The Producers review: At its best when it leans hard into the absurd

Rows shaking with laughter during Springtime for Hitler. Mel Brooks said comedy is how you win against fascism. At the Garrick right now, he has a point.

The Producers review: At its best when it leans hard into the absurd

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Critic Review

Published on

17 Sep 2025

The Producers
Music and lyrics by Mel Brooks
Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan
Directed and choreographed by Susan Stroman
Starring Andy Nyman, Marc Antolin, Trevor Ashley, Joanna Woodward, and Harry Morrison
Lighting design by Mark Henderson
Costume design by William Ivey Long

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