Patrick Marber will direct THE PRODUCERS for London’s Menier Chocolate Factory, beginning November 2024 — Page 2

General onsale for this begins September 9. Right now only scheduled to March 1. Does the Menier Chocolate Factory have a history of extending productions?

I have never seen the show live on stage before, so I wouldn’t know, unfortunately. I did watch the movie musical years and years ago. Some bits and pieces I remember from that film on stage, but other than that, it felt fresh to me. It was still an outstanding production

Wick3 said: "Where are rush seats? I recall that theater is quite small and every seat tends to be a good seat.
Andy Nyman (who was Gov Thropp in the Wicked movie) is Bialystock!"

TodayTix. Every show from now till the end of the run in early March, they will release 4 tickets per show. Odds are slim but as long as you get on the app early enough, it you might have a shot.

I meant whereabouts in the theater was your seat located. Was it partial view?

Wick3 said: "I meant whereabouts in the theater was your seat located. Was it partial view?"

Apologies for the delay. Time zone difference, lol. I sat in Row H, Seat 12 in the back, but I was dead center, so I had a perfect view of the stage. This space is very small. If you're close to the stage, you might miss some things, so I am glad these seats were in the back.

I’m not sure I could see this transferring unless they amp up some of the production values and replace a couple of the cast but I had the best time. The show feels even more hilarious now because some of this non-PC humour is even more outrageous today than I remember it to be. It also just feels so well written until maybe towards the end where I feel they didn’t really know where to go.

Saw this today and had a blast. I know the rumor is for it to go to the Garrick early next year but like someone said earlier, they’re going to need to really expand on sets/cast if that’s to happen. But as it is right now, it’s really great.

Wick3 said: "Only thing I wished the seats had were armrests."

Only if the seats are wide enough. I typically don't care for the armrests in the older theatres as they can make the seat a tight and uncomfortable squeeze.

Seaview will be producing a commercial run of Meniers production of The Producers at the Garrick Theatre in the West End. Previews begin August 30th and it’s booking until February 21st, 2026. Andy Nyman, Marc Antolin, Trevor Ashley, Raj Ghatak, Harry Morrison and Joanna Woodward all reprising their roles from the original Menier run.

Could Broadway be next?

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I really enjoyed the show but the production/cast doesn't scream "this must transfer to New York with all leads" type-event that happened with Sunset or Operation Mincemeat....there are so many talented actors in New York who can bring the complete package in terms of vocals and comedy etc. I kind of think it would be better to mount a new production or at the very least source local talent...

Yes but it’s 2025 - every single show, no matter what, now must have a transfer rumor and/or a Proshot rumor. That’s message board law.

Updated On: 3/2/25 at 09:53 AM