Young Frankenstein 2007

Run Time:
2 hours and 40 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 13+
Opened: November 8, 2007
Closing: January 04, 2009

Young Frankenstein - 2007 - Broadway History , Info & More

Paramount Theatre
2025 Broadway Oakland, CA

The classic Mel Brooks movie is ALIVE... and it's Broadway's award-winning MONSTER HIT!



You'll have a monstrously good time at this spectacular new production, winner of the 2008 Outer Critics Circle Award and the Broadway.com Audience Award for BEST MUSICAL!



Don't miss the sensational cast delivering all your favorite moments from the classic film, plus brand-new show-stopping numbers for the Broadway stage, including "Transylvania Mania," "He Vas My Boyfriend" and "Puttin' on the Ritz."



This wickedly inspired re-imagining of the Frankenstein legend follows bright young Dr. Frankenstein (that's Fronkensteen) as he attempts to create a monster—but not without scary and hilarious complications. The brains behind the laughter is mad genius and three-time Tony winner Mel Brooks himself—who wrote the music and lyrics and co-wrote the book—along with his record-breaking team from The Producers: five-time Tony-winning director and choreographer Susan Stroman and three-time Tony-winning writer Thomas Meehan.

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YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Bids Broadway Goodbye January 4, 2009
by Eddie Varley - January 4, 2009

Young Frankenstein will close on Broadway on Janury 4, 2009. The announcement was made by Producer Robert F.X. Sillerman. The show opened in November 2007 at the Hilton Theatre.

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN to Close January 4, 2009
by Robert Diamond - November 23, 2008

The New York Times reports that Young Frankenstein will close on Broadway on Janury 4, 2009. The announcement was made by Producer Robert F.X. Sillerman. The show opened in November 2007 at the Hilton Theatre.

Cory English is YOUNG FRANK's New 'Igor' Starting 11/25
by Eddie Varley - November 19, 2008

Cory English begins as the new Igor in Mel Brooks' award-winning Young Frankenstein this Tuesday, November 25th, at Broadway's Hilton Theatre (213 W 42nd St), joining current cast members Roger Bart, Shuler Hensley, Beth Leavel, Fred Applegate, Michele Ragusa, and Kelly Sullivan. Young Frankenstein's original Igor, Christopher Fitzgerald - Tony nominated for his performance - completes his run Sunday, November, 23rd.

Brooks Offers Black 'YOUNG FRANK' Role?
by Eddie Varley - November 16, 2008

Today's Page Six in the Sunday New York Post reports that Mel Brooks asked 'Tropic Thunder' star Jack Black to join the Broadway cast of his 'Young Frankenstein,' when the comic actor asked which role - Igor or Dr. Frankenstein? Brooks said 'either one,' but Black politely declined according to the Page Six columnist.

Young Frankenstein Celebrated First Year on Broadway 11/8
by Eddie Varley - November 11, 2008

Robert F.X. Sillerman and Mel Brooks and the company of The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, a new musical comedy from the creative team of the 12-time Tony Award winning smash The Producers, recently celebrated their one year anniversary. The show opened on Broadway November 8th 2007 at the Hilton Theatre (213 W 42nd St). Previews began October 11th 2007

Cloris Leachman Confirms YOUNG FRANK Offer on 'The View'
by Eddie Varley - October 30, 2008

Cloris Leachman confirmed this morning on ABC's The View that she did indeed get the offer to reprise her film role of Frau Blucher for the Broadway production of Young Frankenstein.

Leachman to Go 'Dancing' with YOUNG FRANK?
by Eddie Varley - October 29, 2008

According to The New York Post's PAGE SIX, Mel Brooks might have changed his 'tune' when it comes to Cloris Leachman reprising her film role of Frau Blucher in his Broadway production of Young Frankenstein. Last year, Mel Brooks, creator and producer of the Broadway musical comedy, told Leachman that, at 81, she was too old for the role of Frau Blucher (the character she originated in his 1974 movie). Despite a stellar audition, Brooks was concerned that Leachman didn't have the 'stamina' for eight shows a week reports the Post.

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN to Tour in Fall 2009
by Robert Diamond - September 24, 2008

Variety reports that Young Frankenstein will head out on tour in the fall of 2009, produced by Robert F.X. Sillerman. In what the paper describes as a 'leaner effort', Sillerman states that 'with 'Young Frankenstein,' most engagements are two to four weeks. Very few are six weeks.'

Sullivan Rolls Around In Young Frankenstein
by TJ Fitzgerald - August 26, 2008

Actress Kelly Sullivan talks about her new role as Inga in Mel Brooks' smash Broadway musical.

Michele Ragusa Joins 'Young Frankenstein' Tonight, 8/5
by Faetra Petillo - August 5, 2008

Beth Leavel, Michele Ragusa and Kelly Sullivan become the new leading ladies of Mel Brooks' award-winning Young Frankenstein this summer at the Hilton Theatre (213 W 42nd St), joining original cast members Roger Bart, Shuler Hensley, Fred Applegate and Christopher Fitzgerald. Kelly Sullivan will assume the role of Inga on Tuesday, July 8th; Tony winner Beth Leavel (Drowsy Chaperone) will become Frau Blucher on Tuesday, July 22nd and Michele Ragusa (Adrift in Macao) takes over the role of Elizabeth on Tuesday, August 5th.

Young Frankenstein Special To Air On Fox 6/29
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2008

The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein is the subject of a FOX 5 hour-long special, 'Young Frankenstein: Alive on Broadway,' to air this Sunday night June 29th at 5PM on Channel 5.

Young Frankenstein Special To Air On Fox 6/29
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2008

The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein is the subject of a FOX 5 hour-long special, 'Young Frankenstein: Alive on Broadway,' to air this Sunday night June 29th at 5PM on Channel 5.

Leavel, Ragusa and Sullivan Join 'Frankenstein' This Summer
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2008

Beth Leavel, Michele Ragusa and Kelly Sullivan become the new leading ladies of Mel Brooks' award-winning Young Frankenstein this summer at the Hilton Theatre (213 W 42nd St), joining original cast members Roger Bart, Shuler Hensley, Fred Applegate and Christopher Fitzgerald. Kelly Sullivan will assume the role of Inga on Tuesday, July 8th; Tony winner Beth Leavel (Drowsy Chaperone) will become Frau Blucher on Tuesday, July 22nd and Michele Ragusa (Adrift in Macao) takes over the role of Elizabeth on Tuesday, August 5th.

Outer Critics Circle Nominees Announced!
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2008

On Monday, April 21st the Outer Critics Circle Nominees were announced at the Algonguin Hotel in Manhattan. The Outer Circle Awards are chosen by a group a theater critics and writers covering Broadway for publications outside of the New York City area.

Megan Mullally of 'Frankenstein' To Co-Host 'Live' 3/26
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2008

Young Frankenstein's Megan Mullally is scheduled to co-host 'Live with Regis & Kelly' Wednesday, March 26th. This national program airs locally on WABC - 7 at 9:00am.

Photo Coverage: FutureStage Students @ 'Frakenstein'
by Peter James Zielinski - March 13, 2008

On Wednesday, March 12 2008 Roger Bart and the cast of 'Young Frankenstein welcomed 75 Fidelity FutureStage students from Long Island City High School (in Queens)to a performance of the hit musical 'Young Frankenstein' and to a post-show talk back immediately following the matinee performance, which the students will have seen for free.

Enter to Win: Transylvania Travel Bureau Writing Contest!
by Contests Broadway - February 18, 2008

Enter BroadwayWorld.com's latest contest, for a chance to become a published writer at one of the net's leading tourist publications, the Transylvania Travel Bureau!

Mel Brooks to Sign CDs at 'Young Frankenstein' 2/27 Matinee
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2008

Immediately following Young Frankenstein's matinee performance on Wednesday, February 27th, Mel Brooks will sign copies of the show's cast recording in the Hilton Theatre lobby. The signing will be open only to ticket holders for that afternoon's performance.

'Young Frankenstein: Alive On Broadway' 1-Hour Special Airs Feb.10 on MY9
by BWW News Desk - February 8, 2008

The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein is the subject of a WWOR/MY9 hour-long special, 'Young Frankenstein: Alive on Broadway,' to air this Sunday night February 10 at 7PM on Channel 9.

Photo Coverage: Mel Brooks at 'Young Frankenstein' CD Signing
by Walter McBride - January 16, 2008

Hollywood movie-maker and Broadway producer, Mel Brooks, attended a CD-singing for the original cast recording CD release of his new musical Young Frankenstein on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 5PM at the Barnes & Noble in Lincoln Center.

Photo Coverage: 'Young Frankenstein' NY Times Arts & Leisure Week
by Walter McBride - January 14, 2008

On Sunday, January 13 from 8-9:15PM the stars and creatives of Young Frankenstein participated in a discussion entitled 'Screen to Stage: It's Alive!' as interviewed by Campbell Robertson of the 'New York Times' during 2008 Arts & Leisure Week.

Bart & Foster 'Roll in the Hay' on 'Letterman' Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 3, 2008

Young Frankenstein's Roger Bart, Sutton Foster, and Christopher Fitzgerald will perform 'Roll in the Hay' on 'The Late Show with David Letterman' Thursday, January 3. 'The Late Show with David Letterman' airs nationally on CBS at 11:35pm.

Megan Mullally Guests on Talk-Shows Dec & Jan
by BWW News Desk - December 5, 2007

Young Frankenstein's Megan Mullally is scheduled to appear as the lead guest on the following talk shows in December and January.

Shuler Hensley on WOR-710 'Steve Malzberg Show' 11/28
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2007

Tony Award-winner Shuler Hensley will be a guest on 'The Steve Malzberg Show' tomorrow, Wednesday, November 28 at 5:30PM on WOR Radio 710 HD/New York. Hensley will be discussing his current role as The Monster in Mel Brooks' new Broadway musical Young Frankenstein

Young Frankenstein FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Roll, Roll, Roll in the Hay!
My Boyfriend!
Deep Love
Puttin' On the Ritz
Overture
The Happiest Town in Town
The Brain
Please Don't Touch Me
Together Again
Roll in the Hay
Join the Family Business
He Vas My Boyfriend
Life, Life
Welcome to Transylvania
Transylvania Mania
He's Loose
Listen to Your Heart
Surprise
Please Send Me Someone
Man About Town
Puttin' on the Ritz
Deep Love
Finale Ultimo
Young Frankenstein has had 5 productions including Broadway which opened in 2007, US Tour which opened in 2009, US Tour which opened in 2009, West End which opened in 2017 and West End which opened in 2017.
Best Scenic Design of a Musical for Robin Wagner.
Young Frankenstein has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Susan Stroman, Outstanding Costume Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for William Ivey Long, Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Susan Stroman, Outstanding Lighting Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Peter Kaczorowski, Outstanding New Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Set Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Robin Wagner, Outstanding Costume Design at the Drama Desk Awards for William Ivey Long, Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for Mel Brooks, Outstanding Orchestrations at the Drama Desk Awards for Doug Besterman, and Outstanding Set Design of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Robin Wagner.

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