Recording the Producers: A Musical Romp with Mel Brooks (2001)

Synopsis: When Mel Brook's classic comedy film THE PRODUCERS was adapted onto the Broadway stage as a musical, it became an almost unbelievable success, with the wait for tickets stretching over a year! This... When Mel Brook's classic comedy film THE PRODUCERS was adapted onto the Broadway stage as a musical, it became an almost unbelievable success, with the wait for tickets stretching over a year! This documentary, directed by the Emmy Award winner Susan Froemke in association with non-fiction pioneers Maysles Films, is a behind-the-scenes look at this Broadway phenomenon. Writer-comedian Mel Brooks leads a tour of the show and presides over a studio recording session of the album. Stars Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick are heavily featured. [More]

Starring: Mel Brooks, Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick

Starring: Mel Brooks, Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick