For Immediate Release: October 16, 2006
Media Contact: Ellen Gilbert, Theatre League of Philadelphia/Merriam Theater, 215.732.5997

THE PRODUCERS, the new MEL BROOKS musical, will stop in Philadelphia at The Merriam Theater for a limited one-week engagement beginning Tuesday, November 14 through Sunday, November 19 as a season special on the Broadway Across America – Philadelphia 06-07 Season. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased through authorized sellers found only at the Merriam Theater Box Office at 250 S. Broad Street, all Ticketmaster Outlets, by phone at 215-336-1234 and online at www.ticketmaster.com and www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com/Philadelphia.

Based on Mr. Brooks’ Academy Award-winning 1968 film of the same name, THE PRODUCERS, the new MEL BROOKS musical is the story of down-on-his-luck theatrical producer Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom, a mousy accountant. Together they hatch the ultimate scam: raise more money than needed for a sure-fire Broadway flop and pocket the difference. Their “sure-fire” theatrical fiasco? None other than the musical Springtime for Hitler.

THE PRODUCERS, the new MEL BROOKS musical swept the 2001 Tony Awards, receiving the most Awards in Broadway history. Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical (Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan), Best Original Score (Mel Brooks), Best Scenic Design (Robin Wagner), Best Costume Design (William Ivey Long), Best Lighting Design (Peter Kaczorowski), Best Orchestrations (Doug Besterman), Best Choreography and Best Direction of A Musical (Susan Stroman).

The creative team for THE PRODUCERS, the new MEL BROOKS musical is comprised of Nigel West (Direction), Leigh Constantine (Choreography); David Peterson (Scenic Adaptation); Jimm Halliday (Costume Coordinator); Paul Miller (Lighting Design); Shannon Slaton (Sound Design); Bernie Ardia (Hair and Makeup Design); John Mezzio (Musical Direction). All designs are based on original Direction and Choreography by Susan Stroman; and original designs by Robin Wagner (sets), William Ivey Long (costumes), Peter Kaczorowski (lighting), Steve Kennedy (sound), Glen Kelly (musical arrangements and supervision), Patrick Brady (musical direction/vocal arrangements) and Doug Besterman (orchestrations).

Showtimes for THE PRODUCERS, the new MEL BROOKS musical are Tuesday through Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and range in price from $25-$73.50. Purchase tickets only from an authorized ticket seller at the Merriam Theater Box Office at 250 S. Broad Street in Philadelphia, all Ticketmaster Outlets, by phone at 215-336-1234 in PA, 856-338-9000 in NJ, or 302-984-2000 in DE, or at www.ticketmaster.com or www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com/Philadelphia.

THE PRODUCERS, the new MEL BROOKS musical is sponsored in part by CBS3; KYW NEWSRADIO; Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse; and PECO, An Exelon Company.

This production is presented as a season special on the Broadway Across America – Philadelphia 06-07 Season at the Merriam Theater. For season ticket information call 888-451-5761.

THE PRODUCERS, the new MEL BROOKS musical is produced by NETworks Presentations. Founded in 1995, NETworks has produced and managed tours in the United States and abroad including: Cameron Mackintosh’s Oliver!; Cinderella, starring Eartha Kitt; Show Boat; Ragtime; The Civil War; Jekyll & Hyde; Seussical the Musical, Cameron Mackintosh and The National Theatre’s production of Oklahoma!, Fosse, Rent, The King and I, The Sound of Music, Cabaret, Swan Lake, and Little Women - The Broadway Musical starring Maureen McGovern. Current productions include Annie, the 30th Anniversary tour directed by Martin Charnin, The Producers, Rent, The Light in the Piazza, Metal Messiah and Sweet Charity starring Molly Ringwald. Future productions include Cameron Mackintosh and The National Theatre’s production of My Fair Lady and The Pajama Game.

For more information on THE PRODUCERS, the new MEL BROOKS musical, please visit the tour website, www.producersontour.com.

About Broadway Across America: Broadway Across America presents first-rate touring Broadway shows, family productions and other live theatrical events throughout a network of 51 North American cities. A leader in subscription series programs and group ticketing, Broadway Across America is dedicated to creating memorable and accessible experiences for all guests, selling over 5 million tickets to over 3,000 performances each year. Broadway Across America is a division of Live Nation (NYSE: LYV), a leading live content and distribution company focused on creating superior experiences for artists, performers, corporations and fans. For more information or to purchase tickets through an authorized agent go to www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com.

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