Just returned from a few days in New York with friends. We saw "The Producers" "Proof" and "Thoroughly Modern Millie". Loved "Proof" and "Thoroughly Modern Millie"--but sitting through "The Producers" was painful. As one of my friends said, "The joke was on us!" Mel Brooks knew exactly what he was doing--write a stupid musical about a stupid musical, kick-off the show with Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick, throw in Brooks' usual off-color humor and they will come.

I guess it didn't play in Peoria after all.

Couldn't you see that about the producers though! I did not know proof was still there who is playing the lead these days?

Anne Heche plays the lead in "Proof" with Len Cariou. Excellent cast.

Just goes to show ................

The joke's been on me several times. Sorry you didn't get it, but The Producers is a great show.

Actually my friends and I are from a major metropolitan city on the west coast and we have seen plays in London, Chicago, Los Angeles and New York. "The Producers" was stupid and Mel Brooks is laughing all the way to the bank knowing he has pulled one over us!

Hmm, so I guess the success of the Producers has to do w/something other than the plot, music, and acting, right?

Actually my friends and I are from a major metropolitan city on the west coast


Sorry, Fresno is not a major city.

Gee, XXX, you mean that I really didn't enjoy The Producers. But, rather Mel Bropks somehow convinced to like it. Wow, that's scary!

Gee, XXX, you mean that I really didn't enjoy The Producers. But, rather Mel Brooks somehow convinced to like it. Wow, that's scary!

To each his own, but as a long time theatre goer (and holding a degree in theatre as well as years of professional theatre training and experience) I LOVED The Producers. I don't think Mel Brooks pulled anything over on ME, but I understand if his humor isn't appreciated by some people. A lot of people have hated all his movies as well. Not everyone liked the movie of The Sound of Music. Not everyone likes The Sopranos. Not everyone appreciates rock music. So it is understandable that some people don't like The Producers.

Message: I agree. I just saw "The Producers" in New York. I hated it. It was moronic. I can't believe I spent $100 to see it.

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I wasn't crazy about the Producers either, I've seen much more enjoyable shows. The music was not at all memorable-no humming a tune after as with other shows. I know the show is going on tour and I think "Peoria and Fresno" should know it's not for everyone. Just like with all awards, a tony doesn't mean it will appeal to everyone and not liking it doesn't make you a country bumpkin. Before you spend $100 on tickets either in NYC or in your town you should know its not for Grandma or the kids and if you don't like Mel Brooks movies then you won't like this. Raunchy rated R and uninspiring.

You are either a stupid troll or brain damaged not to like "The Producers". End of story, period.

XX: What strict conservative world did you grow up in? My grandparents saw the Producers and loved it.

you weren't humming after the show? i always get "springtime for hitler" stuck in my head and get some very weird looks from people who hear me singing it and don't know the origin (they think i'm some sort of neonazi)
also, i love "when you got it, flaunt it" and sing that too. I loved the producers, but then again, i think mel brooks is a genius.

Perfect example, like the first poster said, people tell you that its good and you don't want to be labeled an idiot so like sheep everyone goes off the cliff together. The second half was better but everyone in the bathroom with me at intermission was talking about how over rated the show is.

Maybe because I have always liked Mel Brooks and his completely off the wall humor, I thoroughly enjoyed The Producers!
And the "raunchiness" was so corny and silly, how could anyone be bothered by it?
I never liked the big Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals , so I am happy to say that on Broadway at least, there is something for everyone!