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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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Roberts Studio Theatre at Calderwood Pavilion (4/23 - 4/28)
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The Full Monty
The Umbrella Arts Center (4/26 - 5/19) | |
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I Hear America Singing: Songs for the People and The American Songbook
St. Luke's Episcopal Church (4/27 - 4/28) | |
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The Stands
Firehouse Center for the Arts (5/3 - 5/5) | |
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NUTS by Tom Topor
Barnstable Comedy Club (5/2 - 5/19) | |
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A Wrinkle in Time
Wheelock Family Theatre (4/13 - 5/11) | |
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The Queen of Versailles
Emerson Colonial Theatre (7/16 - 8/18) | |
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THT Rep presents Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare
The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts (4/18 - 5/12) | |
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Les Miserables
Boston Opera House (8/13 - 8/25) | |
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