Why did Brent Spiner leave 1776 before the Tonys in 1997?

[Overkill]

Why did Brent Spiner leave 1776 before the Tonys in 1997?#1

Posted: 9/4/10 at 7:49pm

I noticed from the performance on the Tonys (on youtube) that Mr. Spiner left the show before the big night. Does anyone know why? I love him in everything and I think he deserved a Tony for his performance.

[adamgreer]

Why did Brent Spiner leave 1776 before the Tonys in 1997?#2

Posted: 9/4/10 at 8:47pm

1776 was originally a limited run at Roundabout. When the show made a commercial transfer, Spiner was unavailable, and replaced by Michael McCormick.

[E.Davis]

Why did Brent Spiner leave 1776 before the Tonys in 1997?#2

Posted: 9/4/10 at 9:34pm

I loved Michael McCormick in Curtains.

"I think lying to children is really important, it sets them off on the right track" -Sherie Rene Scott-

[The Distinctive Baritone]

Why did Brent Spiner leave 1776 before the Tonys in 1997?#3

Posted: 9/5/10 at 4:32pm

Spiner did transfer with the production to the Gershwin (where I saw him do it), but he left not long after, presumably to do a film role or something.