Greg Jbara's Finger, a Showstopping Moment @ Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

[ckeaton]

Posted: 5/14/06 at 3:26pm

Last night, Greg Jbara got his finger slammed in the doors of the hotel right before "Like 'zis".

He tried to work through it, but it was bleeding pretty badly. So he stopped the show to get a bandaid, saying "That's NEVER happened before, BAD door!"

It was handled very well, as Ms. de Benedet took a couple of deeeeeep bows to loud applause, and said "I've always wanted to do that."

Mr. Jbara came back on stage and de Benedet started to help him with the band aid, as Jonathan Pryce came out saying "I am a doctor," He put the band aid on, and than said in his character voice "Now, I kiss it better."

They got to places again and Greg noticed that it was bleeding through and would need another bandaid.

Pryce came back out with more bandaids, and the eventually the scene swung back into place.

It was one of those moments that make you realize how amazing live theatre is. The cast dealt well, and Greg finished the show with class and charm.

I sincerely hope that his finger is OK!

[shesamarshmallow]

Posted: 5/14/06 at 3:27pm

Cute!!! What professionals.

[FranklinShepard-Inc.]

Posted: 5/14/06 at 3:28pm

Gee, that sounds painful for poor old Greg.

[Musical_nerd]

Posted: 5/14/06 at 3:29pm

It was one the webcam too, if you look at the slideshow.

[wickedrentq]

Posted: 5/14/06 at 3:36pm

Pryce: I am a doctor.

ROTFL! That cast is prepared/knows how to handle anything.

And of course the rest of the show was fine--Greg's a trouper.

[MissElphie]

Posted: 5/14/06 at 3:52pm

Aw...poor Greg. That is great how they handled it, though.

[All_For_Laura]

Posted: 5/14/06 at 7:29pm

Aww I feel bad for Greg, but it sounds funny!

[Dirty Rotten Scoundrel]

Posted: 5/14/06 at 7:36pm

Aww, poor Greg. Yes, there are pics of his poor finger on his webcam. I'm glad that they all handled it so well!

[WiiCKED x3]

Posted: 5/14/06 at 9:10pm

He told me it hurt alot.

Aww,poor Greg
Updated On: 5/14/06 at 09:10 PM

[dirty rotten guy]

Posted: 5/14/06 at 10:33pm

Wow, I saw the pics on the webcam but I had no idea it was that bad. Anyway, those are the nights I wish I could be there. These fun little improvisions, while unfortunate that someone is hurt, make it so special. What I would'nt have give to be there the night that Norb forgot to put on his leg pads...

[FeelingElectric]

Posted: 5/14/06 at 10:50pm

Poor Greg. I know what he feels like. I got my finger caught in a closing car window last week, and it hurt like hell! Hope you feel better Greg!

[GretchaSketh]

Posted: 5/14/06 at 11:04pm

I was there as well and I was laughing hysterically! They were all SO funny about it. It was great to see somethign like that and see how well they handled it.

[tmz814]

Posted: 5/14/06 at 11:33pm

I saw the pictures on the webcam.... ouch!!! Poor Greg!

[Mirama]

Posted: 5/14/06 at 11:35pm

I was there! (with Gretch).

"Pryce: I am a doctor."

Yes, that was funny. But it was even funnier when Greg got the second band-aid because he was still bleeding and Jonathan came back out and said 'Okay, so I'm not really a doctor' (p).

I mean, you don't want to laugh at someone who's hurt, but the whole incident was hilarious. What a sport!

[sanda]

Posted: 5/15/06 at 12:31am

I was there as well. Pryce is so amazing about handling that accident.

[tarzan590]

Posted: 5/15/06 at 3:23pm

my friend was there and said it was the best moment of live theater for because like it was said it really makes you appreciate live theater. she also said that the rest of the cast was so good espically sara and norbert sice it was her second time but norbert ansd sara were out last time we saw it.

[WickedGeek28]

Posted: 5/15/06 at 3:31pm

I love live theater!

[MusicAndPassion]

Posted: 5/15/06 at 3:34pm

As horrible as it is, that's the thing about Broadway.

It's a live performance. Anything can happen. That's why I love it!

Poor Greg. I do hope it never happens again and he feels better.

[Mamie]

Posted: 5/15/06 at 4:10pm

I got a note from Greg on Sunday about this. He wrote:

"once I realized how much open skin there was and that the bleeding was going to increase I literally stepped out of character and asked the audience to indulge me while I went offstage and got it wrapped up.
This whole schtick ensued with Rachel deB. and Jonathan that was thoroughly entertaining... and once I was wrapped, we picked up where we left off."

Apparently it was awfully sore and he had to skip the 'big finale' when he carries Muriel off the stage. (At least that's what he thought was going to happen.)

You're all absolutely right. He really is a terrific trouper!

[Marguerite Chauvelin]

Posted: 5/15/06 at 4:12pm

I'll kiss his finger for him....

[dancingthrulife04]

Posted: 5/15/06 at 4:16pm

Jonathan Pryce came out saying "I am a doctor," He put the band aid on, and than said in his character voice "Now, I kiss it better."

Haha, that's hysterical. Poor Greg.

[Mamie]

Posted: 5/15/06 at 4:18pm

Marguerite,
About a week ago Greg was brushing his teeth on the cam and he wrote "I want Rachel to look forward to coming to work". I assured him that if Rachel WASN'T looking forward to coming to work, a whole boatload of volunteers were ready, willing, and able to take her place!

[Marguerite Chauvelin]

Posted: 5/15/06 at 4:29pm

:)

(Joins line)

[ckeaton]

Posted: 5/15/06 at 5:52pm

I seem to remember him carrying Muriel off the stage.

[Traci]

Posted: 5/15/06 at 6:01pm

Mamie: I think when Greg said he wasn't going to be doing the 'big finale' he was talking about him 'levitating'. Which he didn't do on Saturday.

Updated On: 5/15/06 at 06:01 PM