What is the last planned day of Nathan’s Producers run in London? -- help

[ChrisLovesShows]

Posted: 11/10/04 at 1:25pm

Hello All,
I know Nathan Lane is scheduled for London's The Producers for "three months," but does anyone know the exact day that will be his last day? Any help appreciated. Thanks.

Updated On: 11/10/04 at 01:25 PM

[Unknown User]

Posted: 11/10/04 at 1:35pm

The way I read the title of this thread, I thought...Is he sick?
Did he have an accident? Does the Grim Reaper post on this board?

:)

[HeartinNYC]

Posted: 11/10/04 at 1:55pm

With all the health problems Nathan's had in the past several years, that is one scary kinda subject line!

I've read repeatedly that his final performance in the UK Producers is Saturday, January 8th. Anyone confirm?

[MasterLcZ]

Posted: 11/10/04 at 2:04pm

I think it really is, Heart.

Of course, with those reviews (what a surprise, huh?) Mel will want him to stay on for "just a few more weeks" and I hope to hell Nathan refuses.

Ugh.

Updated On: 11/10/04 at 02:04 PM

[ChrisLovesShows]

Posted: 11/10/04 at 2:51pm

Sorry about the scary thread title, not intended at all! Thanks for the info.

[SamIAm]

Posted: 11/10/04 at 3:08pm

His last day is 1/8 - unless Brooks can't pull of a replacement and then all bets are off. In any case, he has to be back here to start filming the movie in February but it would be nice if they gave him a vacation.

[ChrisLovesShows]

Posted: 11/13/04 at 11:45am

Hey Guys,
Can you post a link to an article that mentions 1/8 as Nathan's last day? I have a friend whose going to London in Feb. and he won't believe me!

[JakeB]

Posted: 11/13/04 at 4:54pm

http://www.lastminute.com/lmn/pso/catalog/Product.jhtml?POSITION=1&PRODID=368195434&CATID=96682

http://www.theatremonkey.com/DRURYLANEbooking.htm

http://www.britishtheatreguide.info/news/N241004.htm

http://www.whatsonstage.com/dl/page.php?page=greenroom&story=E8821099940185&PHPSESSID=9cbe7a5e3a350e2c5772ae95ca6025e1

[SamIAm]

Posted: 11/14/04 at 10:09am

The end date IS 1/8 though Brooks has been asking Lane to stay on awhile because the box office is so strong and reviews with his performance are so great. Brad Oscar is the likely replacement for awhile followed by a Brit (who has not FORMALLY been announced but is nearly formalized)

HOWEVER...even if Lane extends a few days...Stroman has promised him at least a month off before they start the Producers (which is scheduled to begin filming in mid February - the third week, I believe) so there isn't much wiggle room.