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All rights reserved.The Producers - Original Cast (CD 2001)
| Track Listing 1. Overture 2. Opening Night 3. King of Broadway, The 4. We Can Do It 5. I Wanna Be a Producer 6. In Old Bavaria 7. Der Guten Tag Hop-Clop 8. Keep It Gay 9. When You Got It, Flaunt It 10. Along Came Bialy 11. That Face 12. Haben Sie Gehort das Deutsche Band? 13. Opening Night (Reprise) 14. You Never Say Good Luck on Opening Night 15. Springtime For Hitler 16. Where Did We Go Right? 17. Betrayed 18. Till Him 19. Prisoners of Love 20. Goodbye!
Album Notes Music and lyrics composed by Mel Brooks. Principal cast includes: Nathan Lane (Max Bialystock); Matthew Broderick (Leo Bloom); Gary Beach (Roger De Bris); Roger Bart (Carmen Ghia); Cady Huffman (Ulla); Brad Oscar (Franz Liebkind). Recorded at Edison Studios, New York, New York on March 11, 2001. THE PRODUCERS won the 2002 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album. Mel Brooks fans take heart: The comedic master's cult film classic makes an absolutely brilliant transition to old-fashioned Broadway musical comedy, with lots of hilarious new songs that catch the spirit of the original. Lead performances by Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick stand up admirably to those of Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder. Brooks's new compositions, like the brilliant patter song "Betrayed" and the opening "King of Broadway," are full of his trademark wit and irreverence ("The songs were rotten, the book was stinkin'/what he did to Shakespeare, Booth did to Lincoln"), and the songs from the film are brilliantly expanded. "Haben Sie Gehort Das Deutsche Band?" which only lasted a verse in the film, becomes a show-stopping production number. Special aside for Brooks cultists: Yes, that's his voice delivering the famous line "I was born in Dusseldorf, and that is why they call me Rolf" during "Springtime for Hitler". Editorial Reviews Entertainment Weekly (05/04/2001) | Find errors in the product description? Submit a catalog update request now. | ||||||||||||
Reviews  the producers-original cast (cd 2001)Review created: 05/13/08 by:  I love this cd. It is filled with fun songs from a fun movie. Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick are wonderful singers and fill the songs with emotion while telling the story of these two unlikely people who become friends without realizing it until the end. Uma Thurman is excellent and I never knew she could sing. Will Ferrel is funny and sings great as well. Overall, I love every song and keep it in my car to play it over and over again. Review ID: 10000000007157245 Was this review helpful? Report this review I LOVE this CD so much!!!Review created: 03/04/07(updated 03/04/07) by: Mel Brooks is brilliant! I love the music and lyrics. I heard this described as Mel Brooks Love Letter to the Theater and I agree. I got hooked listening to a few of the songs on myspace. I listen to this CD everyday!!! I am also going to get the Original Movie Soundtrack because I guess I just can't get enough..and I prefer the movie version of my favorite song "Betrayed". Nathan Lane is extraordinary! If you are interested in the creative process I would very highly recommend the DVD: Recording the Producers: A Musical Romp with Mel Brooks Review ID: 10000000003071422 Was this review helpful? Report this review Love the musicalReview created: 11/01/06 by: dannychean1 ( 1 ) Just love it. Great composition, great actors, one of the best of broadway show all time! Mel Brooks is a THEATRICAL GENIUS! Review ID: 10000000002204590 Was this review helpful? Report this review  "The Producers": Fun, Fun, Fun!Review created: 06/24/01 by: donnamr -- a member of Epinions Pros: Satirical, witty, tuneful, upbeat, well performed, energetic! Cons: Only if one has no sense of humor. With all the hype surrounding Mel Brooks' runaway hit, "The Producers," I curiously purchased the CD, fearing a letdown. Lesson to be learned - never prejudge. The CD is a sheer delight, with musical numbers so well constructed that the story is easily imagined, even without the help of a plot outline. On first hearing, several numbers stand out, such as the title song from the producers' intentionally tasteless musical, "Springtime for Hitler"; or the first act finale in which producer Max (Nathan Lane) trades sexual attention for checks in "little old lady land"; or the "Keep It Gay" number. Review ID: 10000000000502705 If you've got it flaunt it-The Producers got it and boy do they flaunt it!Review created: 01/05/03 by: nathanlane -- a member of Epinions Pros: Classic Broadway style music, wonderful singing, and hilarious lyrics. Cons: It has a few profane words, some sexual content, and has Nazis. The Producers is Mel Brooks biggest achievement, winning 12 Tony awards, the most ever won! The Producers was based on Brooks old film The Producers , starring Zero Mostel (Max Bialystock) and Gene Wilder (Leopold Bloom). In my opinion Matthew Broderick (Leopold Bloom) and Nathan Lane (Max Bialystock) are much better suited for the parts as you can clearly hear on the recording; whether it s Leo s squeaky, mouse-like voice or Max s brassy, bold, and exciting voicing, you can draw a much better image of the characters. Cady Huffman is Ulla, Leo s love interest throughout the show. She is... Review ID: 10000000000502701 Broadways HOTTEST Show, for only $14.99! Mel Brook's The ProducersReview created: 05/05/01 by: jckatz -- a member of Epinions Pros: I didn't have to wait on line 4 hours and then be $5 short. Cons: I haven't seen it live YET UPDATE I saw the show!!!!!! Waiting to write a review. BACKGROUND In 1968 Mel Brooks directed his first major motion picture The Producer it barely broke even. http://www.epinions.com/mvie_m Review ID: 10000000000502707 Springtime for Mel BrooksReview created: 05/06/01 by: kidhendrix -- a member of Epinions Pros: Funny lyrics, fantastic music, and excellent performances. Cons: I can't see the play! Mel Brooks has made some of the most beloved comedies of our time: "Blazing Saddles," "Young Frankenstein," and "History of the World Part One." But his most original, and arguably his best work, is "The Producers." Starring Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder, "The Producers" tells the story of two lads who dream to become Broadway producers. They realize, though, that if executed correctly, it would be more profitable to stage a bomb than to stage a success. So the two find the worst script around, "Springtime For Hitler," and put on the play, only for it to become a success. With a wickedly clever. Review ID: 10000000000502703 Epinions.com ratings are not included in the item's average rating. Links in this review may have been removed. |
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