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Mel Brooks' The Producers
“Exciting, thrilling story-telling ... outstanding music.”
Book by: Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan. Lyrics by: Mel Brooks
Music by: Mel Brooks
Production Funding by: Dr. & Mrs. Robert Ball, Daryl & Maureen Roberts, Barrett and Carol Pierce (in honor of the employees of Rio Petroleum), Xcel Energy
Orchestra partially funded by: The Josephine Anderson Charitable Trust

May 8 - May 25


Amarillo Little Theatre and Joseph H. and Arlene Pool take great pride in producing Mel Brooks’ The Producers. It should be noted that ALT is one of the first community theatres in the nation to do so. Bialystock and Bloom are names that should strike terror and hysteria in the minds of anyone familiar with Mel Brooks’ classic cult comedy film. As a big Broadway musical which opened in 2001, The Producers once again sets the standard for modern, outrageous, in-your-face humor. It is a truly “boffo” hit, winning a record twelve Tony Awards and wowing capacity crowds night after night.

A down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history thereby bilking their backers, who are “little old ladies” out of millions of dollars. Only one thing goes awry: the show is a smash
hit! The antics of Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom is a lesson in broad comic construction. You will see them maneuver their way fecklessly through finding a show (the gloriously offensive “Springtime For Hitler”), hiring a director, raising the money and finally going to prison for their misdeeds. At the core of the insanely funny adventure is a poignant emotional journey of two very different men who become friends.

With a truly hysterical book co-written by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan (Annie) and music and lyrics by Mr. Brooks, The Producers skewers Broadway traditions and takes no prisoners as it proudly proclaims itself an “equal opportunity offender!”

ALT has enlisted a wonderfully talented cast for this production featuring many audience favorites and newcomers alike. Leading actors include Richie Garza as Bialystock, Jeff Jarnagin as Bloom, Annika Johansson as Ulla, Brent Biles as Franz Liebkind, Shawn Walsh as Roger DeBris and Jason Crespin as Carmen Ghia. The very busy and talented ensemble includes Chuck Alexander, Josh Bates, Brandon Bellar, Tony Brazell, Lori Boston, Amber Burton, Caitlin Campbell, Megg Dunlap, Jason Garren, Lissa Garren, Ryce Garren, Joshua Gibson, Bobby Gregg, Robert Hansen, Sarah Johnson, Cara Kee, Justin Loe, Shannon Mashburn, Jonathan Mobley, Caroline Robinson, Kim Shreffler, Tara Teetor, Elizabeth Tracy and Dustin Ward.

Artistic Director for the production is Allen Shankles with Jim Gardner as Music Director and Anne Lankford as Choreographer. Raymond Girard applies his skills as Costume Designer with Gregg Dunlap as Technical Director and Tana Roberson as Scenic Designer.


ALT's "Mainstage" facility - Musical

Sponsored by: Mr. & Mrs. George Enloe, Mindy Briggs, Billy & Carolyn Campsey, Bill & Kerry Glidewell, Kathy & Eric Levy & kids, La Rita Mason

“This is a gift from the show-biz Gods!”
—Richard Zoglin, Time Magazine

“Relentless in its energy, it is an absolutely socko
monster hit!” — Richard Christensen, Chicago Tribune

Make your reservations today for The Producers.
You don’t want to miss this incredible
finale to ALT’s 80th season.


FACTS @ A GLANCE
Performance Dates:
May 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 8:00 pm
May 22, 23 & 24 8:00 pm
May 11,18 & 25 2:30 pm
Box office opens to members ~ Monday, April 21 @ 10 am
Box office opens to public ~ Monday, April 28 @ 10 am
Performance location ~ ALT Mainstage
Box office phone ~ 806-355-9991
Order online at ~ jeff@amarillolittletheatre.org
Rated - PG-13 due to mature language and innuendo.

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