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

[quizking101]

Posted: 7/25/24 at 7:11pm

berniesb!tch said: "I wonder if they would ever "odd couple" this and do it with two women. I'd love to see Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson take a crack at it."

Maxine Bialystock and Leona Bloom

Sounds like a high-powered ladies’ law firm 

[inception]

Posted: 9/4/24 at 1:26pm

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?

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 9/4/24 at 2:25pm

Presale links were sent out this morning for tix-  looking forward to this one. 

[Dylan Smith4]

Posted: 12/14/24 at 8:18am

Saw this last night after scoring a TodayTix Rush seat. I was absolutely blown away from laughing so damn hard. The cast was so good, especially Trevor Ashley as Roger! WHAT AN ICON HE IS! I’ve heard rumors about this transferring to the West End some time next year, which is NEEDED! The run is completely sold out at the Menier but if you can score a rush ticket, go for it! You won’t be disappointed! 

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 12/14/24 at 10:54am

Great to hear!

If you’re familiar with the original - has much changed? It looks like new arrangers & orchestrators are credited, and it’s obviously a much smaller production than the original. 

[Dylan Smith4]

Posted: 12/14/24 at 1:39pm

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]

Posted: 12/14/24 at 5:37pm

Dylan Smith4 said: "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"

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!

[Dylan Smith4]

Posted: 12/14/24 at 7:52pm

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. 

[willep]

Posted: 12/14/24 at 9:47pm

I think they were asking what seats they are.

[Wick3]

Posted: 12/14/24 at 10:15pm

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

[SweetLips22]

Posted: 12/15/24 at 12:34am

Dylan Smith4 said: "Saw this last night after scoring a TodayTix Rush seat. I was absolutely blown away from laughing so damn hard. The cast was so good, especially Trevor Ashley as Roger! WHAT AN ICON HE IS! I’ve heard rumors about this transferring to the West End some time next year, which is NEEDED! The run is completely sold out at the Menier but if you can score a rush ticket, go for it! You won’t be disappointed!"

I saw Trevor Ashley in Melbourne in a Production Company version of The Producers and he played the German. It was a brilliant production and to this day I still laugh and remember his very funny performance.

I would 'kill' to see his 'Roger'..

[Dylan Smith4]

Posted: 12/15/24 at 4:35am

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.  

[Dylan Smith4]

Posted: 12/15/24 at 4:38am

SweetLips22 said: "I saw Trevor Ashley in Melbourne in a Production Company version of The Producers and he played the German. It was a brilliant production and to this day I still laugh and remember his very funny performance.

I would 'kill' to see his 'Roger'.."

If this goes to the West End, he better reprise his role! His Roger had me LAUGHING so hard my head hurt! I'm gonna try to see it again with the Rush tickets because I had a blast! 

[binau]

Posted: 12/15/24 at 6:39am

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. 

[TheQuibbler]

Posted: 12/15/24 at 4:17pm

I’ve always thought people underrate the show (if that’s possible, despite all the Tonys) because it didn’t continue to be a juggernaut post Lane/Broderick and that somehow got tied into the quality of the show itself. As written, I think it’s a glorious piece of musical theater. 

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 12/21/24 at 7:38pm

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]

Posted: 12/22/24 at 3:42am

Yup I thought overall it was great too. Only thing I wished the seats had were armrests.

[Dylan Smith4]

Posted: 12/22/24 at 10:03am

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. 

 

[Wick3]

Posted: 12/22/24 at 1:42pm

When I went to chocolate menier factory jt was simply a very long cushioned bench. At least with armrests you have a dedicated space for you. Without armrests it can be a tight squeeze depending on your neighbors.

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 3/1/25 at 9:46pm

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?

Updated On: 3/2/25 at 09:46 PM

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 3/1/25 at 10:21pm

That appears to be the plan, with all six leads coming over. 

[binau]

Posted: 3/2/25 at 4:04am

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...

[ACL2006]

Posted: 3/2/25 at 8:08am

EDSOSLO858 said: "That appears to be the plan, with all six leads coming over."

i doubt this would run long without any names in it.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 3/2/25 at 9:53am

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

[Kad]

Posted: 3/2/25 at 10:06am

Obviously every principal performer must transfer over, because nobody in New York really can capture the very British comedy of Mel Brooks.