leo Bloom at the Garrick Theatre while Andy Nyman, who is currently playing Max, departs for the world premiere of “The Psychic.”
Kind previously played the role of Max on Broadway in 2004, succeeding Nathan Lane, and again in 2012 for a production at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. The Mel Brooks musical, which won 12 Tony Awards after opening in 2001, follows two theater producers who try to get rich by overselling interests in a Broadway musical designed to fail.
“Mel Brooks is a genius,” Kind said in a statement. “Every time I come back to ‘The Producers,’ I’m reminded what a comic masterpiece it is — the jokes, the infectious energy of the story, the sheer audacity of it all — it still feels as fresh as ever. I’m so thrilled to be returning to the iconic role of Max Bialystock; this is a hat trick for me ‚ they just can’t keep me away! I’ll be sure to keep Andy’s fedora warm for his return, and I’m excited to dive into rehearsals. It’s good to be back.”
Added Brooks, “When I learned we needed an actor to briefly fill Andy’s nearly unfillable shoes, only one name came to mind. Richard Kind is a true force of nature — he’s got enough talent and energy to fill two stages! I am beyond thrilled for audiences at The Garrick to experience his Max Bialystock. London, get ready; you’re in for a hilarious ride!”
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