The Producers Review

I recently saw The Producers and wanted to put up a review. My review will not be about the quality of the show itself, but the ages that should it. This is because a common misconception is that The Producers is a family show - it is not. You are likely to be uncomfortable if you bring kids to the show.

The Reasons is is Not for Kids:

(1) There is extensive use of swearing
(2) There are a lot of sexual references
(3) There is a simulated scene of sex
(4) There is a song "Keep it Gay" that includes people wearing suits that show an erection, a drag queen, as well as other inappropriate things for kids. Also, there is a part of it in which the drag queen attempts to kiss the main character.
(5) The kids won't understand the show - the plot is complicated.

I would say that people who are ages 15+ can see this show.

It was really not that great in my opinion.

Updated On: 11/23/06 at 09:39 AM

So kids aren't allowed to see a song about being gay?
Would that damage them for life?
If the song was "Keep it Straight," would it be ok?

OH I GET IT!

Is this Michael Richards' biggoted twin brother?

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This is a pointless post. EVERYONE knows that Mel Brooks is not for kids! This has NEVER been labled as a family show!

It's been around for 6 years! Why tell us this know!?

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I would not worry to much about kids

My wifes niece (15) curses like a drunken sailor & regularly curses out her parents. Naturally her parents constantly reward her insteac of hauling off & belting her occasionally for talking to them like that.

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Huh? A sex change?! Are you referring to Shirley Markowitz? I believe she is just supposed to be a butch lesbian. After all, she starts checking out Ulla at the ending pose of the first act.

Also, I don't believe the choreographer has an erection. I believe it is a simple joke in regards to mens dancebelts and dancers looking like they are either well-endowed or that they have stuffed a sock in their pants.

Regardless, this is not a kid's show, nor a show for people from the "square states."

But the fact is 95% of parents are NOT bringing their 5 year old to THE PRODUCERS.

It has not and never will be labeled as a family show. This poster's "review" basically gives voice to something everyone already knew, effectively accomplishing nothing.

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i saw the producers on broadway when i was 13, almost 14, and didn't really get it. i mean, i understood the plot, but i didn't REALLY get the satire and humor

i just saw the tour last week in philadelphia and i got it soooo much better (i am 18 now). i could appreciate the humor and all that...

but i was SHOCKED to see 8 year olds there!!!

I apologize for being misinformed. I guess it was my misconception that it was a family show.