by Kenneth Jones view article on Playbill.com The news has circulated in the Broadway acting community for weeks, but the producers of The Producers have made it official: Lewis J. Stadlen and Don Stephenson of the first national tour will jump into the Broadway troupe, and Brad Oscar will tour with the second national. Oscar, […]
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On Stage: ‘Producers’ stars say show was hard fun
October 3, 2002 in News
by Christopher Rawson It’s time to bid farewell to the stars of “The Producers,” Lewis J. Stadlen (Max) and Don Stephenson (Leo), based on brief chats as they were leaving after entertaining Pittsburgh for three weeks in the national premiere of the road company. But first, some “Producers” trivia to add to the flap about […]
Mel Brooks Says Stadlen and Stephenson on Tour; Lane and Broderick in London
June 19, 2002 in News
by Robert Simonson & Kenneth Jones view article on Playbill.com The casting of the lead roles in the national tour of The Producers has been an open secret for weeks going on months—but without any official confirmation. The word of Mel Brooks, however, would seem official enough. The casting of the lead roles in the […]