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.
- Mel Brooks
- Thomas Meehan
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Tony Awards and Nominations for THE PRODUCERS
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Best Musical | Winner |
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Studio Tenn Presents: The Play That Goes Wrong
Turner Theater (3/6 - 3/23) | |
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MJ
Walton Arts Center [Baum Walker Hall] (5/20 - 5/25) | |
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Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella-Broadway Version
Arkansas State University Theatre (4/24 - 4/27) | |
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A Raisin in the Sun
Actors Theatre of Little Rock (9/10 - 9/20) | |
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Picnic
Fort Smith Little Theatre (4/3 - 4/12) | |
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Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella - Broadway Version
Harton Theater (4/10 - 4/13) | |
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Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue
ArcBest Corporation Performing Arts Center - Fort Smith (4/15 - 4/15) | |
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