The Producers
Theatre: St James
Status: Closed
(March 21, 2001 - April 22, 2007 )
  • Preview: March 21, 2001
  • Open: April 19, 2001
  • Close: April 22, 2007
Musical - New York Premiere
Running Time: 2hrs 50mins

"The Producers" is a new musical based on the 1968 film of the same name, written and directed by Mel Brooks, about a down-on-his-luck theatrical producer and an accountant who hatch a scam to raise more money than needed for a B’way flop and pocket the difference.

For The Record:

"The Producers" had its World Premiere at the Cadillac Palace in Chicago, IL on February 1st, 2001 running until February 25th featuring a cast that included Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick among others.

Staff & Creative Team

Music & Lyrics:

Mel Brooks

Director & Choreographer:

Susan Stroman

Settings:

Robin Wagner

Orchestrations:

Doug Besterman

Musical Director:

Patrick Brady

Musical Coordinator:

John Miller

Cast

Max Bialystock  03/21/2001 - 03/17/2002
Leo Bloom  03/21/2001 - 03/17/2002
Carmen Ghia  03/21/2001 - 06/30/2002
Roger De Bris  03/21/2001 - 04/20/2003
Ulla  03/21/2001 - 08/03/2003
Franz Liebkind  03/21/2001 - 04/14/2002