John Treacy Egan Takes Over in Producers October 25, Jai Rodriguez Joins as Carmen Ghia November 1

THE PRODUCERS the new MEL BROOKS musical proudly announces that John Treacy/>/> Egan/> will become the newest 'Max Bialystock' on Broadway, beginning Tuesday, October 25. In other casting news, "Queer Eye For The Straight Guy" culture maven, Jai Ro/>/>driguez/>, returns to Broadway, stepping into the role of 'Carmen Ghia', beginning Tuesday, November 1.

John Treacy/>/> Egan/>, who currently plays 'Franz Liebkind,' joined the Broadway company in May of 2002. As 'Max' understudy, he has performed the role numerous times. John was an original company member of Jekyll and Hyde (Atlantic Recordings/Broadway Television Networks). He has toured in productions of Cats and Kiss Me Kate. Off-Broadway, John created roles in Howard Crabtree's When Pigs Fly! (RCA Recordings), and Bat Boy The Musical. He has performed regionally in productions of A Streetcar Named Desire, Chess, Children of Eden, and Master Class. John can be heard on the theatrical recordings of Violet, Parusia, and on Linda Eder/>/>'s Christmas Stays the Same. He has appeared on "As the World Turns," "Late Night with Conan O'Brien," and "Bravo Presents Linda Eder/>/> in Concert."

Jai Ro/>/>driguez/> returns to Broadway where he performed the role of 'Angel' in Rent. He also won raves in the off-Broadway hit, Zanna Don't, and appeared in the acclaimed concert version of Hair (also on recording). For three seasons, Jai has been the popular culture maven on the groundbreaking reality television show, "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" on the Bravo network. Jai will also appear in the upcoming film version of The Producers .

THE PRODUCERS opened on Broadway on Thursday, April 19, 2001 (previews began March 21, 2001). Currently in its fifth smash year at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44 Street), THE PRODUCERS, the 2001 Tony Award winning Best Musical, is the recipient of the most Tony Awards in theater history.

Based on Mr. Brooks' Academy Award-winning 1968 film of the same name, THE PRODUCERS is the story of down-on-his-luck theatrical producer, Max Bialystock, and Leo Bloom, a mousy accountant. Together they hatch the ultimate scam: raise more money than you need for a sure-fire Broadway flop and pocket the difference. Their "sure-fire" theatrical fiasco? . . . None other than the musical Springtime for Hitler.

THE PRODUCERS currently stars Brad Oscar/>/> (Max Bialystock), Hunter Foster/>/> (Leo Bloom), Bill Nolte/>/> (Franz Liebkind), Brad Musgrove/>/> (Carmen Ghia) and Angie Schworer/>/> (Ulla).

THE PRODUCERS has a Tony Award-winning book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan/>/>, Tony Award-winning music and lyrics by Mel Brooks, and Tony Award winning direction and choreography by Susan Stroman/>. The musical also has Tony Award winning set design by Robin Wagner, Tony Award winning costume design by William Ivey Long/>/>, Tony Award winning lighting design by Peter Kaczorowski, and sound design by Steve Kennedy.

THE PRODUCERS is produced by Rocco Landesman, Clear Channel Entertainment, The Frankel • Baruch • Viertel • Routh Group, Bob and Harvey Weinstein, Rick Steiner, Robert F.X. Sillerman and Mel Brooks, in association with James D. Stern and Douglas Meyer and by special arrangement with StudioCanal.

Tickets for THE PRODUCERS, which are scaled at $31.25 - $101.25, are on sale by phone through Tele-charge at (212) 239-6200 and in-person at The St. James Theatre, 246 West 44th Street. The playing schedule is Tuesday evening at 7 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday evenings at 8 p.m., Wednesday & Saturday matinees at 2 p.m., and Sunday matinees at 3 p.m.