Boyd Gaines

[Dollypop]

Posted: 7/16/10 at 3:53pm

When I first interviewed Boyd during rehearsals for GYPSY at City Center, he was polite but gave brief responses to my questions. Since then, a certain kind of friendship has developed between us and he really opened up to me when I did another chat with him a few weeks ago.

Enjoy it! Yes, there are a few Patti comments!

Boyd Gaines and THE GRAND MANNER

Updated On: 7/16/10 at 03:53 PM

[esparza 333]

Posted: 7/16/10 at 4:21pm

Excellent Article Dolly!!!! A fascinating interview. Gaines is truly a gentlemen

[jacobtsf]

Posted: 7/16/10 at 4:27pm

He really is a nice man. I had a meeting backstage at the St. James while Gypsy was there and I was carrying a bunch of bags. Mr. Gaines opened 2 different doors for me, once as I was going in and once as I was leaving, while asking if I could manage everything.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 7/16/10 at 4:35pm

There's no doubt that Boyd is one of the finest people around.

Updated On: 7/16/10 at 04:35 PM

[americanboy99]

Posted: 7/16/10 at 4:49pm

An incredible performer- and seems to be an equally incredible person.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 7/16/10 at 4:55pm

Truly he is.

[DAME]

Posted: 7/16/10 at 5:05pm

Very nice interview. I have been following his career since One Day AT A Time. Interesting that with such early television success he didn't go that way and that he followed his passion. I love people like that. Makes him even sexier.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 7/16/10 at 5:26pm

I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one who thinks Boyd is sexy!

[DAME]

Posted: 7/16/10 at 6:47pm

yummy

[rmusic11322]

Posted: 7/16/10 at 7:14pm

I saw him and his wife in Sylvia, at George Street Playhouse, and was able to meet them after the show. They were both very nice.

[AEA AGMA SM]

Posted: 7/16/10 at 7:49pm

I did a show with his wife Kathleen last year and she was an absolute delight to work with, and from the times I got to meet him he seemed to be a very nice man. Definitely the type of actor I enjoy working with.

[Q]

Posted: 7/16/10 at 7:55pm

He was wonderful in the JOURNEY'S END revival.

[perfectlymarvelous]

Posted: 7/16/10 at 9:02pm

Great article! I'm dying to see The Grand Manner, I adore him (and Bobby Steggert and Kate Burton as well).
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[Dollypop]

Posted: 7/16/10 at 9:29pm

Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to read this article. I really appreciate it.

[wonkit]

Posted: 7/16/10 at 10:37pm

The article (and the subject of the article) are wonderful! Boyd Gaines' portrayal in JOURNEY'S END was one of the most heart touching moments I have ever had in the theater (and I loved his Herbie, too).

[Brick]

Posted: 7/16/10 at 10:55pm

Wonderful article. Thank you.

[coryografer]

Posted: 7/17/10 at 12:02am

I was fortunate enough to see Mr. Gaines in Gypsy and in Contact. Both wonderful experiences for me. Thank you Dolly, for sharing your terrific article with us. I always look forward to reading your articles and interviews.

[givesmevoice]

Posted: 7/17/10 at 12:11am

I adore him. He's a great actor, cute as anything, and seems to be the classiest guy around.

[musikman]

Posted: 7/17/10 at 12:14am

I still think one of the most beautiful moments on stage that I've ever seen was when he kissed his wedding ring near the end of Journey's End. What a brilliant performance he gave. I still get chills thinking about that show.

[givesmevoice]

Posted: 7/17/10 at 12:15am

His final scene as Herbie always broke my heart. I knew it was coming and it still got me every time.

Updated On: 7/17/10 at 12:15 AM

[Q]

Posted: 7/17/10 at 1:06am

As a vet, I have real issues with presentations having to do with war - just not my comfort zone at all. Some schmuck told me that JOURNEY'S END was "removed from the action of the war itself", so I should be fine. Needless-to-say, I really wasn't breathing by the time the houselights came up - and sat for a good half-hour on the curb outside the theater regaining some semblence of reality.

Mr. Gaines saw me as he left the theater, and stopped to chat for a bit - and it was a wonderful connection.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 7/17/10 at 7:06am

I guess there aren't too many people here who saw Boyd in SHE LOVES ME. What a delightful performance in an equally delightful show!

[sparrman]

Posted: 7/17/10 at 3:42pm

Agreed, Dollypop!

[WayWicked]

Posted: 7/17/10 at 4:51pm

Interesting that he wins most of his Tonys for musicals

[Dollypop]

Posted: 7/18/10 at 12:29am

I keep hoping that Boyd and Patti will do a production of WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? That would certainly get Boyd nominated for "Best Actor in a Play".

(For the record, I'd like to see Kristin Chenoweth play Honey and Reichen Lehmkuhl play Nick.

Just dreamin'

Updated On: 7/18/10 at 12:29 AM