He will join the critically acclaimed production for a limited seven week run from the 23rd of March.
It has been announced that Richard Kind will be joining the London cast of The Producers this spring as Max Bialystock opposite Marc Antolin’s Leo Bloom, taking on the role for a limited run.
He will be taking on the role while Andy Nyman departs to open the world premiere production of The Psychic (co-written with Jeremy Dyson) at York Theatre Royal. Nyman will return to the role from 11th May.
Richard Kind returns to the London stage having previously appeared as Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls at the Phoenix Theatre. His other theatre credits include The Big Knife (Todd Haimes Theatre, NYC – Drama Desk Award winner and Tony Award nominee), The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife (Ethel Barrymore Theatre, NYC), Candide (Lincoln Center, NYC), Bounce (Kennedy Center, Washington D.C.), and All In: Comedy About Love (Hudson Theatre, NYC).
Talking of the news, Richard Kind said: “Mel Brooks is a genius. 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.”
Meanwhile, Mel Brooks said: “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!”
The musical features a book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, and music and lyrics by Mel Brooks. This revival of the musical transferred from the Menier Chocolate Factory and is directed by Patrick Marber. You can catch up with our review here.
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