Mel Brooks’ musical returns to the West End this autumn, directed by Patrick Marber
The lead cast for The Producers, © Matt Crockett
Alex Wood | London | 29 May 2025
The Menier Chocolate Factory’s production of Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan’s The Producers has revealed cast portraits and full creative team.
The production, which had a sell-out run at the south London venue, will open at the Garrick Theatre on 15 September, with previews from 30 August. It is currently set to run until 21 February 2026. It is directed by Patrick Marber.
It tells the tale of two producers attempting to win big by staging the worst musical they could imagine – only for it to turn into an unexpected hit. In a glowing four-star review, the Menier production was described as “hugely entertaining.”
Initial casting for the West End run includes Andy Nyman as Max Bialystock, Marc Antolin as Leo Bloom, Trevor Ashley as Roger de Bris, Raj Ghatak as Carmen Ghia, Harry Morrison as Franz Liebkind and Joanna Woodward as Ulla. All are reprising their roles from the original Menier run.
The creative team includes choreographer Lorin Latarro, set designer Scott Pask, costume designer Paul Farnsworth, lighting designer Tim Lutkin, sound designer Paul Groothius, and wigs, hair and makeup designer Betty Martini. Gareth Valentine serves as musical supervisor and dance arranger, with Matthew Samer as musical director. Orchestrations are by Larry Blank and Mark Cumberland.
The team also features associate director Lily Dyble, associate choreographer (US) Michaeljon Slinger, associate choreographer (UK) Anna Woodside, assistant musical director John Reddel and resident director Matt Gillett.
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