The Producers 2003 - Articles Page 7

Opened: December 11, 2003
Closing: July 04, 2004

The Producers - 2003 - Canada History , Info & More

Canon Theatre
244 Victoria Street (faces 263 Yonge Street near Dundas) Toronto

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 - 2003 - Canada Articles Page 7

THE LAST FIVE YEARS Virtual Production Starring Nasia Thomas and Nicholas Edwards Has Been Extended
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2021


The virtual production of The Last Five Years has been extended. The production, which has been nominated for a Drama League Award for Outstanding Digital Theatre, Individual Production, originally ran March 15-28, and recently returned for an encore engagement from April 13-25. The production will now be available through May 9

VIDEO: THE PRODUCERS Celebrates 20 Years of Scams, Songs, and Showgirls
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 19, 2021


Today we're celebrating the 20th anniversary of Mel Brooks' The Producers, which opened to rave reviews at the St. James Theatre on this day in 2001. 

Virtual Production of THE LAST FIVE YEARS Returns For Extended Run, April 12-25
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2021


The producers of The Last 5 Years have announced a special return engagement of the critically acclaimed virtual production, due to unprecedented audience demand. 

Streaming Version Of THE LAST 5 YEARS Returns For Extended Run
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2021


The producers of The Last 5 Years have announced a special return engagement of the critically acclaimed virtual production, due to unprecedented audience demand. The production, which was recently nominated for a 2021 Drama League Award for Outstanding Digital Theater, Individual Production, will stream for an additional 16 performances, from April 12-25.

Just in! Kate Wetherhead Joins THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical as Co-Book Writer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 22, 2021


Kate Wetherhead, creator of the series “Submissions Only,” author, director and Broadway actress, is writing the book for the new musical The Devil Wears Prada with playwright Paul Rudnick. Kate Wetherhead is the co-creator, writer, director and star of the online comedy 'Submissions Only'.

GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL to be Streamed Benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2021


Gutenberg! The Musical! stars Bobby Conte Thornton and Alex Prakken as overwhelmingly enthusiastic aspiring playwrights Bud and Doug.

BWW Blog: The Best Theatrical/Musical Content On Streaming Services
by Student Blogger: Izzy Betz - Oct 14, 2020


I am here with my first BWW Blog Post to share with you all the best theatrical/musical content available right at your fingertips! 

BWW Exclusive: THE 101 GREATEST MOVIE SCENES of All Time - from CITIZEN KANE to PINK FLAMINGOS, from THE SOUND OF MUSIC to PARASITE
by Peter Nason - May 26, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest scenes in cinema from 1901 to 2020. See if your favorite movie moments made the list!

Weekly Polls RESULTS: What is Your Favorite Movie to Stage Adaptation Throughout the Decades?
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - May 25, 2020


Films from throughout cinematic history have been brought to the Broadway stage for years. Which shows do you pick in each decade?

BWW Exclusive: The 101 Greatest Musical Theatre Characters (1940-2020)
by Peter Nason - Apr 30, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best musical theatre characters from 1940-2020; see if your favorites are on our list of the best characters from Broadway musicals.

Mirvish Productions Will Dim The Marquee Lights Of The Royal Alexandra Theatre To Honour The Life Of Victor A. Young
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2020


Mirvish Productions will remember and honour Victor A. Young's life in the theatre by dimming the marquee lights of the Royal Alexandra Theatre on Tuesday, April 14 at 8 PM.

Shows Shutdown: A Look at Broadway Closures of the 21st Century
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2020


Throughout the short beginning of 21st century alone, Broadway has been dealt a number of blows in various ways and has always managed to find a way back. Read about them here!

BWW Exclusive: The 101 Greatest MOVIE MUSICALS of All Time
by Peter Nason - Mar 30, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best film musicals since the sound era began; see if your favorites made the list!

Aaron Taylor-Johnson & Steve Pemberton Will Star In West End Premiere Of Martin McDonagh's THE PILLOWMAN
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2020


Martin McDonagh, the multi Olivier, BAFTA and Academy Award-winning playwright and screen-writer responsible for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, In Bruges, Seven Psychopaths and Six Shooter, is back in London's West End this summer with his acclaimed iconic play, The Pillowman.

Foothill Music Theatre will Present THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD This February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2020


Multi-award winning Foothill Music Theatre presents the Tony Award-winning musical The Mystery of Edwin Drood.

VIDEO: First Look at ELF THE MUSICAL at Tuacahn Center for the Arts
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2019


Matt Owen, Jillian Gottlieb and Jim J. Bullock celebrate Christmas at Tuacahn Center for the Arts in the a?oesparkle-jollya?? production of Elf the Musical, which began performances on November 30th.

ELF THE MUSICAL Comes To Artisan Center Theater This Christmas
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2019


ELF THE MUSICAL opens at Artisan Center Theater on Friday, November 22, 2019 and runs through Saturday, December 21, 2019. The 196-seat theater-in-the-round is located at 444 East Pipeline Road in Hurst.

The Media Theatre Presents ELF The Musical For The Holidays
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2019


Remember how that movie 'Elf' starring Will Ferrell made you laugh? And how heartwarming it was? Well, 'Elf' is also a Broadway musical, and it's coming to The Media Theatre this holiday season (November 13-January 12). Christian Ryan directs and choreographs. Ben Kapilow is Resident Music Director.

A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS Will Premiere At The Aronoff Center's Procter & Gamble Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2019


Simon Painter, Tim Lawson, and MagicSpace Entertainment, the producers of Broadway's smash hit The Illusionists, are once again bringing together the world's greatest entertainers for a spellbinding and incredible holiday production a?" A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS. This thrilling, festive, fun-for-the-whole-family world premiere event will play the Aronoff Center's Procter & Gamble Hall on Tuesday, November 19 at 7:30 PM.

Civic Theatre Brings ELF THE MUSICAL To The Stage
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2019


Civic Theatre's ELF THE MUSICAL takes the stage at the Tarkington, December 6, 2019. It is Civic's first holiday-themed show since moving to Carmel from Indianapolis in 2011.

BWW Previews: NINE - THE MUSICAL Comes to Norway - 'In a Very Unusual Way'
by Christian Ranke - Oct 15, 2019


Two new female creative producers / directors, with huge aspirations, are about to present the Norwegian premiere production of NINE - THE MUSICAL on October 18.

BWW Interview: Adam Fleming of THE DARE PROJECT Opens Up About HAIRSPRAY, TOE PICK, WICKED, BARE and DARE!
by Ben Rimalower - Oct 9, 2019


Actor-singer-dancer-choreographer Adam Fleming became a part of Broadway history originating the roles of Sketch in Hairspray and Lucas in Bare. In 2005, he starred in David Brind and Adam Salky's acclaimed short film, Dare, about two teenage boys' tense, spark-filled encounter in a pool following high school play practice. Dare gained a cult following as part of Strand Releasing's 'Boys Life' series and ultimately achieved worldwide popularity via more than 12 Million views on Youtube. The fan fervor (and fan fiction!) eventually inspired a sequel, ten years later. The original and the sequel are now being presented together as The Dare Project and attracting new legions of fans.

American Premiere Of London's YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Opens At The Walnut September 11
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2019


Walnut Street Theatre opens its 211th season with Mel Brooks' hilarious musical comedy, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN THE MUSICAL. Directed by Charles Abbott and choreographed by Mary Jane Houdina, the electrifying production begins previews on September 3, opens September 11, and continues through October 20.

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL To Open At Ogunquit Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2019


It's time to grab your best gal pals and head to Ogunquit Playhouse for the hilarious musical comedy Menopause The Musical®, on stage September 4 through September 14. A raucous celebration of womanhood created by Jeanie Linders and inspired by a hot flash and a bottle of wine, Menopause The Musical® applauds women who are on the brink of, in the middle of, or have survived a?oeThe Change.a?? The show is produced by special license from GFour Productions, the producers of MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL®, now in its 18th year, and 14th as the longest-running musical in Las Vegas history. The director of the Ogunquit Playhouse production is Tony Award®-winner Seth Greenleaf. This joyful parody of 25 re-lyricized classic hits from the '60s, '70s, and '80s features chart-toppers including a?oeI Heard it Through the Grapevine that You No Longer See 39,a?? and the disco favorite a?oeStayin' Awake, Stayin' Awake!a?? 

BWW Previews: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN: THE MUSICAL at Walnut Street Theatre
by Greer Firestone - Aug 16, 2019


Walnut Street Theatre opens its 211th season with Mel Brooks' hilarious musical comedy, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN THE MUSICAL. Previews on September 3, opens September 11, and continues through October 20.

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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