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BWW Review: Theatre by the Sea's Oddly Timely THE PRODUCERS
(2017)
  • Andria Tieman, Providence College
Abstract
THE PRODUCERS has the odd pedigree of being a movie (1967) that became a Broadway musical (2001) and then returned to the silver screen as a movie version of the 2001 musical (2005). With this many iterations on offer, it's clear that this is a show with staying power that is beloved by many. The mind of Mel Brooks is a twisted space to spend some time in, but even the subtle cringiness that comes with good satire doesn't last long, as the laughs keep coming. It can be difficult to find humor in mocking Nazis so close on the heels of the white supremacy rally in Charlottesville, VA, but it's still very satisfying too, probably even more than when the musical premiered. Even so, there is a bit of queasiness that comes from looking at so many swastikas, and it's hard to shake.
Keywords
  • The Producers,
  • Theatre by the sea
Publication Date
August 23, 2017
Citation Information
Andria Tieman. "BWW Review: Theatre by the Sea's Oddly Timely THE PRODUCERS" (2017)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/andria-tieman/137/