Mel Brooks News

Roger Bart Will Join Australian Cast of BACK TO THE FUTURE

by Emmy Rice — April 6, 2025

Roger Bart, who originated the role of Doc Brown in the Broadway adaptation of Back to the Future, will now be coming back to the role.

REVIEW: THE PRODUCERS Is Brilliantly Funny Escapist Absurdity

by Jade Kops — April 6, 2025

The Producers, Mel Brooks (Book, Music & Lyrics) and Thomas Meehan (Book) musical theatre adaptation of Brooks’ 1967 movie of the same name is given the Hayes Theatre treatment by Julia Robertson (Director).

Roger Bart, Ali Stroker, & More Join Netflix's OFFICE ROMANCE Comedy

by Josh Sharpe — April 2, 2025

Broadway alums Roger Bart, Ali Stroker, and a slew of other new names have joined Office Romance, Netflix's forthcoming romantic comedy film led by Jennifer Lopez.

THE PRODUCERS Announces Riverside Theatres Transfer

by A.A. Cristi — March 31, 2025

Tonight marks the highly anticipated opening night of The Producers at Hayes Theatre Co where the entire season has officially sold out.

Anthony Warlow to Return to ANNIE at Lyric Theatre

by Emmy Rice — March 30, 2025

Producer John Frost for Crossroads Live announced a Brisbane season of the ever- popular Broadway musical Annie at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC from December following seasons at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre and Melbourne’s Princess Theatre.

Review: BIG HAIR: A RAD AND WILD LOVE AFFAIR at Whitefire Theater

by Amanda Callas — March 25, 2025

BIG HAIR: A Rad and Wild Love Affair is a thoughtful, poignant, laugh out loud funny one woman show, a bittersweet slice of nostalgia and a heartfelt homage to the gorgeous, offbeat love story between iconic comics Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner.

Video: Dove Cameron Performs 'Too Much' on THE TONIGHT SHOW

by Josh Sharpe — March 20, 2025

Dove Cameron recently visited The Tonight Show to perform Too Much, her new single released last month.

Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA Sets Auditions at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre

by Josh Sharpe — March 19, 2025

As The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre continues its 2025 Season, the theatre is preparing to begin production on its summer production of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella – The Broadway Musical.

HELL'S KITCHEN, THE OUTSIDERS, and More Set For Denver Center's 2025/26 Broadway Season

by Stephi Wild — March 19, 2025

Denver Center for the Performing Arts Broadway and Cabaret have announced the 2025/26 subscription season and added attractions.

Way Off Broadway Reveals Registration Date For 2025 Summer Theatre Camp

by Stephi Wild — March 19, 2025

Registration for The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre's 2025 Summer Theatre Camp will begin on April 1st.

AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', THE ROOMMATE And More Set for Arizona Theatre Company 2025/2026 Season

by A.A. Cristi — March 18, 2025

Arizona Theatre Company has unveiled the titles for its 58th season.

Review Roundup: DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Menier Chocolate Factory

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 18, 2025

Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen, is now open at Menier Chocolate Factory.

Review: DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS, Menier Chocolate Factory

by Cindy Marcolina — March 18, 2025

Vampires have always had that sexy je ne sais quoi.

Photos: DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS At Menier Chocolate Factory

by A.A. Cristi — March 14, 2025

After sellout, foot-stomping previews at The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, Caledonia Productions and Gavin Kalin Productions have released production images from the record-breaking world premiere of Wild Rose, written by Nicole Taylor (One Day, Three Girls, The C Word, The Nest) and directed by J

SOMETHING ROTTEN! Comes to the Parsons Theatre

by Stephi Wild — March 14, 2025

Northglenn Youth Theatre, an audition-based performance program comprised of middle and high school students, will present Something Rotten! Learn more about the show here!

Hope Mill Theatre Will Offer £10 Tickets For GLORIOUS! and YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN

by Stephi Wild — March 12, 2025

To celebrate Hope Mill Theatre's 10th Anniversary, £10 tickets are being offered for every performance of the venue's two in-house productions of 2025.

Review: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Davies High School Theatre

by Brian Michaels — March 9, 2025

The students of the Davies High School Theatre Department brought Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein: The Musical to life with a production filled with humor, heart, and high-energy performances.

Photos: THE REMARKABLE MISTER HOLMES At Laguna Playhouse

by A.A. Cristi — March 6, 2025

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE is presenting the musical comedy murder mystery, THE REMARKABLE MISTER HOLMES, book by Omri Schein and David Ellenstein, lyrics by Omri Schein, music by Daniel Lincoln, choreography by Jill Gorrie, musical direction by Alby Potts and directed by David Ellenstei

SACCO & VANZETTI ARE DEAD! Announces Debut Run, Tickets On Sale Now

by A.A. Cristi — March 4, 2025

From the team that birthed the Edinburgh Fringe-hit show, Hey, That's My Wife! Good Crack Productions is back with their latest epic satire, Sacco & Vanzetti Are Dead!

Kentwood Players to Hold Auditions for URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 3, 2025

Kentwood Players will hold open auditions for Urinetown: The Musical, featuring Music by Mark Hollman, Lyrics by Mark Hollman and Greg Kotis, and Book by Greg Kotis.