MIKE OCKRENT AND THE PRODUCERS

[willrogers2008]

MIKE OCKRENT AND THE PRODUCERS#1

Posted: 4/1/09 at 8:00pm

Was the late Mike Ockrent in some way connected with the first steps of THE PRODUCERS project ? I've read it in another board.Is it really true ?

[mc1227]

re: MIKE OCKRENT AND THE PRODUCERS#2

Posted: 4/1/09 at 8:06pm

Yes, Mel had already tapped him in the early stages of development to be the director. Susan Stroman was going to be the choreographer collaborator. When Mike died, Mel asked Susan to carry the load.

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[MamasDoin'Fine]

re: MIKE OCKRENT AND THE PRODUCERS#2

Posted: 4/1/09 at 8:09pm

I worked with Mike on 'Me And My Girl' in London and its transfer to Broadway.
One of the nicest guys in the business.
Such a tragic loss of an amazing talent.