January 23, 2008 - THE PRODUCERS, a MEL BROOKS musical, will make its Corpus Christi premiere at the American Bank Center Selena Auditorium for one performance only on Monday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, priced at $26.50, $41.5 and $51.50, are on sale now at the American Bank Center box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at (361) 881-8499. Discounts are available for groups of 20 or more by calling 361-826-4759.
Based on Mr. Brooks’ Academy Award-winning 1968 film of the same name, THE PRODUCERS, a MEL BROOKS musical is the story of down-on-his-luck theatrical producer Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom, a mousy accountant. Together they hatch the ultimate scam: raise more money than needed for a sure-fire Broadway flop and pocket the difference. Their “sure-fire” theatrical fiasco? None other than the musical Springtime for Hitler.
THE PRODUCERS, a MEL BROOKS musical swept the 2001 Tony Awards, receiving the most Awards in Broadway history. Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical (Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan), Best Original Score (Mel Brooks), Best Scenic Design (Robin Wagner), Best Costume Design (William Ivey Long), Best Lighting Design (Peter Kaczorowski), Best Orchestrations (Doug Besterman), Best Choreography and Best Direction of A Musical (Susan Stroman).
The creative team for THE PRODUCERS, a MEL BROOKS musical is comprised of Nigel West (Direction), Leigh Constantine (Choreography); David Peterson (Scenic Adaptation); Jimm Halliday (Costume Coordinator); Paul Miller (Lighting Design); Shannon Slaton (Sound Design); Bernie Ardia (Hair and Makeup Design); John Mezzio (Musical Direction). All designs are based on original Direction and Choreography by Susan Stroman; and original designs by Robin Wagner (sets), William Ivey Long (costumes), Peter Kaczorowski (lighting), Steve Kennedy (sound), Glen Kelly (musical arrangements and supervision), Patrick Brady (musical direction/vocal arrangements) and Doug Besterman (orchestrations). This production contains profanity and adult situations. For more information on THE PRODUCERS, a MEL BROOKS musical, please visit the tour website, www.producersontour.com.
THE PRODUCERS, a MEL BROOKS musical is produced by NETworks Presentations. Founded in 1995, NETworks has produced and managed tours in the United States and abroad including: Cameron Mackintosh’s Oliver!; Cinderella, starring Eartha Kitt; Show Boat; Ragtime; The Civil War; Jekyll & Hyde; Seussical the Musical, Cameron Mackintosh and The National Theatre’s production of Oklahoma!, Fosse, Rent, The King and I, The Sound of Music, Cabaret, Swan Lake, and Little Women - The Broadway Musical starring Maureen McGovern. Current productions include Annie, the 30th Anniversary tour directed by Martin Charnin, The Producers, Rent, The Light in the Piazza, Metal Messiah and Sweet Charity starring Molly Ringwald. Future productions include Cameron Mackintosh and The National Theatre’s production of My Fair Lady and The Pajama Game.
THE PRODUCERS, a MEL BROOKS musical is presented by Jam Theatricals (www.jamtheatricals.com) as part of the 2007-08 Broadway in Corpus Christi at American Bank Center Selena Auditorium Season, sponsored by The Caller Times and KRIS-TV.
American Bank Center is Corpus Christi’s premier event center providing unprecedented guest experiences. For more information on upcoming events, visit us online at www.americanbankcenter.com.
About Jam Theatricals
Jam Theatricals is a Chicago-based entertainment company that presents and produces Broadway engagements throughout North America. Founded in 1997 by Arny Granat, Jerry Mickelson and Steve Traxler, Jam Theatricals manages subscription seasons in more than 30 cities. Jam has presented notable national touring productions including CATS, The Producers, STOMP, Les Misérables, Mamma Mia!, Hairspray, Miss Saigon and Riverdance. Jam has also produced national stage tours including Eric Idle Exploits Monty Python, Barrage, Love Letters starring Robert Wagner and Jill St. John, and Second City (currently running in Las Vegas). Jam Theatricals is the recipient of three Tony Awards® for producing The History Boys (Best Play- 2006), Monty Python’s Spamalot (Best Musical- 2005), and Glengarry Glen Ross (Best Revival of a Play- 2005) on Broadway. Additional Broadway credits include the following Tony®-nominated productions: Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, The Retreat from Moscow, The Wedding Singer, and Talk Radio starring Liev Schreiber. This season on Broadway, Jam is producing August: Osage County, Rock ‘N’ Roll, The Seafarer and The Homecoming, as well as the upcoming November, starring Nathan Lane. Please visit www.jamtheatricals.com for more information.
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