Wheaton Drama stages 'Producers'

Wheaton Drama's final production of the 2016-2017 season, "The Producers," a musical adaptation of the 1968 movie of the same name, opens Friday, May 26, and runs through Sunday, June 18.

With the stage version adapted to be a bit more upbeat than the '68 movie, this record-breaking version of the show won 12 Tony Awards.

"The Producers" is a zany story written in Mel Brooks' unique style of humor, with just enough ridiculousness to keep the audience entertained and laughing throughout.

The story revolves around two theatrical producers who are in financial trouble. They concoct a scheme to get rich quick by overselling interests in a Broadway musical that is bound to be a flop.

Things seem to be going their way except for one thing - the show is a hit.

With songs like "Der Guten Tag Hop-Clop," "I Wanna Be a Producer," and "Springtime for Hitler," this show produces comedy coupled with outrageous song and dance.

Show times are 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, May 26 to June 18, at Playhouse 111, 111 N. Hale St., Wheaton. Tickets are $20 to $23.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call (630) 260-1820 or visit www.wheatondrama.org.

Audience members are advised that "The Producers" features adult themes and profanity.