Under the right circumstances, a producer could make more money with a flop than he could with a hit. And so begins one of the most hilarious cons in musical theatre history.
Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks
Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan
A New Mel Brooks Musical
Under the right circumstances, a producer could make more money with a flop than he could with a hit. And so begins one of the most hilarious cons in musical theatre history. Max Bialystock used to be the king of Broadway, but after producing one too many flops, he’s now just a has-been forced into seducing little old ladies for money. After an off the cuff comment from his accountant Leo Bloom, dollar signs go off over his head (as well as “beautiful girls wearing nothing but pearls”). With the reluctant help from Bloom, Max goes in search of the worst musical ever. Will it be a flop? It better, or they might find themselves in prison.
The Producers is an uproariously funny musical with hilarious songs that will have you grinning from ear to ear throughout. Nobody does comedy like Mel Brooks, and nobody does shows like the Paramount. Don’t miss it.
Did you know?
- You may remember the movie with Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick, but did you know the original movie dated back to 1967 and starred Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder?
- The challenge with this show is how to keep pace with the madness of this story, which is the true definition of a farce: “a comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay and typically including crude characterization and ludicrously improbable situations.”
- This show is really big and will look spectacular. Moving from the office, to the street, to the stage, you’ll feel like you’re in the hustle and bustle of Broadway New York right on the Paramount stage.
Meet the Team
Cast
Jessica Palkovic
Ensemble
Jessica is so excited to be teaching at The Paramount School! Jessi grew up in Peoria, IL, where her love for theatre and dance all began. Jessi studied dance with The Peoria Ballet and The Rock School for Dance Education. She also competed in the Youth American Grand Prix, an international ballet competition, in 2010 and 2011. Jessi received her collegiate musical theatre training at The Chicago College of Performing Arts and Western Illinois University. Paramount theatre credits: Cabaret(Texas, u/s Sally), The Wizard of Oz (Ensemble, u/s Dorothy) and The Producers (Ensemble). When Jessi isn’t singing and dancing, she enjoys hunting for donuts with her husband, Bobby, and cuddling with their cat, Leche. Jessi is represented by Gray Talent Group.
Blake Hammond *
Max Bialystock
making Paramount Theatre debut
Jake Morrissy *
Leo Bloom
previously in The Secret of My Success, The Producers, Elf, The Little Mermaid and Mamma Mia!
Sean Blake *
Roger DeBris
making Paramount Theatre debut
Elyse Collier *
Ulla
making Paramount Theatre debut
Adam Fane *
Carmen Ghia
previously in Into the Woods, The Sound of Music, The Producers, The Little Mermaid, Mamma Mia, Hairspray and Mary Poppins
Ron E. Rains *
Franz Liebkind
previously in The Producers, Cabaret and Beauty and the Beast
Miranda Borkan
Ensemble
making Paramount Theatre debut
Matt Casey *
Ensemble, Jack Lepidus, u/s Leo Bloom
previously in Elf
Jenna Coker-Jones *
Ensemble, Lick-me Bite-me
previously in Legally Blonde
Bethany Christine Elkin
Ensemble
making Paramount Theatre debut
Erica Evans *
Ensemble
previously in Oklahoma!
Allyson Graves *
Ensemble, u/s Ulla
previously in The Wizard of Oz, Elf, The Little Mermaid, Mamma Mia!, West Side Story, Hairspray, Oklahoma! and Mary Poppins
Kaitlin Jempson
Ensemble, Swing
making Paramount Theatre debut
Christopher Kelley *
Ensemble, Guard
previously in Cinderella, Kinky Boots, Beauty and the Beast, Newsies, The Producers and The Wizard of Oz
Bernell Lassai III
Ensemble, Accountant Soloist, O'Houlihan
previously in Beauty and the Beast and The Producers
Ivory Leonard IV
Ensemble, Swing
previously in Newsies and The Producers
Eben K. Logan *
Ensemble
making Paramount Theatre debut
Nathan Mittleman *
Ensemble, Lead Storm Trooper
previously in 42nd Street
Jessica Palkovic
Ensemble
previously in The Wizard of Oz and Cabaret
Brandon Pisano
Ensemble, Kevin, Donald Dinsmore, Trustee
making Paramount Theatre debut
Sara Reinecke *
Ensemble, Usherette #2, Hold-me Touch-me, Shirley
previously in Kinky Boots, Beauty and the Beast, The Producers, Legally Blonde, Elf, and Mamma Mia!
Jason Richards *
Ensemble, Bryan, Jason Green, Sergeant, Judge u/s Max Bialystock, u/s Franz Liebkind
previously in Cinderella, The Producers and A Christmas Story
Elena Rios *
Ensemble
previously in Elf and West Side Story
Haley Jane Schafer *
Ensemble, Usherette #1
previously in The Secret of My Success, Newsies, The Producers, Elf, The Little Mermaid and Mamma Mia!
Sawyer Smith *
Ensemble, Blind Soloist, Scott, Dance Captain, u/s Roger DeBris, u/s Carmen Ghia
previously in Cats, Rent and A Chorus Line
Anthony Sullivan Jr. *
Ensemble
previously in The Producers, The Wizard of Oz, Legally Blonde, The Little Mermaid and West Side Story
Marco Tzunux
Ensemble, O'Riley, Foreman of Jury
making Paramount Theatre debut
J Tyler Whitmer *
Ensemble
previously in The Producers, The Wizard of Oz, Legally Blonde, Cabaret, Elf, The Little Mermaid, Oklahoma! and Miss Saigon
Artistic Team
Jim Corti ‡
Director
Paramount Theatre’s Artistic Director and 8-time Jeff Award winner
Brenda Didier
Choreographer
Tom Vendafreddo
Music Director and Conductor
William Boles †
Scenic Designer
Jordan Ross
Costume Designer
Jesse Klug †
Lighting Designer
Mike Tutaj †
Projection Designer
Adam Rosenthal
Sound Designer
Katie Cordts
Wig, Hair & Makeup Designer
Ethan Deppe
Electronic Music Designer
Jaq Seifert
Fight & Firearm Choreographer
Susan Gosdick
Dialect Coach
Jinni Pike *
Stage Manager
Nora Mally *
Assistant Stage Manager
Tiffany Krause
Associate Choreographer
Kory Danielson
Assistant Music Director & Associate Conductor
* indicates member of Actors’ Equity Association (AEA)
† indicates member of United Scenic Artists (USA)
‡ indicates member of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC)
Behind the Scenes
Tuesdays with Corti: Newsies Closing and Jeff Awards
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2019 Jeff Award Nominations
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Tuesdays with Corti: Goodbye, Producers
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Tuesdays with Corti: Extra! Extra! Read All About Newsies!
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Tuesdays with Corti: Auditions!
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Tuesdays with Corti: Beauty and the Beast Auditions
Read MoreEben K. Logan | Why is The Producers Still So Funny & Relevant
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Photo Gallery: The Producers Opening Night
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Tuesdays with Corti: Opening Night of The Producers
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Tuesdays with Corti: A New Broadway Season!
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Tuesdays With Corti: Escape With The Producers
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Tuesdays with Corti: Team Producers
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Tuesdays with Corti: Saying Goodbye
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Photo Gallery: The Producers Day One Rehearsal
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Tuesdays with Corti: Goodbye Oz, Hello Producers
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The Producers Director’s Notes
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Tuesdays with Corti: The Producers Cast
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