Mercury Theater Chicago to Host 'Producing THE PRODUCERS' Post-Show Discussion

On Sunday, May 29th at 5:30pm Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N. Southport Avenue, will host a post-show discussion titled "Producing THE PRODUCERS" led by director and producer L. Walter Stearns and the cast of THE PRODUCERS.

Audience members will learn what it's really like be to be a producer, learn how this hilarious Mel Brooks' musical was adapted for the intimate Mercury Theater Chicago stage, and hear first-hand what it's like to bring these iconic characters to life each night. We're thrilled to have Patrizia Acerra, Artistic Director of Premiere Theatre & Performance and Executive Director of The International Voices Project, join us as our discussion moderator. Join us right after our matinee performance and tell us why you think THE PRODUCERS has hit the funny bone of four different generations and still makes us laugh today!

THE PRODUCERS skewers Broadway traditions and takes no prisoners as it proudly proclaims itself an "equal opportunity offender!" Hailed as one of, if not the funniest Broadway musicals of all time, THE PRODUCERS spoofs the big, old-fashioned Broadway musical while paying tribute to it at the same time. It features a riotous mix of eccentric characters and show-stopping songs including "I Wanna Be a Producer," "When You Got It, Flaunt It," "Prisoners of Love" and of course "Springtime for Hitler". THE PRODUCERS was first staged in Chicago in 2000 and later opened on Broadway in 2001 to rave reviews. It is the recipient of the most Tony Awards in Broadway history (12, including Best Musical).

The beautifully renovated Mercury Theater Chicago is an intimate jewel box of a theater in the heart of the Southport Corridor, a sophisticated neighborhood of restaurants and boutiques just steps from Wrigley Field. A delightful theater destination, Mercury Theater Chicago takes care of its guests from the moment they arrive with valet service and dining at its adjoining new restaurant Grassroots, neighborhood eatery featuring simple, yet delicious farm to table comfort food, in a warm, inviting atmosphere.

The post-show discussion "Producing The Producers" will be held on May 29th and will begin at 5:30pm following our matinee performance. The performance schedule for THE PRODUCERS is Wednesdays at 8pm, Thursdays at 3pm and 8pm, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 3pm and 8pm and Sundays at 3pm.

Individual tickets range from $30-$65, and are available online at www.MercuryTheaterChicago.com, over the phone at 773.325.1700, or in person at 3745 N. Southport Avenue, Chicago.

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