The Producers
The 12-time Tony-winning classic!
Why see The Producers?
Mel Brooks' Musical Masterpiece!
Adapted from his own 1967 movie, The Producers is Mel Brooks' laugh-a-minute musical romp, packed with larger-than-life characters, wickedly funny double entendres, and some very good bad taste musical numbers. It follows Broadway producer Max Bialystock and his accountant Leo Bloom as they embark on a seemingly foolproof scheme - raise a lot of money for a new musical, but make sure the resulting show is so terrible it closes after opening night. All the remaining investors' money is theirs for the keeping!
Debuting on the Great White Way in 2001, with Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane leading the cast, The Producers won a record-breaking 12 Tony Awards. This Aurora Theatre production is directed by Jim Corti.
Key Information
Audience
Rated PG-13 for some adult content and strong language
Run Time
Approximately two hours and 45 minutes with one intermission
Dates
Finished Mar 17, 2019
Creative
Directed By Jim Corti
Music And Lyrics By Mel Brooks
Book By Mel Brooks And Thomas Meehan
Reviews
Customer reviews
2 reviews, average rating: (4.5 Stars)
Mike G. - regular theater goer
Laugh. Laugh. and Laugh.
I had seen the 2001 movie production with Matthew Broderick. Someone told me the older version with Gene Wilder was better - I didn't agree.
So, I was excited to see a live version. It started out pretty good. The sound wasn't great from our seats in the balcony, but I could make out most of the words and song lyrics. My wife wasn't familiar with the story so I was worried she wouldn't get the verbal exchanges, which are essential to enjoying the Mel Brooks comedy.
I found myself laughing out loud, and noting my wife was doing the same. I knew the story well enough to anticipate each scene. I was particularly looking forward to meeting Ullah (played b Uma Thurman in the movie).
The set was great and the scene changes were seamless. The only thing lacking was a few cannon barrels pointing at the crowd.
Well Ullah Swanson Hanson Benson didn't disappoint either. I've got to go. It's almost 11 am and my wife is waiting. ... Read more
Karen
Highly recommended!
I loved everything about this production of The Producers. I haven't laughed that hard in a long time! Without exaggeration, one of the best shows I've ever seen. ... Read more
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