The Producers

May 1, 2026 — May 17, 2026

Civic Auditorium

It’s non-stop laughs when a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history, thereby hustling their backers out of millions of dollars. Mel Brooks’ laugh-out-loud spectacle The Producers sets the standard for modern, outrageous, in-your-face humor.

Book by MEL BROOKS & THOMAS MEEHAN Music and Lyrics by MEL BROOKS
Original direction and choreography by Susan Stroman
By special arrangement with StudioCanal
THE PRODUCERS is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Cast

  • Max – Jonathan Talmadge
  • Leo – Logan Awe
  • Roger – Christian Heintzelman
  • Carmen – Matt Jett*
  • Franz – Justin Ingerham*
  • Ulla – Chelsea Stevenson-Hicks
  • Hold Me Touch Me – Traci Glasscock

Ensemble

  • Micah Arce
  • Gabrielle Balanda
  • Bri Berning
  • Josiah Bildner
  • Eric Birko*
  • Christopher S. Blades
  • Lucas A. Campbell
  • Danielle Campise
  • Emily Cook* (Swing Ulla)
  • Eddie Doerr*
  • Taryn Forkin
  • August Gallagher (Soloist)
  • Vincent Giannecchini
  • Kevin Hopp
  • Ivy McCord
  • Alexia Perry
  • Pepper Reese*
  • Charlie Saulino
  • Sarah Scorzo*
  • Sufia Sharief
  • Carlee Stoker (Dance Captain)
  • Noah Szarejko
  • Corinne Tachuk*

* Civic Debut

Crew

  • Floor Managers – Elia Grace, Axel Rhodinger
  • Light Board Operator – Jerry McCord
  • A1 Operator – Imari Hill
  • Floor/Fly Crew – Mason Blechner, Paige Billian, Larry Foster-Goodrich, Stacey Jaeger, Sarah Legeza, Allison Mayo, Torri Jo Mitchell, Lisa Marie Parker, RJ Soulé
  • Dressers – Emily Awe, Joni Edwards, Merinda Edwards, Kelsey Jordan, Kate Mikhailova, Laura Van Orman
  • Follow Spot Operators – Alan Moerdyk, Reed Shilts
  • Director – Mychelle Hopkins
  • Music Director – Lori Hatfield
  • Choreographer – Anna Cafagna
  • Scenic Designer – David Kyhn
  • Costume Designer – Elaine Kauffman
  • Lighting Designer – Benjamin Arnett
  • Sound Designer – Alex Grindey
  • Technical Director – Phillip A. Miller
  • Properties Master – Christopher Lewis
  • Stage Manager – Kalie Hagen
  • Assistant Stage Managers – Elia Grace, Axel Rhodinger
  • Intimacy Coordinator – Mike Artis
  • Assistant Director – Abigail Doonan
  • Assistant Scenic Designer – Justin Muse
  • Properties Artisan – Jamie Chapin
  • Scenic Carpenters – Ryan Burke, Nathan Behrend, Tully Davis                             
  • Charge Painter – David Kyhn
  • Scenic Artists – Paige Billian, Justin Muse
  • Stitchers – Isabella Balden, Lindsay Fleck, Addie Gorden, Peter MacKay
  • Costume Shop Manager – Nora Hauk
  • Master Electrician – Benjamin Arnett
  • Audio Engineer –
  • Photographer/Graphic Designer – Deborah Browning
  • Videographer – Katherine Mumma
  • Front of House Manager – Melita Terrentine
  • Box Office Manager – Sydney Lewis
  • Audience Engagement Manager – Christopher S. Blades
  • Production Stage Manager –Kalie Hagen
  • Director of Volunteers – Mike Artis
  • Artistic Director – Anthony J. Hamilton
  • Executive Director – Laura M. Zervic
  • This production is performed in 2 acts with a 15-minute intermission.
  • This production includes adult humor and language, water-based fog and haze.
  • Theme Night – Tony Award Night: Join Max and Leo on Saturday, May 2 for Tony Night at the theatre where all are welcome to come dressed in their Tony Award attire.

Performance Dates:

  • Friday, May 1, 2026 at 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM (ASL Interpreted and Audio Description Services Available)
  • Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM
  • Friday, May 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
  • Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM
  • Friday, May 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM
  • Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Venue
Civic Auditorium
329 S. Park St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Seating
All performances in the Civic Auditorium feature reserved seating. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each performance.

Parking
Street parking is available for free after 5:00 PM on weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday. For further assistance with parking please contact the box office at 269.343.1313.

The Kalamazoo Civic Theatre does not rate subject matter as sensitivities vary from person to person. If you have questions about content, age appropriateness, or other aspects of the show (ie strobe lights and other theatrical effects), please contact the box office at 269.343.1313.