The Producers Tour 2002 - Articles Page 17

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 17

Young the Giant to Conquer The 2011 MTV Video Music Awards 8/28
by BWW News Desk - Aug 28, 2011


Continuing the tradition of shining the spotlight on emerging artists, MTV today announced that up and coming indie-rock band, Young the Giant will make their VMA performance debut at the '2011 Video Music Awards.'

SILENCE! The Musical Puts New Block of Seats on Sale Thru 8/27
by BWW News Desk - Aug 27, 2011


Due to overwhelming demand, the producers of SILENCE! The Musical today put a new block of tickets on sale through August 27th.

Way Off Broadway Theater Host Auditions For THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 23, 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.

Photo Flash: Christian Campbell & America Olivo Attend SILENCE! The Musical
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 22, 2011


The steady stream of celebrity spottings continues at SILENCE! The Musical, Off-Broadway's hilarious new smash hit.

SILENCE! The Musical Extends Run Thru 9/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 16, 2011


The Off-Broadway smash hit, SILENCE! The Musical, has sold out every single performance since opening on July 9th.

WOB Dinner Theater Presents THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW 10/30-31
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 15, 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.

Photo Flash: SILENCE! Cast in the Recording Studio
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 10, 2011


The stars of SILENCE! The Musical, Brent Barrett and Jenn Harris, along with the entire cast headed into Yellow Sound Lab recording studio, NYC to create the original cast recording this past Monday, August 8th. The recording is set to be released by Ghostlight Records in October and finally musical comedy fans outside of New York will be able to enjoy the critically acclaimed score, including such song selections as 'If I Could Smell Her C---' and 'Put the F--king Lotion in the Basket.'

Photo Flash: James Earl Jones & Lea DeLaria Visit SILENCE! The Musical
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 9, 2011


The parade of celebrities continues at SILENCE! The Musical, Off-Broadway's newest smash hit, at Theatre 80.

SILENCE! The Musical Records Cast Album Today
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 8, 2011


The stars of SILENCE! The Musical, Brent Barrett and Jenn Harris, along with the entire cast are heading into Yellow Sound Lab recording studio, NYC to create the original cast recording today, August 8th.

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL to Get Cast Recording!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 4, 2011


The stars of SILENCE! The Musical, Brent Barrett and Jenn Harris, along with the entire cast are heading into Yellow Sound Lab recording studio, NYC to create the original cast recording this Monday, August 8th. The recording will be released by Ghostlight Records in October and finally musical comedy fans outside of New York will be able to enjoy the critically acclaimed score, including such song selections as 'If I Could Smell Her C---' and 'Put the F--king Lotion in the Basket.' SILENCE! The Musical is the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, with book by Hunter Bell, music & lyrics by Jon and Al Kaplan, and direction and choreography by Christopher Gattelli. The production opened to rave reviews on July 9th at Theatre 80, located at 80 St. Marks Place (between First & Second Ave.) Due to popular demand, the Producers yesterday put a new block of tickets on sale through September 24th. Also featured in the cast of SILENCE! The Musical are Callan Bergmann, Stephen Bienskie, Harry Bouvy, Ashlee Dupré, Deidre Goodwin, Jeff Hiller, Howard Kaye, and Lucia Spina. Music Supervisor is Mark Hartman, with orchestrations by Brian J. Nash.

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Extends Through 9/24
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 3, 2011


Due to overwhelming demand, the Producers of SILENCE! The Musical today put a new block of tickets on sale through September 24th. Brent Barrett and Jenn Harris head the cast of 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 and choreography by Christopher Gattelli. The production opened to rave reviews on July 9th at Theatre 80, located at 80 St. Marks Place (between First & Second Avenue). Also featured in the cast of SILENCE! The Musical are Callan Bergmann, Stephen Bienskie, Harry Bouvy, Ashlee Dupré, Deidre Goodwin, Jeff Hiller, Howard Kaye, and Lucia Spina. Music Supervisor is Mark Hartman, with orchestrations by Brian J. Nash.

CHINGLISH to Play the Longacre Theatre; Previews Begin October 11!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 2, 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 on that day. The opening night and casting will be announced soon.

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of SILENCE! THE MUSICAL
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 2, 2011


The stars of SILENCE! The Musical, Brent Barrett and Jenn Harris, were featured on NBC 4's 'New York Live' on July 26. Click below to go behind the scenes of the new production!

NBC 4 to Feature SILENCE! The Musical 7/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 25, 2011


The stars of SILENCE! The Musical, Brent Barrett and Jenn Harris, will be featured on NBC 4's 'New York Live' this Tuesday, July 26 between 5 & 6 PM on Channel 4.

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL's Hunter Bell, Brent Barrett and Jenn Harris to Appear on NY1's 'On Stage' This Weekend
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 14, 2011


The stars of SILENCE! The Musical, Brent Barrett and Jenn Harris, along with bookwriter Hunter Bell, will be featured on this week's NY1 'On Stage' airing Saturday and Sunday, July 16 and 17 at 9:30 AM & 7:30 PM; Monday, July 18 at 9:30 PM and Tuesday, July 19 at 12:30 AM. NY1's Frank DiLella filmed the interviews earlier this week on the stage at Theatre 80.

Photo Flash: SILENCE! The Musical Rings NASDAQ Closing Bell
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 14, 2011


SILENCE! The Musical star Jenn Harris, bookwriter Hunter Bell and the entire company of Off-Broadway's newest smash hit presided over the closing bell at NASDAQ MarketSite on Tuesday, July 12th.

SILENCE! The Musical Puts New Block of Seats on Sale Thru 8/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 14, 2011


Due to overwhelming demand, the producers of SILENCE! The Musical today put a new block of tickets on sale through August 27th.

STAGE TUBE: The Men of Cumberland County Playhouse's CHICAGO
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jul 14, 2011


Summer in Tennessee sizzles as Cumberland County Playhouse turns up the heat with its production of Kander and Ebb's Chicago, opening July 21 in an all-new staging that brings the 1920s roaring back. Chicago features music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb (the team behind Cabaret, Steel Pier and The Scottsboro Boys). In this video, get to know the Men of Chicago!

Photo Flash: Joan Rivers Visits SILENCE THE MUSICAL
by Lauren Wolman - Jul 7, 2011


Saturday evening July 2nd, Joan Rivers was spotted in the audience at SILENCE! The Musical, the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, at Theatre 80, located at 80 St. Marks Place (between First & Second Ave.) The legendary comedienne/actress was the first to leap to her feet at the end of the performance, leading the standing ovation. Joan chatted with the cast after the show and she even offered some tongue-in-cheek advice to leading lady Jenn Harris regarding her first scene. Jenn replied, 'You're an asshole!' The two actresses fell into each others arms dissolved in laughter.

STAGE TUBE: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Performs at the Tonys!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 12, 2011


The 2011 Tony Awards are now underway at the Beacon Theatre in Manhattan, and Norbert Leo Butz and the cast of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN just performed live at the Beacon Theatre, where all the action is happening. Click below to check out their performance of 'Don't Break the Rules!'

2011 Tony Awards: THE BOOK OF MORMON Wins 'Best Orchestrations'
by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 12, 2011


Nominations in 26 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing's 65th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were announced May 3, 2011 by Tony Award winning actor Matthew Broderick and Tony Award winning actress Anika Noni Rose, at the Tony Award Nominations Announcement sponsored by IBM.

HELLO, DOLLY! next up for The Renaissance Players 6/10-26
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jun 1, 2011


One of Broadway's biggest musical hits ever - Hello, Dolly! - winner of 10 Tony Awards, is next onstage at Dickson's Renaissance Center as The Renaissance Players present the musical comedy by Jerry Herman, known to many as 'the king of showtunes,' running June 10-26.

A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL to Launch National Tour in November!
by Nicole Rosky - May 24, 2011


This holiday season, America's #1 Christmas movie comes to life on stage as a hilarious holiday musical. A Christmas Story, The Musical! features a bright holiday score by composer/lyricist team Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and a book by Joseph Robinette based on the writings of radio humorist Jean Shepherd and the 1983 holiday film favorite. Acclaimed director/choreographer Warren Carlyle (Broadway's Finian's Rainbow, Follies at The Kennedy Center, An Evening With Hugh Jackman) will helm the production. Peter Billingsley, who starred as Ralphie in the original 1983 film, serves as a producer for the holiday tour.

Artist's Rep Presents a New Adaptation of Chekhov’s THE CHERRY ORCHARD, Closes 5/22
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2011


Artists Rep is pleased to present the World Premiere of Richard Kramer's striking new adaptation of one of literature's most-read and referenced plays, The Cherry Orchard. Peer into an avant-garde interpretation of this classic Chekhov story that takes on a magical quality as a family grapples with the impending foreclosure of their estate. The production will close on May 22, 2011.

Max & Ruby Come To The St. George Theatre In SI
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2011


For over 3 decades families around the globe have embarked on fun and imaginative adventures with beloved bunny siblings, Max & Ruby.

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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