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Patrick Marber will direct THE PRODUCERS for London’s Menier Chocolate Factory, beginning November 2024
#25Patrick Marber will direct THE PRODUCERS for London’s Menier Chocolate Factory, beginning November 2024
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
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#26Patrick Marber will direct THE PRODUCERS for London’s Menier Chocolate Factory, beginning November 2024
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?
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#27Patrick Marber will direct THE PRODUCERS for London’s Menier Chocolate Factory, beginning November 2024
Posted: 9/4/24 at 2:25pm
Presale links were sent out this morning for tix- looking forward to this one.
#28Patrick Marber will direct THE PRODUCERS for London’s Menier Chocolate Factory, beginning November 2024
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!
The idea is to work and to experiment. Some things will be creatively successful, some things will succeed at the box office, and some things will only - which is the biggest only - teach you things that see the future. And they're probably as valuable as any of your successes. -Harold Prince
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#29Patrick Marber will direct THE PRODUCERS for London’s Menier Chocolate Factory, beginning November 2024
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.
#30Patrick Marber will direct THE PRODUCERS for London’s Menier Chocolate Factory, beginning November 2024
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
The idea is to work and to experiment. Some things will be creatively successful, some things will succeed at the box office, and some things will only - which is the biggest only - teach you things that see the future. And they're probably as valuable as any of your successes. -Harold Prince
#31Patrick Marber will direct THE PRODUCERS for London’s Menier Chocolate Factory, beginning November 2024
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!
#32Patrick Marber will direct THE PRODUCERS for London’s Menier Chocolate Factory, beginning November 2024
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.
The idea is to work and to experiment. Some things will be creatively successful, some things will succeed at the box office, and some things will only - which is the biggest only - teach you things that see the future. And they're probably as valuable as any of your successes. -Harold Prince
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#33Patrick Marber will direct THE PRODUCERS for London’s Menier Chocolate Factory, beginning November 2024
Posted: 12/14/24 at 9:47pm
I think they were asking what seats they are.
#34Patrick Marber will direct THE PRODUCERS for London’s Menier Chocolate Factory, beginning November 2024
Posted: 12/14/24 at 10:15pm
I meant whereabouts in the theater was your seat located. Was it partial view?
#35Patrick Marber will direct THE PRODUCERS for London’s Menier Chocolate Factory, beginning November 2024
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'..
#36Patrick Marber will direct THE PRODUCERS for London’s Menier Chocolate Factory, beginning November 2024
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.
The idea is to work and to experiment. Some things will be creatively successful, some things will succeed at the box office, and some things will only - which is the biggest only - teach you things that see the future. And they're probably as valuable as any of your successes. -Harold Prince
#37Patrick Marber will direct THE PRODUCERS for London’s Menier Chocolate Factory, beginning November 2024
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!
The idea is to work and to experiment. Some things will be creatively successful, some things will succeed at the box office, and some things will only - which is the biggest only - teach you things that see the future. And they're probably as valuable as any of your successes. -Harold Prince
#38Patrick Marber will direct THE PRODUCERS for London’s Menier Chocolate Factory, beginning November 2024
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.
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
#39Patrick Marber will direct THE PRODUCERS for London’s Menier Chocolate Factory, beginning November 2024
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.
#40Patrick Marber will direct THE PRODUCERS for London’s Menier Chocolate Factory, beginning November 2024
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.
#41Patrick Marber will direct THE PRODUCERS for London’s Menier Chocolate Factory, beginning November 2024
Posted: 12/22/24 at 3:42am
Yup I thought overall it was great too. Only thing I wished the seats had were armrests.
#42Patrick Marber will direct THE PRODUCERS for London’s Menier Chocolate Factory, beginning November 2024
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.
The idea is to work and to experiment. Some things will be creatively successful, some things will succeed at the box office, and some things will only - which is the biggest only - teach you things that see the future. And they're probably as valuable as any of your successes. -Harold Prince
#43Patrick Marber will direct THE PRODUCERS for London’s Menier Chocolate Factory, beginning November 2024
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.
#44Patrick Marber will direct THE PRODUCERS for London’s Menier Chocolate Factory, beginning November 2024
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.
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Updated On: 3/2/25 at 09:46 PM
#45Patrick Marber will direct THE PRODUCERS for London’s Menier Chocolate Factory, beginning November 2024
Posted: 3/1/25 at 10:21pm
That appears to be the plan, with all six leads coming over.
Well, I’ll be. That bird really did it.
#46Patrick Marber will direct THE PRODUCERS for London’s Menier Chocolate Factory, beginning November 2024
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...
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
#47Patrick Marber will direct THE PRODUCERS for London’s Menier Chocolate Factory, beginning November 2024
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.
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#48Patrick Marber will direct THE PRODUCERS for London’s Menier Chocolate Factory, beginning November 2024
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
#49Patrick Marber will direct THE PRODUCERS for London’s Menier Chocolate Factory, beginning November 2024
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.
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