If you’ve never seen the stage version of ‘The Producers’, now’s your chance to see it, and it is a must see!
If you’re a theatre seasoned pro (like me) and have seen it before (like I have), I urge you to go see it again. And if you’re not, trust me, you will thoroughly enjoy it, with more than plenty of belly laughs.
And yes it’s still as funny as the first time I saw it (on Broadway in 2001 with Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick).
Written by comedy legend Mel Brooks (who is now 99!), ‘The Producers’ is about unsuccessful Broadway producer Max Bialystock (Andy Nyman) whose last show – Funny Boy – was a flop, and he is broke as per his accountant Leo Bloom (Marc Antolin). But together they concoct a plan to produce the worst musical ever – Springtime for Hitler – and swindle their investors money (said investors are rich little old ladies who Bialystock has to pleasure to get their money). Bloom also decides to maintain two separate accounting books. Well it turns out that Springtime for Hitler is a huge hit – thanks to the direction of campy Roger DeBris (Trevor Ashley), and the catchy songs and costumes (the most hilarious part of the show – the second half). But when the two sets of books are discovered, could it be Broadway or bust for the two?
From start to finish, you’ll laugh your head off, with the quick witty dialogue, hilarious songs (especially ‘Keep it Gay’ in the first half and of course ’Springtime for Hitler’ in the second half) and the fantastic performances of the entire cast (including Joanna Woodward as the Swedish secretary). I don’t remember this show being so over the top when I saw it over 20 years ago, but as mentioned before, it is a must see, and I plan to see it again.
‘The Producers’ is currently playing in London at The Garrick Theatre until February 21st, 2026 – so there’s plenty of time to get your tickets.