The Producers

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Based on Mel Brooks’ 1968 film of the same name, The Producers is a hilarious musical comedy that follows the misadventures of down-on-his-luck Broadway producer, Max Bialystock, and his nervous, nebbish accountant, Leo Bloom. When Leo discovers that it is possible to make more money with a flop than with a hit, the duo sets out to produce the biggest flop in Broadway history. They find their ideal show in “Springtime for Hitler,” a tasteless musical written by a deranged former Nazi. However, things don't go as planned, and the show turns out to be a hit.

The musical features a memorable score by Brooks, including show-stopping numbers like "Springtime for Hitler," "I Wanna Be a Producer," and "Keep It Gay." The show also features colorful characters like Swedish bombshell Ulla, who becomes Max's secretary and Leo's love interest, and flamboyant director Roger De Bris, who is recruited to direct "Springtime for Hitler" and delivers one of the show's most memorable performances.

First premiered in 2001, The Producers became an instant hit on Broadway and went on to win a record-breaking 12 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Original Score, and Best Book of a Musical. The show has since become a staple of regional and community theater productions, as well as a popular choice for high school and college musical theater programs.