The Producers WEST END
The Producers WEST END
#1The Producers WEST END
Posted: 10/5/25 at 3:54am
I saw this production again in its new West End home this week. It still cracks me up so much. Mel Brooks should be proud that there's still a desire for this musical and that it will hopefully last long after he's gone. As for the production itself, it definitely feels different in a bigger house than when I saw it at the Menier last year. That said, it was meant to be on a bigger stage. Andy Nyman is PERFECT as Max. He really embodies the character as his own, while still incorporating comedic elements reminiscent of those used by Nathan Lane when he created the role for the stage. Marc Antolin's Leo Bloom is fresh and spinebendingly funny! Aside from those two, Trevor Ashley as Roger? HOLY HELL! I don't think I have laughed so hard during a show as with his performances of "Keep it Gay" and "Springtime for Hitler." In these challenging times, we need comedic musicals like this one. I love how the director Patrick Marber scaled it down to focus primarily on the writing rather than big flashy sets. I have no doubt this production is bound for Broadway soon. Probably sooner than you think. The night I went, I spotted Jeffery Seller in the audience. So hopefully, we will see Bialistock and Bloom back on Broadway. I think it would be perfect to have this revival back in New York just in time for Mel Brooks' 100th birthday. Anyway, has anyone seen this production yet, or are they planning on seeing it?
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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#2The Producers WEST END
Posted: 10/5/25 at 5:25am
Hearing raves and the reviews are stellar and yet it is not selling well at all. Even in a very small house. Wonder why?
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Leading Actor Joined: 3/29/25
#3The Producers WEST END
Posted: 10/5/25 at 5:35am
Most dates this month right now are sold anywhere between 60-70% with many a bit beyond that for next week. That's pretty typical for a lot of shows, particularly musicals, in London right now, even those with strong reviews.
It's the time of year when things feel a bit flat. I don't think any show has "must see" buzz among the masses. And for plays, quite a few of those recently open have received lukewarm reviews and mixed reactions.
#4The Producers WEST END
Posted: 10/5/25 at 6:09am
Agree with the above, nothing screams must see to me. I looked at going later this month for a week and can usually find more than enough to fill a week. This time around I decided not to go ( it’s a long way from Australia ) cause nothing was must see.
Well I didn't want to get into it, but he's a Satanist.
Every full moon he sacrifices 4 puppies to the Dark Lord and smears their blood on his paino.
This should help you understand the score for Wicked a little bit more.
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Leading Actor Joined: 11/15/07
#5The Producers WEST END
Posted: 10/20/25 at 11:25pm
I saw this on my trip to London last month (along with "Les Miserables" and "Starlight Express"). I saw the matinee the day before opening night. Absolutely adored it! I had never seen the show on stage and think I only saw about half of the movie, but it was so much fun, and the cast was wonderful! Nyman, Antolin, and Ashley were all standouts!
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Broadway Legend Joined: 9/27/21
#6The Producers WEST END
Posted: 10/20/25 at 11:32pm
this is likely coming to broadway with a different cast in the smae production
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Stand-by Joined: 7/12/18
#7The Producers WEST END
Posted: 10/21/25 at 4:41pm
BoringBoredBoard40 said: "this is likely coming to broadway with a different cast in the same production"
Well this would be a travesty because I’m currently on vacation in the UK and was lucky enough to snag a last minute ticket and Andy Nyman, Trevor Ashley and Joanne Woodward are three of the biggest reasons to see this production. They truly embody the spirit of what Nathan Lane, Cady Huffman and the late Gary Beach (RIP) brought to these characters but they also find ways to make it their own. On top of this, it’s kind of crazy how this production has added so many new jokes while simultaneously elevating some of the classic ones we come to know and love. It’s truly genius what they’ve done with it. Yes it’s much smaller and very different than the original production but it still delivers the big laughs we come to expect with The Producers
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