The Producers Tour 2002 - Articles Page 16

Opened: September 18, 2002
Closing: January 30, 2004

The Producers - 2002 - US Tour History , Info & More

Based on the film by Mel Brooks

A New Mel Brooks Musical. Adapted by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan from Brooks’ 1968 film of the same name, with lyrics by Brooks and music by Brooks and Glen Kelly. As in the film, the story concerns two theatrical producers who scheme to get rich by overselling interests in a Broadway flop. Complications arise when the show unexpectedly turns out to be successful.



The original production opened on Broadway on April 19, 2001, starring Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick, and ran for 2,502 performances, winning a record-breaking 12 Tony Awards. It spawned a successful London production running for three years, national tours, many productions internationally and a 2005 film version.

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The Producers - 2002 - US Tour Articles Page 16

The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre Presents PINKALICIOUS �" THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - Jan 21, 2012


The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre launched its Children Theatre in 1996 with an original production of Sleeping Beauty.

WaterTower Announces Artists, Schedule for 2012 Out of the Loop Fringe Fest
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 18, 2012


WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced the line-up for the 2012 Out of the Loop Fringe Festival, March 1-11 at the Addison Theatre Centre.

EXCLUSIVE: Regent's Park Theatre's INTO THE WOODS to Play Central Park's Delacorte Theater in 2012
by Robert Diamond - Jan 9, 2012


BroadwayWorld.com has learned that the hit open-air production of INTO THE WOODS that played London's Regent's Park Theatre in 2011 is now planning for a transfer to Central Part's Delacorte Theater as part of the Public Theater's Summer 2012 programming. Casting is said to be underway already for the role of 'The Witch' and that the producers are seeking a big name. Nothing officially has been announced on a possible transfer, as The Public is expecting to announce the 2012 summer season at the Delacorte sometime next month. The Public Theatre had no comment by press time.

The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre Presents PINKALICIOUS �" THE MUSICAL
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 28, 2011


The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre launched its Children Theatre in 1996 with an original production of Sleeping Beauty.

BWW's BEST OF 2011 Video Flashback - The Top 50!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 27, 2011


2012 is quickly approaching, and in celebration of the new year, BroadwayWorld will celebrate 2011 with lists of our biggest features of the year! Below are BroadwayWorld.com's most popular videos from 2011 (in no particular order)! Catch up below on anything that you might have missed from the past year on BroadwayWorld.com!

WOB Dinner Theater Hosts Auditions For JEKYLL & HYDE - THE MUSICAL
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 22, 2011


The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre's 2012 Season opens January 13th with the Broadway classic Damn Yankees.

Seth MacFarlane Set to Play at the Blue Note Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 23, 2011


Creator of the hit Television Show Family Guy and acclaimed vocalist Seth MacFarlane will present music from his 2011 Grammy-nominated recording Music Is Better Than Words in his Blue Note debut on December 23 at 1:00am. The recording features lesser-known gems of the 40's and 50's like "It's Easy To Remember," "The Night They Invented Champagne," "She's Wonderful Too" and many more. At the Blue Note, MacFarlane will front his quartet with guests to be announced. *In addition to MacFarlane's Blue Note performance on Dec. 23, he will appear at the Highline Ballroom on Dec. 21 with a big band conducted by producer and arrange Joel McNeely.

MusicalFare Theatre Presents THE HOLIDAY GUYS
by BWW News Desk - Dec 22, 2011


MusicalFare Theatre is set to present a special holiday event for two performances only: THE HOLIDAY GUYS starring Broadway actors Jeffry Denman and Marc Kudisch. Mr. Kudisch is a three-time Tony Award Nominee, three-time Drama Desk Nominee and two-time Outer Critics Circle Award Nominee.

MusicalFare Theatre Presents THE HOLIDAY GUYS 12/21-22
by BWW News Desk - Dec 21, 2011


MusicalFare Theatre presents an exclusive holiday event: THE HOLIDAY GUYS, for two performances only- Dec. 21st and 22nd at 7pm.

MusicalFare Theatre Presents THE HOLIDAY GUYS 12/21-22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 16, 2011


MusicalFare Theatre presents an exclusive holiday event: THE HOLIDAY GUYS, for two performances only- Dec. 21st and 22nd at 7pm.

Seth MacFarlane Set to Play at the Blue Note, 12/23
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 9, 2011


Creator of the hit Television Show Family Guy and acclaimed vocalist Seth MacFarlane will present music from his 2011 Grammy-nominated recording Music Is Better Than Words in his Blue Note debut on December 23 at 1:00am. The recording features lesser-known gems of the 40's and 50's like "It's Easy To Remember," "The Night They Invented Champagne," "She's Wonderful Too" and many more. At the Blue Note, MacFarlane will front his quartet with guests to be announced. *In addition to MacFarlane's Blue Note performance on Dec. 23, he will appear at the Highline Ballroom on Dec. 21 with a big band conducted by producer and arrange Joel McNeely.

Producer's Guild of America Announces 2012 TV Series Nominations
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 7, 2011


The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today the Television Series nominees that will advance in the voting process for the 23rd Annual Producers Guild Awards.

MusicalFare Theatre Presents THE HOLIDAY GUYS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 6, 2011


MusicalFare Theatre is set to present a special holiday event for two performances only: THE HOLIDAY GUYS starring Broadway actors Jeffry Denman and Marc Kudisch. Mr. Kudisch is a three-time Tony Award Nominee, three-time Drama Desk Nominee and two-time Outer Critics Circle Award Nominee.

WOB Celebrates the Holidays with CHRISTMAS TIDINGS 11/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 7, 2011


The holidays are always the busiest time of the year at The Way Off Broadway Dinner. Whether it's the theatre's mainstage production, Children's Theatre show, or one of the many holiday events, including the popular Breakfast with Santa (and Mrs. Claus), once December rolls around, there is usually one, two, or even three shows a day at the popular entertainment venue located in the Willowtree Plaza directly off The Golden Mile in Frederick, MD.

BWW Reviews: LOVE AND OTHER STRESSES at Toronto Centre for the Arts
by Mark Andrew Lawrence - Nov 1, 2011


Encore Entertainment presents an original revue built around a variety of show tunes and exploring the modern day stresses of love, marriage and family life. Featuring songs the scores of HAIR, WICKED, GUYS AND DOLLS, COMPANY and many other shows, LOVE AND OTHER STRESSES offers a program of sparkling entertainment.

November at Met Room Brings Yvonne Constant, Annie Ross To The Stage
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2011


Cover charges vary by performer. Most shows range from $15 to $35, with some exceptions. Each show's cover charge is listed in the show information on the calendar page. Feel free to call the Metropolitan Room with any questions regarding cover charges.

Way Off Broadway Theater Presents THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, 10/30 & 31
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2011


The Frederick theatre scene will be rockin' this Halloween as Way Off Broadway and Stock•ing Productions team up to bring the cult classic The Rocky Horror Show to the stage for a special Halloween presentation. The limited engagement will have performances on Sunday, October 30th and Monday, October 31st.

WOB Dinner Theater Presents THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW 10/30-31
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2011


In addition to its Mainstage and Children's Theatre seasons, The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre is also known for presenting a number of events throughout the year including interactive murder mysteries, princess and fairytale breakfasts, a wildly popular Breakfast with Santa (and Mrs. Claus), as well as special theatrical productions.

November at Met Room Brings Yvonne Constant, Annie Ross To The Stage
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 17, 2011


Cover charges vary by performer. Most shows range from $15 to $35, with some exceptions. Each show's cover charge is listed in the show information on the calendar page. Feel free to call the Metropolitan Room with any questions regarding cover charges.

CHINGLISH Begins Previews Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2011


According to the Chinese Almanac, Tuesday, October 11th is a good day for starting a business. So the producers of CHINGLISH, the new comedy about an American businessman doing business in China by Tony Award-winning and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly), have decided to start performances today.

TITANOBOA: MONSTER SNAKE Comes to the Smithsonian Channel in Spring 2012
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 4, 2011


Slithering in at 48 feet long and weighing an estimated one-and-a-half tons, the largest snake the world has ever seen will be brought back to life for television viewers in the spring of 2012. Sixty million years ago, in the mysterious era after the mass extinction of the dinosaurs, a colossal snake related to modern boa constrictors ruled a lost world that is only now coming to light. With exclusive access, Smithsonian Channel and Wide-Eyed Entertainment will tell the extraordinary true story in TITANOBOA: MONSTER SNAKE.

Way Off Broadway Theater Presents THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, 10/30 & 31
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 4, 2011


The Frederick theatre scene will be rockin' this Halloween as Way Off Broadway and Stock•ing Productions team up to bring the cult classic The Rocky Horror Show to the stage for a special Halloween presentation. The limited engagement will have performances on Sunday, October 30th and Monday, October 31st.

SILENCE! The Musical Closes Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 24, 2011


SILENCE! The Musical, the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, with book by Hunter Bell, music & lyrics by Jon and Al Kaplan, and direction & choreography by Christopher Gattelli, officially opened on July 9th to unanimous rave reviews at Theatre 80 and immediately became a sold-out smash hit.

Way Off Broadway Theater Host Auditions For THE ROCKY HORROR , 9/12
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2011


The Rocky Horror Show was written by Richard O'Brien and first premiered in London in 1973 and went on to spin off a movie adaptation in 1975 starring Tim Curry as Frank N Furter, Susan Sarandon as Janet, and Barry Bostwick as Brad.

SILENCE! The Musical Plays Final 16 Performances
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 30, 2011


SILENCE! The Musical, the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, with book by Hunter Bell, music & lyrics by Jon and Al Kaplan, and direction & choreography by Christopher Gattelli, officially opened on July 9th to unanimous rave reviews at Theatre 80 and immediately became a sold-out smash hit.

Other Productions of The Producers

2001   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2002   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
2003   US Tour 2nd National Tour
US Tour
2003   Canada Toronto Production
Canada
2004   West End London Production
West End
2006   Las Vegas
Las Vegas
2007   Lincolnshire, IL (Regional) Regional Premiere
Lincolnshire, IL (Regional)

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