Mel Brooks' musical, based on the cult classic film from 1967, has transferred to the West End following a sold-out and critically acclaimed run at the Menier Chocolate Factory last year.
Andy Nyman (Max Bialystock) and Marc Antolin (Leo Bloom) in The Producers. Photo by Manuel Harlan
The Producers is back in London for the first time this Autumn since 2004, where it played at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, with its run currently booking to February 2026 at its new home in the Garrick Theatre. The original Broadway production was a huge success, obtaining twelve Tony Awards. The musical features a book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, and music and lyrics by Mel Brooks.
Directed by Patrick Marber, the cast comprises Andy Nyman as Max Bialystock, Marc Antolin as Leo Bloom, Trevor Ashley as Roger DeBris, Raj Ghatak as Carmen Ghia, Harry Morrison as Franz Liebkind, and Joanna Woodward as Ulla, Alex Lodge (Storm Trooper), Kelsie-Rae Marshall (Hold-Me-Touch-Me), Megan Armstrong, Olly Christopher, Gabrielle Cocca (Dance Captain), Ryan Pidgen (Standby Max), Nolan Edwards, Michael Franks, Matt Gillett (Resident Director), Esme Kennedy, Sinead Kenny, Josh Kiernan (Assistant Dance Captain), Kate Parr, Emma Robotham-Hunt, Pierce Rogan, Hollie Jane Stephens, and Jermaine Woods.
The creative team includes Choreographer: Lorin Latarro;Set Designer: Scott Pask; Costume Designer: Paul Farnsworth; Lighting Designer: Tim Lutkin; Sound Designer: Paul Groothuis; Wigs, Hair & Makeup Designer: Betty Marini, Musical Supervisor & Dance Arranger: Gareth Valentine; Musical Director: Matthew Samer; Orchestrators: Larry Blank and Mark Cumberland; Associate Director: Lily Dyble; Associate Choreographer (US): Michaeljon Slinger; Associate Choreographer (UK): Anna Woodside; Associate Lighting Designer: Harvey Ebbage; Associate Sound Designer: Simon King; Assistant Musical Director: John Reddel; Resident Director: Matt Gillett, Production Manager: Patrick Molony; Props Supervisor: Jamie Owens; Costume Supervisor: Sabrina Cuniberto; Orchestral Manager: James Gorman; Keyboard Programmer: David Chin.
The Producers follows down-on-his-luck Broadway producer Max Bialystok, who schemes with timid accountant Leo Bloom to create the biggest flop in the theatre industry. However, it backfires spectacularly, and with thunderous applause.
