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The Producers is a hilarious musical creation of Mel Brooks, a comedic mastermind. Brooks wears multiple hats for this production, acting as composer, lyricist, and co-writer of the book alongside Thomas Meehan. Adapted from Brooks' own 1968 film, The Producers premiered on Broadway in 2001 and ran for an impressive 2,502 performances.
The plot centers around Max Bialystock, a flamboyant and down-on-his-luck Broadway producer, who hatches a scheme with uptight accountant Leo Bloom. Their plan? To raise a fortune by intentionally producing the worst musical ever made, a surefire flop titled "Springtime for Hitler." However, their ridiculous plan backfires spectacularly when the outrageously offensive show becomes a smash hit, throwing Max, Leo, and the entire theater scene into hilarious chaos.
The Producers became a multi-award-winning phenomenon. It smashed records on Broadway, winning a staggering 12 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. This outrageous comedy continues to tickle audiences with its dark humor, catchy tunes, and unforgettable characters.
- Mel Brooks
- Thomas Meehan
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Tony Awards and Nominations for THE PRODUCERS
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| 2001 | Best Musical | Winner |
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FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Sally Field Performing Arts Center (6/1 - 6/9) | |
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Change The Game
McCadden (6/9 - 6/16) NEW MUSICAL
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Renee Fleming In Recital
LA Opera at Dorothy Chandler Pavillion (6/15 - 6/15) | |
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A Faery Hunt Adventure and Their Animal Friends
Kindred Spirits Care Farm (8/18 - 8/18) | |
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Convenience
The Henry Murray Stage at The Matrix Theatre (6/8 - 6/28) | |
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Solve It Squad
Theatre 68 Arts Complex (6/14 - 6/15) | |
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FRIDA-Stroke of Passion- IMMERSIVE
CASA 0101 theater (5/31 - 6/9) | |
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Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra with Gabriela Montero
Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall at Segerstrom Center for the Arts (5/24 - 5/24) | |
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Treya’s Last Dance – a Santa Monica Playhouse Benefit Series Special Event
Santa Monica Playhouse - The Other Space (5/31 - 6/1) | ||
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