Full casting announced for 'The Producers' revival at the Menier Chocolate Factory
Trevor Ashley and Raj Ghatak join Andy Nyman, Marc Antolin, Harry Morrison, and Joanna Woodward in the musical comedy about two down on their luck producers.
The full cast has been revealed for Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan’s The Producers, which opens at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London on 9 December.
Directed by Tony Award winner Patrick Marber (Leopoldstadt), The Producers tells the story of two underperforming producers who scheme to get rich quick with a Broadway flop.
Joining the previously announced Andy Nyman (Hello, Dolly!, Fiddler on the Roof, Ghost Stories) as Max Bialystock, Marc Antolin (I Wish You Well) as Leo Bloom, Harry Morrison (Assassins) as Franz Liebkind, and Joanna Woodward (Merrily We Roll Along) as Ulla are Trevor Ashley and Raj Ghatak. They will play Roger de Bris and Cermen Ghia respectively.
Jermaine Woods and Nolan Edwards will join Charis Alexandra, Michael Franks, Matt Gillett, Leah Harris, Hana Ichijo, Esme Kennedy, Josh Kiernan, Alex Lodge, Kelsie-Rae Marshall, and Chloe Saunders to complete the ensemble.
The creative team includes direction by Patrick Marber, choreography by Lorin Latarro, set design by Scott Pask, costume design by Paul Farnsworth, lighting design by Richard Howell, sound design by Niamh Gaffney and Terry Jardine for Autograph, musical supervision by Gareth Valentine, musical direction by Matthew Samer, and orchestrations by Larry Blank and Mark Cumberland.
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Photo credit: Trevor Ashley and Raj Ghatak. (Photos courtesy of production)
Frequently asked questions
What is The Producers about?
Mel Brooks’ hit musical comedy, The Producers, based on the cult classic film of the same name, comes to the Menier Chocolate Factory stage in its first major London revival. The show, filled with outrageously hilarious moments, centres on two theatre producers whose get-rich-quick scheme is complicated by their show that was supposed to fail becoming a hit.
How do you book tickets for The Producers?
Book tickets for The Producers on London Theatre.
Where is The Producers playing?
The Producers is playing at Menier Chocolate Factory. The theatre is located at 53 Southwark Street, London, SE1 1RU.
What's the age requirement for The Producers?
The recommended age for The Producers is Ages 13+.
How long is The Producers?
The running time of The Producers is 2hr 50min. Incl. 1 interval.
Who wrote The Producers?
The book is by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, and the music and lyrics are by Mel Brooks.
Who directed The Producers?
Patrick Marber (Leopoldstadt) stages the show.
What songs are in The Producers?
There are numerous songs in this musical, including I Wanna Be a Producer, Keep it Gay, Where Did We Go Right?, and The King of Broadway.
Is The Producers appropriate for kids?
Currently, there are no age guidelines for the show, but it’s important to note that there is some adult language and themes in the show as well as innuendo and reference to Nazis.
Is The Producers good?
The Producers is an amazing smash hit musical comedy that has earned multiple Tony and Olivier Awards. This revival is the show's first major London revival, boasting an excellent cast and creative team.
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