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Roger Rees Replaces Nathan Lane in ADDAMS FAMILY, Talks to NY Post

Roger Rees, the Welsh actor, writer and director will take over the role of Gomez Addams in Broadway's THE ADDAMS FAMILY starting Tuesday, March 22. Reese will replace the celebrated Nathan Lane, who originated the role when the musical opened a year ago.

Roger Rees to Replace Nathan Lane in THE ADDAMS FAMILY 3/2011

Roger Rees, a Tony Award winner as Best Actor for The Life And Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby and a Tony nominee for Indiscretions, will assume the role of Gomez in THE ADDAMS FAMILY on Broadway beginning Tuesday, March 22 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street). Rees will reunite with his good friend and longtime professional colleague, two-time Tony Award winner Bebe Neuwirth, who will continue in the role of Morticia. Nathan Lane's final performance as Gomez in THE ADDAMS FAMILY will be Sunday, March 6.