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'Arrested Development' Actor Exits Broadway's 'La Cage aux Folles'

Monday, February 28, 2011
'Arrested Development' Actor Exits Broadway's 'La Cage aux Folles'

According to a news report published in the New York Times, Jeffrey Tambor has exited the Broadway musical show ‘La Cage aux Folles.’

Tambor replaced Kelsey Grammer for the show after Kelsey gave his last performance for the show on Feb. 13. Kelsey played the role of nightclub host Georges. The reason of Kelsey to exit the show was his fourth marriage with Kayte Walsh. Kayte Walsh married Kelsey on Friday.

However, Jeffrey Tambor found it difficult to perform the role of Kelsey for ‘La Cage aux Folles.’ The reason is quite understandable. According to the producers of the show who have issued a statement about Tambor exiting the show, Tambor “was experiencing complications from recent hip surgery and the pain and the challenge of performing in a musical eight times a week proved to be too physically demanding.” It was an amicable split.

On Friday, producers of the show explained that the Arrested Development actor had left the revival after Thursday’s performance. Tambor had performed for the show for more than one week.

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bigmind
bigmind
03/05/11 16:24 Report
I haven't seen this play yet. What is it about?
gary_agent
gary_agent
03/05/11 16:25 Report
La Cage aux Folles is one of those weird instances where the play comes from the movie, not the other way around.
spiritmind
spiritmind
03/05/11 16:28 Report
Have a speedy recovery, Mr. Tambor. I could just imagine how moody he is, just like my dad after a hip surgery.
kickthem
kickthem
03/05/11 16:31 Report
Is this a musical? I think there was an American version of this play that's a musical.
headsplash
headsplash
03/07/11 16:46 Report
He's a funny comedian but needs to recover first before hurting himself at work.
addicted
addicted
03/07/11 16:53 Report
He should've made himself well first before attempting any work.
hardheaded
hardheaded
03/07/11 17:20 Report
I slipped a disc last year and had to walk around with a brance for at least 2 months so I know how this feels.
green statue
green statue
03/07/11 17:21 Report
Get well soon Mr. Tambor! Hip replacement is certainly no laughing matter.
back to me
back to me
03/08/11 09:15 Report
OK nothing to see here kids. Time to move on.
gorgeous may
gorgeous may
03/08/11 09:23 Report
I've loved Mr. Tambor since Arrested Development. I somehow miss that sitcom.
hotmama
hotmama
03/08/11 09:31 Report
The guy just had a hip surgery. One would think he already realized he's not superman.
sexyme
sexyme
03/08/11 09:38 Report
Well, I guess his workaholic tendencies got the best of his judgement.
morning glory
morning glory
03/10/11 08:30 Report
I hope he recovers soon so that I can see this play. It's the one like the stopry of Birdcage right?
redpet
redpet
03/10/11 08:31 Report
Kelsey Grammer became nominated for a Tony for his performance in this play. It's really good.


hardheaded
hardheaded
03/10/11 08:33 Report
This may only show how much of a hardworker he is. Get well soon, Mr. Tambor.


sandwich
sandwich
03/10/11 08:34 Report
It's great that he quit. Or else he might have endangered his health.



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