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Richy Müller Opens 'Rain Man' Run at Dresden’s Comödie With 24 Dates Through May

Müller presents a long-toured, film-independent portrayal that foregrounds inclusion.

Overview

  • Performances start February 13 at Comödie Dresden, with 24 shows scheduled through the end of May.
  • The touring stage adaptation has been on the road across Germany since 2014, and Müller says he is now in his twelfth year with the role.
  • Müller explains he developed his Raymond without modeling Dustin Hoffman’s film performance, only watching the movie after his first stage shows.
  • Therapists from an autism center told him his depiction could be accurate and not derisive, reinforcing the production’s emphasis on dignity.
  • He calls the part physically taxing and concentration-heavy over two hours, and reports consistently strong audiences, including many repeat attendees.