"Tiger of Bengal at the Baghdad zoo," a war in Iraq play by Rajiv Joseph who was a renowned production in Los Angeles, may come to Broadway in the spring with Robin Williams in the title role.
Moises Kaufman, who led the production of Los Angeles, said Monday that commitment in New York depended on continue the negotiations between the producers, Robyn Goodman and Kevin McCollum and Mr. Williams.While he was still an insured thing, Mr. Kaufman expressed optimism that exhibit, finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in drama this year arrived on Broadway.(The site Broadway.com for the first time that production would open on Broadway in the spring).
Set at the beginning of invasion of the Iraq, room regarding replicas of violence and brutality under Saddam Hussein and the war with character - a Tiger Zoo - providing humorous comments and reflections philosophical throughout.
Kevin Tighe played the role in a production which was remounted at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles .the Kirk Douglas Theatre ' possible addition of Mr. Williams to cast is a recognition of how it is difficult for a new piece reach Broadway without an attached star.
Otherwise, Mr. Kaufman said that the Broadway production proposed would be very similar to the Edition, with some adjustments.He has refused to comment on the specifics of the negotiations with Mr. Williams, but said that he believed that the comedian and actor would be "a great fit" for the part of the Tiger.
"There are many intelligent and sarcasm and humour in this character, which has a view we fatal," said Mr. Kaufman. ""There is something about keen intelligence and unblurry Tiger eye when I think Robin."
"Tiger of Bengal" would be Mr. Williams Broadway acting debut; he appeared in "Waiting for Godot" Off Broadway in 1988 and made three performances of comedy on foot on Broadway in 2002.
Mrs. Goodman did not return telephone calls Monday, while Mr. McCollum was vacances.M.Joseph, in a brief telephone conversation said advertisement was expected later this week, but declined further comment.
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