The Producers
4-8 June 2019
Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham
A musical adapted by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan from Brooks' 1967 film of the same name, with lyrics written by Brooks and music composed by Brooks and arranged by Glen Kelly and Doug Besterman. As in the film, the story concerns two theatrical producers who scheme to get rich by overselling interests in a Broadway flop. Complications arise when the show unexpectedly turns out to be successful. The humour of the show draws on ridiculous accents, caricatures of homosexuals and Nazis, and many show business in-jokes.
Cast
Principals
- Ben Leeke - Max Bialistock
- Ben Wilson - Leopold Bloom
- Ashley Frieze - Franz Liebkind
- Gary Hesley-Nerjup - Roger DeBris
- Des Rowlinson - Carmen Ghia
- Elizabeth Cox - Ulla
- Stephen Pugh - Stormtrooper Soloist
Showgirls
- Hannah Bennett
- Liv Birch
- Liv Facer
- Frankie Leonard
- Samantha Rawlings
- Sian Williams
Ensemble
- Robbie Gardner
- Jake Higgins
- Keir Kille
- Thomas Mullins
- Nicholas Payne
- Christopher Walsh
- Samantha Benson
- Jodie Dwight
- Lauren Garraghan
- Vickie Long
- Penny Shewell
Crew
Production Team
- Jason Blackburn - Director
- Joe Starr - Musical Director
- Stuart Driscoll - Choreographer