Geraint was in New York playing the part of Edmond in
King Lear, which starred
Christopher Plummer in the title role, when he was asked to play Cyrano in
Michael Kahn's production of Rostand's play.
Stacy Keach had been signed on for the role, but when his knee surgery failed to heal in time, they knew that they needed a replacement within a few days' time, and Geraint was deemed to be the best choice to take it on at the last minute.