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.
- Mel Brooks
- Thomas Meehan
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Tony Awards and Nominations for THE PRODUCERS
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News About THE PRODUCERS at PARAMOUNT THEATRE
Steppenwolf, SIX, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards; Full List!
October 22, 2019 The 51st Annual Jeff Awards Ceremony took place on October 21, 2019, during a spirited evening at Drury Lane Oakbrook. 'Frankenstein,' produced by Remy Bumppo Theatre Company, took home five awards, including Best Production a?' Play in the Midsize category. Court Theatre also took home five awards, including the coveted Ensemble Award for 'For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf' and four awards for a?oePhotograph 51.a?? Steppenwolf Theatre Company's production of 'Downstate' received the Jeff Award for Best Production - Play in the Large category. The award for Best Production - Musical in the Large category went to 'Six' at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and the award for Best Production - Musical in the Midsize category went to 'Caroline, or Change,' produced by Firebrand Theatre in partnership with TimeLine Theatre Company.
Broadway-Bound SIX & More Earn Nominations For The 51st Annual Jeff Awards
September 03, 2019 Eleven world premiere plays and musicals seen first by Chicago audiences were among those receiving nominations by the Jeff Awards, announced today. A total of 192 nominations were made in 34 categories that honor Chicago Equity theatrical productions that opened between August 1, 2018 and July 31, 2019. During the 2018-19 season, Jeff Awards judges attended opening nights of 132 Equity productions offered by 43 producing organizations and from these openings, 112 productions were a?oeJeff Recommendeda?? and eligible for award nominations.
Chi-Town Sings Lady Gaga March 4th at The Den Theatre
January 31, 2019 Award-winning performers Robert Deason (dueling pianist extraordinaire) and Lauren Paris (most recently seen in a critically acclaimed performance as Percy in THE SPITFIRE GRILL, Refuge Theatre Project) are back with another round of Chi-Town Sings, after their sold-out performances of CHI-TOWN SINGS SARA BAREILLES and CHI-TOWN SINGS DEMI LOVATO. CHI-TOWN SINGS LADY GAGA will be performed at 8PM on March 4th at The Den Theatre. Previously, the series occupied the beloved 100 seat Haven Cabaret space, but have been upgraded to a 300 seat venue: The Heath. An anonymous producer has also signed on to the project.Videos
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Disney's Frozen the Broadway Musical
Paramount Theatre (10/30 - 1/19) | |
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The Little Mermaid
Drury Lane Theatre (11/6 - 1/12) | |
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The King in Concert
Raue Center For The Arts (1/11 - 1/11) | |
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38th Annual Young Playwrights Festival
Pegasus Theatre Chicago (1/5 - 1/26) | |
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Kodo One Earth Tour 2025
Chicago Symphony Center (2/23 - 2/23) | |
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Going Gershwin by Ryan & Ryan
ECC Arts Center (2/8 - 2/8) | |
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Les Miserables
Cadillac Palace Theatre (12/17 - 1/5) | |
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La Boheme
Lyric Opera House (3/15 - 4/12) | |
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Kimberly Akimbo
CIBC Theater (6/10 - 6/22) | |
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My Fair Lady
Nichols Concert Hall, Evanston IL (3/28 - 3/30)
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