The Producers-The New Mel Brooks Musical (Touring) Tickets

WONDERFUL CAST, BEAUTIFULLY DIRECTED - SOUND WAS OUTRAGEOUSLY GOOD (AND WE WERE IN THE CHEAP SEATS!) A BEAUTIFUL FUN PRODUCTION OF A GREAT SHOW!

Fantastic show at the Bowl this week! Mel actually came out on stage at the end to address the audience - a truly unforgettable night!

Roger Bart and Gary Beach were brilliant as always, and Dane Cook was perfect casting.

Excellent musical! Outstanding lyrics and outrageously funny!

play was funny, a little long though. On the negative side, too many stereotypes for my taste, but again, this is Mel Brooks so i guess its ok

I had never seen the movie and had wanted to see the play in NY but never had the time or opportunity. The cast at Hollywwod Bowl was incredible! Everyone played their part to perfection including Dane Cook who I know more as a comedian than anything. I was so taken aback when he broke into song! I was completely at awe with his performance! At one point someone from the audience yelled out a line just before the actor was to say it and everyone got a chuckle and a song broke out. I witnessed two shooting stars during the show. In all, it was a beautifully funny summer night (as always) at the Hollywood Bowl!

My first time at the Hollywood Bowl and first time seeing The Producers on stage. It did not disappoint! Great venue and fantastic performances.

The cast and the production was as good, if not better, than the Broadway staging. We loved every minute and our 15-year old grandson (who fell in love with the movie) had the "best birthday present ever".

Fantastic. It was my first time at The Bowl so I was a bit concerned about the staging, but it was no problem. We laughed so hard and had a great time. The screen to the left of the stage is partially obscured from Section E and the right screen is tilted away, but I had binoculars so I wouldn't miss any facial expressions.

Surprisingly, this production transferred very well to Bowl. I've seen a couple theatrical productions here and they tend to lose some of their vibrancy in the larger venue. But this production of Mel Brooks' The Producers was played so broadly that it reached way back up to the "cheap seats." With one big exception, this was an outstanding cast, and I felt Richard Kind's performance ranked right up their with both Zero Mostel from the original film, and Nathan Lane from the original Broadway run. And it was a pleasure to see both Bart and Beach back in their original roles. Dane Cook may have been the biggest surprise of the night as Franz Liebkind.

With the exception of a tech problem that derailed the flow of the musical, and the in-n-out European accents of some of the cast members, This was a stupendous performance!

Last night I had the pleasure of attending a performance of one of my favorute Broadway shows, “The Producers,” at the Hollywood Bowl. Let’s start with just a review of the Bowl itself. The venue is gorgeous, plunked down on the side of a hill, surrounded by mountains and with the Hollywood sign off in the distance. The tickets are reasonably priced for the locale, running from cushy seats down in front to box seats with tables for dining to wooden benches in the back, which is where I found myself. Unfortunately the bench seats are far enough away that you can’t identify actors on stage, and while the screens certainly help, the experience is just not the same. New self-imposed rule: for shows (as opposed to concerts), stay away from the cheap seats. Another note for next time is BRING YOUR OWN FOOD! Or at the very least your own drinks. I got a bahn mi ($9.50) and lemonade ($3.75) and almost instantly regretted it. I had a bottle I had meant to bring with me but (of course) forgot at home, that’s what I’m most upset by, though the sandwich was a disappointment too. Once the carrot scrapings and bits of pickled goodness were gone, which happened rather quickly, you were left with a chicken and mayonnaise sandwich. eew. Why bother spending that much money when you can bring pretty much anything - including alcohol - from home? People line the walkways with picnic baskets, bottles and tupperware alike, and always seem to enjoy themselves just as much (if not more) than the poor saps waiting in line for overpriced, under-seasoned food. Enough of that. On to the show! Having grown faithful to the Nathan Lane / Matthew Broderick take on The Producers I was apprehensive seeing this new duo, Richard Kind and Jesse Tyler Ferguson. Thankfully, neither disappointed. While Kind was less exuberant in his take on Bialystock the character suited him well. His performance was met with applause and few people cared, if noticed, his flubbed lines. Having never heard Ferguson sing before I was surprised at his vocal skill, and as far as acting, well… he definitely studied from Broderick’s School of How To Look Hysterical By Making Weird Mouth Shapes and graduated with full honors. While he did not necessarily put his own spin on the character as Kind did (intentional or not), he did justice to Leo Bloom and held his own against reprising cast members. SPEAKING OF WHICH! Had I known that Gary Beach and Roger Bart were coming back as Roger Elizabeth Debris and Carmen Ghia I absolutely would have sprung for closer seats. That’s what I get for not doing my research. As expected they stole the show and completely commanded the stage whenever they were present. I can’t say enough about how well these two own their roles and, from a stage in New York to a feature film to the Hollywood Bowl, it’s hard to imagine anyone taking their places. Say what you will about Dane Cook (and yes, lately there has been a lot to say) but when the man gets on stage he is fearless, and it really shone through in his performance as Franz Liebkind. He delivered every line like it could be his last and was a surprising highlight. Rebecca Romijn as Ulla, on the other hand, was a disappointment. It’s unclear if the horrible accent hindered her singing or her attempts to sing made her accent worse, but either way she didn’t add anything but that marvelous face to the show. She gets an A for effort though, clearly she was trying her damnedest to play the part, but Ulla proved too demanding of a role. Due to the curfew enforced at the Hollywood Bowl, three songs were cut completely, all in the second act (It’s Bad Luck to Say Good Luck, Where Did We Go Right and Betrayed). The pacing was solid enough that the editing choices were hardly noticeable. I was, however, very disappointed that Max’s verses of “‘Til Him” were removed, as I think it adds a lot to his character and creates more of an arc for him. Gorgeous costumes, respectable set design and smooth choreography brought it all together. All in all it was a wonderful night, topped off by a cameo by Mel Brooks himself. The audience was elated by his appearance in “Springtime for Hitler” and anyone not yet on their feet by the end leapt up as he came out for a curtain call, to thank the audience and proclaim this one of the most exciting nights of his life. He ended with a hesitant yet hopeful suggestion: “Next year maybe Young Frankenstein?”

Absolutely fabulous! So well done and the two leads were excellent. Rebecca was very average.

Had a wonderful time at the Bowl. Even though it was an abbreviated version of the musical, the cast was wonderful and production didn't seem to lack anything. M

Such an amazing group of actors and crew.... not an easy play to put together at the Bowl. We absolutely loved it. :)

What a great venue and terrific play! We got our tickets late but had fine seats in Section E that were inexpensive but offered a good view of the stage. Sound was a bit spotty but this was fixed and he cast and orchestra did a great job.

Well worth it for the experience. Talented cast, the script was super funny, haven't laugh that hard I'm a long time. Seeing Mel Brooks was icing on top. What incredible talent.

we had family in from NY is was fabulous loved all the performers.

This was the best musical I have seen in ages! A real gem!

With baguette, Spanish Blue Cheese and California Chard in hand, seating next to my girl under the starts... the Producers at the Bowl was an exquisite experience. Looooved it.