The Menier Chocolate Factory's acclaimed production of The Producers will transfer to the Garrick Theatre this autumn after a sold-out run at its original venue. The show's creator, Mel Brooks, initially hesitated to adapt his 1967 film for the stage until relentless persuasion from producer David Geffen made him reconsider. Since its Broadway debut in 2001, The Producers has garnered immense critical acclaim, winning 12 Tony Awards. Brooks highlighted director Patrick Marber's skill in reviving the production, alongside maintaining key cast members from its earlier run, reflecting its enduring popularity.
According to Mel Brooks, the musical adaptation of The Producers required persistent persuasion from producer David Geffen, who called him every day until he agreed.
Brooks expressed his initial reluctance to adapt his award-winning movie into a musical, highlighting his belief that the film had already been honored enough.
The Producers opened on Broadway in 2001 and received 12 Tony Awards, solidifying its acclaim and popularity in the theater world.
Brooks praised the director Patrick Marber for his work on The Producers, acknowledging the success of his previous adaptation of Brooks’ Young Frankenstein.
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