Now, Roxy, I know you dislike the show, but I don't think there is a chance in hell THE PRODUCERS will close after N&M leave. Yet the powers-that-be have set a dangerous precident with the return of the dynamic duo. They are setting themselves up for what is likely to be a mammoth drop afterwards, and I honestly don't feel that Alexander/Short (if they can get them...and for what price?) will be half as potent a combo, nor would Zero Mostel if here were to come back from the grave. They have built themselves a bigger hole for the future. And I don't envy the actors - whoever they are - that have to follow N&M.
I am bemused by the absolute hysteria surrounding thier return. Individually - Nathan - Matthew and the show don't generate half to half the level of interest that the combination of the three do. I wonder if it is partially due to the fact that this season has (so far) offered so few shows to get excited over.
"Christ, Bette Davis?!?!"