Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan
Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks
And by special arrangement with StudioCanal
By arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd Exclusive agent for Music Theatre International (NY)
Bialystock and Bloom! Those names should strike terror and hysteria in anyone familiar with Mel Brooks' classic cult comedy film. Now as a big Broadway musical, THE PRODUCERS once again sets the standard for modern, outrageous, in-your-face humour. It is a truly "boffo" hit, winning a record twelve Tony Awards and wowing capacity crowds night after night.
The plot is simple: a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history thereby bilking their backers (all "little old ladies") out of millions of dollars. Only one thing goes awry: the show is a smash hit! The antics of Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom as they manoeuvre their way fecklessly through finding a show (the gloriously offensive "Springtime For Hitler"), hiring a director, raising the money and finally going to prison for their misdeeds is a lesson in broad comic construction. At the core of the insanely funny adventure is a poignant emotional journey of two very different men who become friends.
With a truly hysterical book co-written by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan (Annie) and music and lyrics by Mr. Brooks, THE PRODUCERS skewers Broadway traditions and takes no prisoners as it proudly proclaims itself an "equal opportunity offender"!
Friday 3rd July @ 8pm - Gala Opening (+$5 on all tickets incl supper & refreshments)
Saturday 4th July @ 8pm
Sunday 5th July @ 2pm
Friday 10th July @ 8pm
Saturday 11th July @ 2pm
Saturday 11th July @ 8pm
Sunday 12th July @ 2pm
Friday 17th July @ 8pm
Saturday 18th July @ 2pm
Saturday 18th July @ 8pm
| Max Bialystock | Chris Anderson |
| Leo Bloom | Mark Monroe |
| Ulla | Amelia Ropé |
| Franz Liebkind | Glenn Ritchie |
| Roger DeBris | Julian Wilson |
| Carmen Ghia | Tim Barsby |
| Ensemble | David Bean James Belsey Nikki Blade Gabi Cronin-Pagano Ella Holcdorf Chelsea Hogarth Stephanie Johns Matthew Leckie Rachael McCormack Xavier McGettigan David Postill Sarah Stokes Louise Twinn Laura Williams Hugh Wilson |
| Directors | Narelle Bonnici Samantha Heskett |
| Musical Director | Daniel Heskett |
| Choreographers | Narelle Bonnici Samantha Heskett |
| Producer | Elise Elmer |
| Dance Captain | Nikki Blade |
| Stage Manager | Jayson Fry |
| Stage Crew | Matt Morton Jake Privett Laura Potter David Potter Peter Puopulo Megan O'Hagan Sarah Charles |
| Lighting Design | Cassandra Hills James Morgan James Holt |
| Lighting Operator | Cassandra Hills |
| Sound Design, Operation | James Holt |
| Projection Art | Chris Anderson |
| Set Designer | Matt Sheahan |
| Scenic Art | Caroline Winiczenko |
| Set Construction | Hugh Makin Hugh WIlson Mark Postill Glenn Ritchie Neil Elmer |
| Properties | Hannah Morrison Trish Anderson |
| Costume Coordination | Jacqui Johns Julie Leckie Alicia Leckie Rose Whitehurst Kim Bishop |
| Technical Crew | Mark Crick Cassie Hills James Holt James Morgan Evan Cottle Neil Williamson Daniel Treloar Dom Watson Nick Elliott |
| Ticket Secretary | Adrienne Williamson |
| Front of House Manager | Cody O'Prey Hannah Morrison |
| Front of House Staff | Members Friends of ACT |
| Flyer, Program Design | Chris Anderson |
| Conductor | Daniel Heskett |
| Violins | Sarah Niewkurk Prue Glenn Camilla Caldwell John Clancy |
| Cello | Lakeisha Toni |
| Reeds | Daniel Modica Judy Stephenson Cara Taber Dave Laity Andrew Houston Glenn Taylor |
| Piano | Tim Verdon |
| Synthesizer, Harp | Amber Simm |
| Bass | Patrick Devine |
| Trombone | Simon Greatwood Ash Richter Jonty Smith |
| Trumpets | Miles Izzo Jack Earle Sam Davies Dave Hirst |
| Horn | Anthony Cardamone |
| Drums | Bryn Bowen |
Performances will be held at the Altona Theatre, 115 Civic Pde, Altona (to the left of the council offices).
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