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.
Renowned UK singer and performer John Barrowman will star in ROBIN HOOD: THE PANTOMIME ADVENTURE at the New Theatre in Cardiff. The production will run December 12, 2009 through January 24, 2010.
Old Globe Executive Producer Lou Spisto is pleased to announce the complete cast and design team for its world premiere of The First Wives Club - A New Musical, as part of the Globe's 2009 Summer Season.
Two-time Tony Award winners NATHAN LANE (The Producers, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) and BEBE NEUWIRTH (Chicago, Sweet Charity) will star as Gomez and Morticia in THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a new musical based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams. Produced by Stuart Oken, Roy Furman, Michael Leavitt and Five Cent Productions, by special arrangement with Elephant Eye Theatrical, THE ADDAMS FAMILY will open on Broadway Thursday, April 8, 2010 at a Nederlander theatre to be announced. Previews will begin Thursday, March 4, 2010 following a pre-Broadway engagement at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre in Chicago that begins November 13.
Broadway/L.A. today announces the lineup for its 2010 Season, with all productions scheduled to play at its flagship venue, Hollywood's historic Pantages Theatre (6233 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood).
BBC AMERICA will premiere two shows featuring actor, John Barrowman this evening. Best known to U.S. audiences as Captain Jack in BBC AMERICA's top rated series, Torchwood, Barrowman brings his musical theatre expertise to Any Dream Will Do and reveals his personal journey in The Making of Me.
King's Head Theatre Productions in association with Mary Sullivan, John Kotts, Richard Colton and Boysie Bollinger present: THE MURDER GAME
By James Farwell
Starring Michael Praed and Josefina Gabrielle
Press Night: 17 March at 7.30pm
Renowned UK singer and performer John Barrowman will take part in the upcoming summer Henley Festival. Barrowman will guest in the Pure Gold from the Silver Screen concert, Sir Michael Parkinson will host the July 10 evening of songs from the big screen.
King's Head Theatre Productions in association with Mary Sullivan, John Kotts, Richard Colton and Boysie Bollinger present: THE MURDER GAME
By James Farwell
Starring Michael Praed and Josefina Gabrielle
Press Night: 17 March at 7.30pm
Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) and Druid will reteam in presenting Academy Award? winner and four-time Tony Award? nominee Martin McDonagh's play THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, directed by Tony Award? winner Garry Hynes, following an acclaimed UK tour.
The Bridge Project's inaugural 2009 season, which pairs a new version of The Cherry Orchard by Tom Stoppard with The Winter's Tale begins tonight, January 2nd with the first performance of The Cherry Orchard.
Atlantic Theater Company and Druid are proud to announce a four week extension of Martin McDonagh's hit dark comedy THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, which will now play through Sunday, March 1st, 2009 Off Broadway at Atlantic's Linda Gross Theater (336 West 20th Street).
Sam Mendes directs a transatlantic company of actors in a double-bill of classic works for The Bridge Project's inaugural 2009 season, which pairs a new version of The Cherry Orchard by Tom Stoppard with The Winter's Tale. A formidable transatlantic company and creative team will mount these two new productions for seven internationally renowned theaters. Simon Russell Beale leads the British/American cast, playing Lopakhin in The Cherry Orchard and Leontes in The Winter's Tale. He is joined by Sin?ad Cusack as Madame Ranevskaya and Paulina, Richard Easton as Firs and Old Shepherd, Rebecca Hall as Varya and Hermione, Josh Hamilton as Yasha and Polixenes, Ethan Hawke as Trofimov and Autolycus, and Paul Jesson as Gaev and Camilo.
Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) and Druid are proud to reteam in presenting Academy Award? winner and four-time Tony Award? nominee Martin McDonagh?s play THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, directed by Tony Award? winner Garry Hynes, following an acclaimed UK tour.
Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) and Druid are proud to reteam in presenting Academy Award? winner and four-time Tony Award? nominee Martin McDonagh?s play THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, directed by Tony Award? winner Garry Hynes, following an acclaimed UK tour.
Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) and Druid will reteam in presenting Academy Award? winner and four-time Tony Award? nominee Martin McDonagh's play THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, directed by Tony Award? winner Garry Hynes, following an acclaimed UK tour.
WICKED celebrated it's 5th Anniversary on Broadway, October 30th, 2008. BWW TV was there for all the 'celebration throughout Oz'!
Composer/lyricist STEPHEN SCHWARTZ and KERRY ELLIS, current star of the Broadway smash WICKED, dressed as the show's green heroine, Elphaba, The Wicked Witch of The West, will light the Empire State Building green on Monday, October 27 at 12:00PM. The building will shine WICKED green from dusk to midnight on Monday in honor of Wicked's 5th Anniversary Celebration.
Composer/lyricist STEPHEN SCHWARTZ and KERRY ELLIS, current star of the Broadway smash WICKED, dressed as the show's green heroine, Elphaba, The Wicked Witch of The West, will light the Empire State Building green on Monday, October 27 at 12:00PM. The building will shine WICKED green from dusk to midnight on Monday in honor of Wicked's 5th Anniversary Celebration.
Gateway Playhouse is currently presenting the award winning hit musical, 'The Producers' at the Patchogue Theatre, 71 E. Main Street, Patchogue, through September 13.
Gateway Playhouse, Long Island's premiere professional Equity musical theatre, presents the award winning hit musical, 'The Producers' at the Patchogue Theatre, 71 E. Main Street, Patchogue, August 27 - September 13.
Gateway Playhouse, Long Island's premiere professional Equity musical theatre, presents the award winning hit musical, 'The Producers' at the Patchogue Theatre, 71 E. Main Street, Patchogue, August 27 - September 13. It is directed by Larry Ravon; choreographed by Matthew Vargo; Jeff Buchsbaum is musical director; lighting design by Paul Miller; with original scenic design by Robin Wagner and original costume design by William Ivey Long. The cast stars Michael Kostroff (Max), Adam Wylie (Leo), Christine Cherry (Ulla), David Edwards (Roger Debris), Stephen Ted Becklar (Franz), Garth Kravits (Carmen Ghia), with Anne Bloemendal, Sarah Burns, Will Cohen, William James Daniels, Erik Floor, Abeku Hayes, Patrick Oliver Jones, Denis Molnar, Kevin Murnane, Linda Neel, John O'Malley, Candice Pennefather, Jessica Sheridan, Elizabeth Sousek, and Lindsay O. Travis.
Gateway Playhouse, Long Island's premiere professional Equity musical theatre, presents the award winning hit musical, 'The Producers' at the Patchogue Theatre, 71 E. Main Street, Patchogue, August 27 - September 13. It is directed by Larry Ravon; choreographed by Matthew Vargo; Jeff Buchsbaum is musical director; lighting design by Paul Miller; with original scenic design by Robin Wagner and original costume design by William Ivey Long. The cast stars Michael Kostroff (Max), Adam Wylie (Leo), Christine Cherry (Ulla), David Edwards (Roger Debris), Stephen Ted Becklar (Franz), Garth Kravits (Carmen Ghia), with Anne Bloemendal, Sarah Burns, Will Cohen, William James Daniels, Erik Floor, Abeku Hayes, Patrick Oliver Jones, Denis Molnar, Kevin Murnane, Linda Neel, John O'Malley, Candice Pennefather, Jessica Sheridan, Elizabeth Sousek, and Lindsay O. Travis.
The daughter of a Vietnam vet, Megan plays one of the hippies in this summer's Shakespeare in the Park revival.
The critically acclaimed musical comedy by Scott Brown and Anthony King, 'Gutenberg! The Musical' will make its Chicago premiere at The Royal George Theatre on June 19.
Les Miserables at the The Hollywood Bowl has completed casting, and BroadwayWorld.com has the scoop!
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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