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The Producers Tour 2002

Opened: September 18, 2002
Closing: January 30, 2004

The Producers - 2002 US Tour History , Info & More

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 History

Other Productions of The Producers

2001   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
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)
2024   West End
West End
2025   West End
West End

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