The Producers is a hilarious musical creation of Mel Brooks, a comedic mastermind. Brooks wears multiple hats for this production, acting as composer, lyricist, and co-writer of the book alongside Thomas Meehan. Adapted from Brooks' own 1968 film, The Producers premiered on Broadway in 2001 and ran for an impressive 2,502 performances.
The plot centers around Max Bialystock, a flamboyant and down-on-his-luck Broadway producer, who hatches a scheme with uptight accountant Leo Bloom. Their plan? To raise a fortune by intentionally producing the worst musical ever made, a surefire flop titled "Springtime for Hitler." However, their ridiculous plan backfires spectacularly when the outrageously offensive show becomes a smash hit, throwing Max, Leo, and the entire theater scene into hilarious chaos.
The Producers became a multi-award-winning phenomenon. It smashed records on Broadway, winning a staggering 12 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. This outrageous comedy continues to tickle audiences with its dark humor, catchy tunes, and unforgettable characters.
Year | Category | |
---|---|---|
2001 | Best Musical | Winner |
Videos
Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (2/2 - 2/2) | ||
Ladies of Laughter
Bergen PAC (2/3 - 2/3) | ||
The New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players
Sieminski Theater (3/2 - 3/2) | ||
Brahms and Chopin
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (2/20 - 2/20) | ||
Cuentos del Arbol
Pushcart Players (9/29 - 6/30) | ||
Season Finale: Rachmaninoff and Shostakovich
Mayo Performing Arts Center (6/5 - 6/5) | ||
2x2 by Broadway an evening of duets
players Guild of Leonia (2/14 - 2/16) | ||
Holst’s The Planets—An HD Odyssey
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (2/1 - 2/1) | ||
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner - Directed by Diane L. Parker
Kelsey Theatre at Mercer County Community College (2/14 - 2/23) | ||
VIEW SHOWS ADD A SHOW |
Recommended For You