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The Producers (musical)

"The Producers" is a Broadway musical by Mel Brooks, based on his 1967 film of the same name. It tells the story of a down-and-out Broadway producer, Max Bialystock, and his nervous accountant, Leo Bloom, who scheme to get rich by putting on a deliberately terrible musical. They raise more money than necessary, expecting it to flop, but their production, "Springtime for Hitler," unexpectedly becomes a hit. Known for its sharp humor and catchy songs, the show explores themes of ambition, greed, and the absurdity of the theatrical world, earning numerous awards, including multiple Tony Awards.