UPDATE: Roger Rees on Medical Leave from THE VISIT; Producers Release Statement

As previously reported, The Visit's Roger Rees has taken a leave from his role in the new Broadway musical The Visit, with Tom Nelis stepping in for the time being. Today, producers have released a statement on Rees' departure, confirming it's due to medical reasons.

"Roger Rees is undergoing a treatment for a medical condition and while the prognosis is bright, he's currently unable to perform in the show," a statement released today reads. "He'll be back onstage as soon as he can and we can't wait to welcome him back", said producer Tom Kirdahy.

The Visit has been nominated for 5 2015 Tony Awards including Best Musical. The cast is led by Tony Award nominee Chita Rivera as Claire Zachanassian. The Broadway cast also features Tom Nelis as Anton Schell, George Abud as Karl, Jason Danieley as Frederich Kuhn, Matthew Deming as Louis Perch, Diana Dimarzio as Annie Dummermut, David Garrison as Peter Dummermut, Rick Holmes as Father Josef, Ken Krugman as Rudi, Chris Newcomer as Jacob Chicken, Mary Beth Peil as Matilde Schell, Aaron Ramey as Otto Hahnke, Elena Shadow as Ottilie, Timothy Shew as Hans Nusselin, with John Riddle and Michelle Veintimilla.

The Visit is produced by Tom Kirdahy, Edgar Bronfman, Jr., Tom Smedes, Hugh Hayes, Peter Stern, Judith Ann Abrams, Hunter Arnold, Carl Daikeler, Ken Davenport, Rich Affannato, Gabrielle Palitz, in association with Williamstown Theatre Festival.