Mel Brooks' The Producers at Hudson Players Takes Final Bows This Weekend If Mel was here he would say... "The man who wrote this show is genius! Don't miss it" Tickets are available for the Friday, May 18 & Saturday, May 19 performances at the Barlow Community Center on Oviatt Street in Hudson. Showtime is 8:00 p.m. For tickets go to www.hudsonplayers.com<http://www.hudsonplayers.com>, or call the Hudson Players box office at (330) 655-8522. Information also is available at Facebook.com/hudsonplayers<http://www.facebook.com/hudsonplayers>, or info@HudsonPlayers.com<mailto:info@HudsonPlayers.com>. Of note, The Producers does contain adult language and humor that some may find offensive. But coming from the mind of Mel Brooks, why should this be surprising? Winning a record twelve Tony Awards (including best musical), The Producers is truly a "boffo" hit. Max Bialystock, the one-time king of Broadway producers, is hungry to strike it rich, and Leo Bloom, an accountant with dreams of someday becoming a theatre producer, discover that it could be more lucrative to produce a Broadway flop instead of a huge hit. Songs such as "The King of Broadway" and "I Wanna Be a Producer" help set the wacky tone. Along the way they meet Ulla Inga Hansen Benson Yonsen Tallen-hallen Syaden-svanson, a young and hopeful actress. Though her beauty might eclipse her talent, Ulla is passionate about life and art as she sings "If You've Got It, Flaunt It." The devious duo kick off their scheme by finding a truly atrocious script called "Springtime for Hitler" by Franz Liebkind, a German loyalist playwright. From his lederhosen to his pigeon, Adolph, his love for the motherland is unmistakable. Imposing, yet tender, Franz bonds with Max and Leo with his stirring rendition of "Der Guten Tag Hop-Clop." Next to be recruited is Roger Debris, New York's most flamboyant, and horrendous, stage director. He and his faithful assistant Carmen Ghia insist in song that the secret to success on Broadway is to "Keep it Gay." Even the faux Village People make an appearance! Another musical highlight is the Busby Berkley-like "Along Came Bialy" that fills the stage with little old ladies strutting their stuff accompanied by their walkers. (In an homage to "La Cage," try and pick out those who aren't really ladies...ok other than those who have facial hair.) However, when what Max and Leo thought would be a bomb turns out to be a smashing success, the plan is thrown off and the partners' lives are thrown into chaos. The Producers will have audiences roaring at the ridiculous accents, caricatures of all kinds, and show business inside jokes. The 16 witty and wacky songs and outrageous dance numbers are sure to make for a night of memorable adult-themed entertainment. And you can't miss the stunning Act II costume surprises - who knew you could wear a pretzel that way?! The Producers is directed and choreographed by Rich Jagunic, with Debra Burkhardt serving as musical director. The producers for The Producers are Trish Davis, Marianne Karlson, and Gary Maher. The cast includes Don Bernardo as Max Bialystock; Robert Walter as Leo Bloom; Chanda Porter as Ulla; Gary Maher as Franz Liebkind; Sonny Sonnhalter as Roger DeBris and Brad Kisner as Carmen Ghia. Members of the ensemble include Benjamin Mudrak, Brian Pichola, Christina Worcester, Emily Fields, Jennifer Betz, Jessica West, Jim Wolf, Karen Spiegler, Kathy Steiner, Mackenzie Webb, Marco Urbanic, Meredith Poczontek, Michael Turle, Mike Guffey, Nathan Hill, Neil Rubin, Rachel Grumblatt, Rollin Devere, Sally Morris, and Tom Jones. Hudson Players' The Producers will be performed at the Barlow Community Center, 41 S. Oviatt Street in Hudson. A new lighting system and sound enhancements make the overall theatre experience even more enjoyable for Hudson Players patrons. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The information contained in this message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this document in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately, and delete the original message.