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#1

Richard Kind to replace Jbara in DRS

Posted: 6/24/06 at 8:59pm

i was reading in broadway.com's lucy arnaz interview that richard kind shall be her new andre. I haven't seen this mentioned elsewhere before but do all you guys think?
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#3

re: Richard Kind to replace Jbara in DRS

Posted: 6/24/06 at 9:09pm

how do you guys think he'll do? he doesn't seem like a very Andre-ish person to me, but i'm sure he'll do fine...
#4

re: Richard Kind to replace Jbara in DRS

Posted: 6/24/06 at 9:48pm

bump
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#5

re: Richard Kind to replace Jbara in DRS

Posted: 6/24/06 at 9:56pm

damn, i hate when the search feature is on the fritz, i swear i checked before i posted this
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#6

re: Richard Kind to replace Jbara in DRS

Posted: 6/24/06 at 10:00pm

it's happened to me before using the search feature, don't worry about it

yeah, I wasn't really expecting Richard Kind to perform the role next but like someone said, I'm sure he'll do fine and present the role in his own way
#8

re: Richard Kind to replace Jbara in DRS

Posted: 6/26/06 at 4:50pm

Richard's a nice guy and has always loved Broadway and Broadway musicals in particular. I'm glad he's been working up a storm on the Great White Way.
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#9

re: Richard Kind to replace Jbara in DRS

Posted: 6/26/06 at 5:15pm

I CAN'T WAIT FOR HIM TO TAKE OVER FOR GREG!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can picture him as Andre and I`ve always wanted to meet him! I`m sure he`s going to do great! Picture him singing "Like Zis Like Zat"!


Have you ever noticed how big his mouth is? lol!!!!
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#10

re: Richard Kind to replace Jbara in DRS

Posted: 6/26/06 at 5:34pm

I love Richard Kind and I think that if he does the intelligent thing (which I'm sure he will) he will not attempt to play the character the same way Greg does. If he does, Andre will be the chimp in a suit.

I think he could be very funny playing Andre his own way - UNTIL I think of him doing "Like Zis/Like Zat". Just the thought makes my ears bleed. I'm afraid I'm going to have to miss this new cast and just take the wonderful memories of the current cast with me.

Updated On: 6/26/06 at 05:34 PM

#11

re: Richard Kind to replace Jbara in DRS

Posted: 6/26/06 at 6:10pm

First he takes over as Max in THE PRODUCERS and now THIS?! LOL re: Richard Kind to replace Jbara in DRS I'm sure he'll be great.
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Updated On: 6/26/06 at 06:10 PM

#12

re: Richard Kind to replace Jbara in DRS

Posted: 6/26/06 at 6:45pm

Haha I can't imagine him as Andre, BUT I think he'll do good in the role and would like to see him.
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#14

re: Richard Kind to replace Jbara in DRS

Posted: 6/26/06 at 6:55pm

Can't see him as Andre, but he's a very funny guy so he may turn out to be pretty damn god.
Proud fangirl of Greg Jbara.
#15

re: Richard Kind to replace Jbara in DRS

Posted: 6/26/06 at 7:21pm

I am already missing Greg!!
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#16

re: Richard Kind to replace Jbara in DRS

Posted: 6/26/06 at 7:33pm

Re: the size of his mouth - he can put his entire fist in his mouth. I've seen him do iton talk shows.
#17

re: Richard Kind to replace Jbara in DRS

Posted: 6/26/06 at 7:58pm

I have a gorgeous, blond, sister in law who can do the same thing. She says it's her main claim to fame.
#18

re: Richard Kind to replace Jbara in DRS

Posted: 6/26/06 at 8:02pm

He's actually closer to the movie Andre than Jbara - but I agree that his "Like Zis Like Zat" requires a stretch of the imagination.
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#19

re: Richard Kind to replace Jbara in DRS

Posted: 6/26/06 at 8:22pm

He's already spending time there because he made a Greg Cam appearance a week or two ago ... I guess I'll just wait and see how it goes. I like to think they would stick with someone who is going to do a good job since there are so many people to choose from! :)
#20

re: Richard Kind to replace Jbara in DRS

Posted: 6/26/06 at 9:38pm

I don't think I reeally see it, but he is a very funny guy. Carradine seems a bit of an odd choice too. Dunno. I haven't seen DRS in a while, so I think I'll have to make a repeat visit sometime in the fall to see this replacement cast. It should be interesting!
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#21

re: Richard Kind to replace Jbara in DRS

Posted: 6/26/06 at 9:41pm

I had a chance to chat with Jeff McCarthy last week for a little while after "Mame". I couldn't help thinking what a great Lawrence he would have been. I think they missed the boat with Carradine.
#22

re: Richard Kind to replace Jbara in DRS

Posted: 6/26/06 at 9:44pm

OMG, JEFF!!! He'd be great. I'd totally forgotten about the genius that is Jeff McCarthy. He need to be back on the boards, pronto!
But when did New Hampshire become--Such a backward wasteland of seatbelt hating crazies?...I mean, only 40 people actually live there. The others are just visitors who come for the tax-free liquor and three inches of novelty coastline. John Hodgeman on The Daily Show (1-30-07)
#23

re: Richard Kind to replace Jbara in DRS

Posted: 6/26/06 at 11:31pm

I think Richard Kind will make a fine Andre. Like some of you have already pointed out, he will surely bring his own style and take on the character. I can also picture Lucie Arnaz and Kind working as well together as she and Greg do (or so I keep hearing; haven't personally seen the show since its Broadway opening).

I had the pleasure of briefly meeting Kind at the DRS after party on opening night last year. He seemed like a genuinely nice guy, and I think it goes without saying that he's very talented.

My opinion is that as the wonderful Greg Jbara departs the role, it's being placed in some very capable hands.

Updated On: 6/27/06 at 11:31 PM

#24

re: Richard Kind to replace Jbara in DRS

Posted: 6/27/06 at 12:40am

I met him twice at the Producers stage door last summer and he was as sweet as could be. Posed for a photograph and even took the time to ask where I was from and make polite conversation.

I think he will make as fine an Andre as he did Max Bialystock. I was skeptical at first but he brought a breath of fresh air to the role and didn't try to be Nathan or any other actor who had come before.

I'd love to see his rendition in DRS... darn being in Florida for the next 6 months...
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#25

re: Richard Kind to replace Jbara in DRS

Posted: 8/2/06 at 2:29pm

Does he start tomorrow or did the date get changed? I can't seem to find it on any calendar...
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