The Producers Tour 2002 - Articles Page 23

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 23

Hunter Foster to Bloom with The Producers Return, 7/27
by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2006


Tony Award-nominee Hunter Foster will reprise his performance as Leo Bloom opposite John Treacy Egan's Max Bialystock in The Producers beginning July 27th

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Cara Cooper of 'The Wedding Singer'
by Adrienne Onofri - Jun 16, 2006


Life imitated art on the '42nd Street' tour for Cara, who's now an expert at last-minute understudying.

The Fantasticks Returns to New York; Previews Begin July 28
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2006


Steven Baruch, Marc Routh, Richard Frankel and Thomas Viertel announced today that they will present a new production of THE FANTASTICKS, the world's longest running musical, beginning preview performances on Friday, July 28, 2006 and opening on Thursday, August 17 at New York's brand new Snapple Theater Center (210 West 50th Street at Broadway).

Rosie Confirms to BroadwayWorld, She's Going to 'The View'
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2006


With rumors swirling around the net the past couple of days, and an official announcement expected tomorrow, Rosie O'Donnell confirmed tonight to BroadwayWorld.com's Michael Roberts that she is headed for ABC's 'The View.'

'The Rosie O'Donnell' Show Headed to DVD
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2006


According to the actress/comedian herself, 'The Rosie O'Donnell Show'--which for years promoted Broadway musicals and performers to its wide TV audience--is headed to DVD

UK Roundup - Sunday in the Park, Christopher Eccleston, Royal Court
by Jake Brunger - Jan 9, 2006


Sunday in the Park with George looks for further life after the Chocolate Factory, Christopher Eccleston's West End return is cancelled and David Ian tops the annual Stage 100 list

Full Casting Announced for TARZAN, The Broadway Musical
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2005


The production will star Josh Strickland as Tarzan, Jenn Gambatese as Jane, Merle Dandridge as Kala, Shuler Hensley as Kerchak, Chester Gregory II as Terk, Timothy Jerome as Professor Porter and Donnie Keshawarz as Clayton. Daniel Manche and Alex Rutherford will alternate in the role of Young Tarzan.

John Treacy Egan Takes Over in Producers October 25, Jai Rodriguez Joins as Carmen Ghia November 1
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2005


THE PRODUCERS the new MEL BROOKS musical proudly announces that John Treacy Egan will become the newest 'Max Bialystock' on Broadway, beginning Tuesday, October 25. In other casting news, 'Queer Eye For The Straight Guy' culture maven, Jai Rodriguez, returns to Broadway, stepping into the role of 'Carmen Ghia', beginning Tuesday, November 1.

Oscar Plays 1000th Producers Performance as Max, Sept. 1
by BWW News Desk - Aug 31, 2005


Brad Oscar will mark his one thousandth performance as Max Bialystock in The Producers on September 1st

Kerry Butler, Hunter Foster And Michael Rupert Set For The Man In The White Suit
by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2005


The Man in the White Suit, a workshop production written by Urinetown's Greg Kotis and Mark Hollmann will be featured June 24-26th as part of New York Stage and Film's 2005 summer season.

Second Producers Tour Winds Down in Japan
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2005


Max and Leo, the two Producers tours, will have grossed $222 million dollars as the second tour closes in Japan

ROBESON opens at the Blue Heron Arts Center in May
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2005


Actors Stock Company NYC Presents Miriam Jensen Hendrix's drama ROBESON - An Intimate Portrait of the Later Years of the Entertainer and Activist

2004: The Year Ahead in Los Angeles Theatre
by Timothy Kuryak - Jan 10, 2004


See what you can expect to see on-stage in the coming year in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California!

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