The Producers

Run Time:
Two hours and 50 minutes with one intermission
Opened: April 19, 2001
Closing: April 22, 2007

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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' Closes Las Vegas Run with Danza Feb. 9 by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2007

The Las Vegas production of Mel Brooks' 12-time Tony Award-winning musical, The Producers is announced to close at the Paris on February 9, 2008. Tony Danza will continue to portray down-on-his-luck theatrical producer Max Bialystock through the remainder of the production's run.

Marriott's 'The Producers' Keeps It Gay by Michael J. Roberts - September 15, 2007

How do you keep The Producers fresh after a 1960's movie, a hit Broadway musical and a movie of the musical? Well, it is all in the 'coesting,' as Ulla would say. The latest production of Mel Brooks mega hit, which opened Wednesday at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, certainly has not made any missteps in the casting departing, starting with Ross Lehman and Guy Adkins as Bialystock and Bloom...

'The Producers' Arrive at Chicago's Marriott, Begins 9/5 by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2007

The Marriott Theatre is proud to present the Tony-award winning smash hit comedy, The Producers. Previews begin September 5, press opening is September 12, and runs through December 2 at the Marriott Theatre,10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. This outrageously funny musical from the incomparable Mel Brooks won 12 Tony Awards, more than any other show in history - and is based on the 1968 Academy Award-winning cult film classic of the same title.

Tony Danza Set for Las Vegas' The Producers by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2007

Tony Danza will once again star as the irrepressible Max Bialystock in the Las Vegas production of The Producers.

Photo Flash: Vegas 'Producers' Welcomes Reams & Nolte by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2007

Direct from Broadway, Lee Roy Reams and Bill Nolte joined the Las Vegas cast of the smash Mel Brooks musical comedy The Producers at the Paris Las Vegas on May 7th.

Photo Coverage: The Producers Closing Night Party at Tony's by Linda Lenzi - April 24, 2007

The Producers, after playing its final Broadway performance on April 22nd, held an after-party at Tony's DiNapoli Times Square, and BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities!

Photo Coverage: The Producers Closing Night by Walter McBride - April 23, 2007

The Producers played its final performance on Sunday, April 22, 2007, after playing 33 preview performances and 2,502 regular performances at Broadway's St. James Theatre, and BroadwayWorld was there!

Photo Coverage: BC/EFA's 'The Producers' Cabaret by Mark Rupp - April 16, 2007

On Sunday, April 15th at 9:30 PM, Joseph John Productions and the cast of Mel Brooks' Tony Award-winning Broadway musical The Producers presented their cabaret benefit show: The Big Bang Blowout, to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

Photo Coverage: Tony Danza Sardi's Caricature by Walter McBride - February 23, 2007

Stage, screen, television and recording artist Tony Danza, who is currently playing Max Bialystock in The Producers, was present on February 22nd for the unveiling of his caricature at the legendary Sardi's Restaurant.

The Producers to Close on April 22; 'Frankenstein' Follows by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2007

The Producers will play its final performance on Sunday, April 22, 2007, after playing 33 preview performances and 2,502 regular performances at Broadway's St. James Theatre.

BWW TV: Broadway Beat - Reams, Rockers and Utopia! by Broadway Beat - February 11, 2007

Catch the latest episode of Broadway Beat featuring Lee Roy Reams (currently in The Producers), highlights from Rockers on Broadway and the cast and crew of Coast of Utopia - right here on BroadwayWorld.com!

First Preview of Las Vegas Producers is Sold Out by BWW News Desk - February 2, 2007

Following in the tradition of the Broadway production, the Mel Brooks musical comedy The Producers at Paris Las Vegas announced today that yesterday's first preview performance was sold out.

Photo Flash: Las Vegas 'The Producers' Rehearsal by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2007

The upcoming Las Vegas production of The Producers, starring Brad Oscar and David Hasselhoff, is currently in rehearsal

Previews Begin for Las Vegas PRODUCERS on January 31 by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2007

The most honored show in Broadway history, the MEL BROOKS musical comedy THE PRODUCERS, at Paris Las Vegas announces today that during previews, locals can purchase tickets for $60 (including taxes and service charges) with valid Nevada ID. Previews begin January 31, 2007 and run for one week.

Danza and Bart are Broadway's New 'Producers' by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2006

Tony Danza and Roger Bart will star in The Producers beginning December 19th

Vegas 'Producers,' Starting 1/31, Cut Down to 90 Minutes by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2006

Tony Award-winner Mel Brooks stated at a recent press conference that the upcoming Las Vegas production of his smash musical The Producers will clock in at a tidy 88 minutes

The Producers FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Opening Night
The King of Broadway
We Can Do It
I Wanna Be a Producer
In Old Bavaria
Der Guten Tag Hop Clop
Keep It Gay
When You Got It, Flaunt It
Along Came Bialy
Act One Finale
That Face
Haben Sie Gehoert Das Deutsche Band?
You Never Say 'Good Luck' on Opening Night
Springtime for Hitler
Where Did We Go Right?
Betrayed
'Til Him
Prisoners of Love
Leo and Max
Goodbye!
Overture
Overture
It's Opening Night
The King Of Broadway
We Can Do It
I Wanna Be A Producer
In Old Bavaria
Der Gutten Tag Hop-Clop
Keep It Gay
When You've Got It, Flaunt It
Along Came Bialy
That Face
Have You Ever Heard The German Band?
It's Bad Luck To Say Good Luck On Op'ning Night
Springtime For Hitler
Where Did We Go Right?
Betrayed
Til Him
Prisoners Of Love
Goodbye
The Producers has had 8 productions including Broadway which opened in 2001, Broadway which opened in 2001, US Tour which opened in 2002, US Tour which opened in 2003, Canada which opened in 2003, West End which opened in 2004, Las Vegas which opened in 2006 and Lincolnshire, IL (Regional) which opened in 2007.
Best Musical , , Best Book of a Musical for Mel Brooks, Best Book of a Musical for Thomas Meehan, Best Choreography for Susan Stroman, Best Costume Design for William Ivey Long, Best Direction of a Musical for Susan Stroman, Best Lighting Design for Peter Kaczorowski, Best Orchestrations for Doug BestermanBest Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Mel Brooks and Best Scenic Design for Robin Wagner.
Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Mel Brooks Best Book of a Musical for Thomas Meehan Best Choreography for Susan Stroman Best Costume Design for William Ivey Long Best Direction of a Musical for Susan Stroman Best Lighting Design for Peter Kaczorowski Best Orchestrations for Doug Besterman Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Mel Brooks, Best Scenic Design for Robin Wagner, .
The Producers has been nominated for several awards, including Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. Mel Brooks was nominated for Outstanding Book of a Musical, and Susan Stroman and Thomas Meehan were both nominated for Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards. William Ivey Long was nominated for Outstanding Costume Design, and Susan Stroman was nominated for Outstanding Director - Musical. Other nominations include Outstanding Lighting Design for Peter Kaczorowski, Outstanding Lyrics for Mel Brooks, Outstanding Orchestrations for Doug Besterman, Outstanding Set Design of a Musical for Robin Wagner, Distinguished Production of a Musical at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Choreography for Susan Stroman at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Costume Design for William Ivey Long at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Director of a Musical for Susan Stroman at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Lighting Design for Peter Kaczorowski at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Outstanding Scenic Design for Robin Wagner at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.
The Producers has won several awards, including Best Musical from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. Mel Brooks received the Outstanding Book of a Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards, while Susan Stroman and Thomas Meehan won the Outstanding Choreography award. William Ivey Long won the Outstanding Costume Design award, and Susan Stroman also won the Outstanding Director - Musical award. Peter Kaczorowski won the Outstanding Lighting Design award, and Mel Brooks received the Outstanding Lyrics award. The Producers itself won the Outstanding Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards, and Doug Besterman won the Outstanding Orchestrations award. Robin Wagner won the Outstanding Set Design of a Musical award. The show was also recognized as a Distinguished Production of a Musical by the Drama League Awards. The Outer Critics Circle Awards honored The Producers with the Outstanding Broadway Musical award, and Susan Stroman won the Outstanding Choreography award. William Ivey Long received the Outstanding Costume Design award, and Susan Stroman won the Outstanding Director of a Musical award. Peter Kaczorowski won the Outstanding Lighting Design award, and Robin Wagner won the Outstanding Scenic Design award.

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