Based on the film by Mel Brooks
A New Mel Brooks Musical. Adapted by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan from Brooks’ 1968 film of the same name, with lyrics by Brooks and music by Brooks and Glen Kelly. As in the film, the story concerns two theatrical producers who more...
Roger Bart is celebrated for originating the role of 'Carmen Ghia' in Mel Brooks' Broadway musical, The Producers, a performance that earned him Tony and Drama Desk Award nominations and which he later reprised in the film adaptation. more...
Gary Beach, who won the 2001 Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Awards for his iconic portrayal of Roger DeBris in the Broadway production of "The Producers," boasts an impressive career spanning stage, television, and film. more...
Matthew Broderick, who earned Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle nominations for his role in The Producers, has an extensive career spanning stage and screen, including recent performances in Plaza Suite on Broadway and The Starry Messenger in London's West End. more...
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Cady Huffman, who won a Tony Award for her portrayal of Ulla in the original 2001 Broadway production of Mel Brooks' The Producers, has had a distinguished career that spans both stage and screen, including a notable appearance alongside her Producers co-star Nathan Lane in The Nance on Broadway. more...
Nathan Lane, a celebrated actor with an illustrious career spanning stage and screen, won a Tony Award for his unforgettable performance as Max Bialystock in the 2001 Broadway production of Mel Brooks' The Producers. more...
Awards and Nominations
2001 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actor - Musical: Matthew Broderick won.
Outstanding Actor - Musical: Nathan Lane won.
Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical: Roger Bart won.
Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical: Gary Beach won.
Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical: Cady Huffman won.
2001 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Musical: Nathan Lane won.
Outstanding Actor in a Musical: Matthew Broderick was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical: Gary Beach won.
Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical: Cady Huffman won.
2001 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Gary Beach won.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Roger Bart was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Brad Oscar was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Nathan Lane won.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Matthew Broderick was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Cady Huffman won.
Production Team
Doug Besterman Orchestrator
Patrick S. Brady Musical Director
Paul Huntley Hair and Wig Designer
Peter Kaczorowski Lighting Designer
Steve Canyon Kennedy Sound Designer
William Ivey Long Costume Designer
Randy Houston Mercer Make-Up Designer
Susan Stroman Director/Choreographer
Choreographer
Director
Robin Wagner Scenic Designer
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