Producers: Musical cast

Producers Cast - Broadway musical

Original Broadway Cast of The Producers.

The original 2001 Broadway production featured a powerhouse ensemble. The cast delivered precise comedic timing, lavish vocals, and relentless choreography. Here’s a breakdown of the original leads and featured performers:

Principal Cast.

• Max Bialystock: Nathan Lane – Larger-than-life, endlessly scheming, and wildly charismatic.
• Leo Bloom: Matthew Broderick – Anxious, sweet, and the perfect comic foil to Max.
• Carmen Ghia: Roger Bart – Flamboyant, flamboyant, and even more flamboyant. Scene-stealing brilliance.
• Roger DeBris: Gary Beach – Dazzling and ridiculous. The ultimate camp director.
• Ulla: Cady Huffman – All legs, accent, and confidence. A Broadway bombshell with comic punch.
• Franz Liebkind: Brad Oscar – A pigeon-loving Nazi playwright with unexpected tenderness.

Supporting Roles and Standout Characters.

• Hold-Me Touch-Me: Madeleine Doherty – One of Max’s elderly investors, playfully outrageous.
• Shirley/Kiss-Me Feel-Me/Foreman of Jury: Kathy Fitzgerald – Versatile and uproarious in multiple cameo roles.
• Lead Tenor: Eric Gunhus – Featured vocal standout in ensemble numbers.
• Bryan/Jack Lepidus/Judge: Peter Marinos – Delivered a trifecta of hilarious character turns.
• Usherette/Lick-Me Bite-Me: Jennifer Smith – Energetic, bubbly, and sharp with punchlines.

Featured Ensemble and Ensemble Tracks.

• Mr. Marks/Kevin/Jason Green/Sergeant/Trustee: Ray Wills – A one-man chameleon of supporting roles.
• Scott/Donald Dinsmore/Guard: Jeffry Denman – Nailed dancing, singing, and character shifts seamlessly.
• Usherette: Bryn Dowling – A visual link across scenes, with presence and poise.
• O’Houllihan: Robert H. Fowler – Delivered military absurdity with discipline.
• O’Riley: Matt Loehr – Part of the Irish cop trio with timing and tap flair.
• O’Rourke/Bailiff: Abe Sylvia – Comic timing that elevated courtroom chaos.

Dance Ensemble.

• Ida Gilliams
• Kimberley Hester
• Naomi Kakuk
• Angie L. Schworer
• Tracy Terstriep

This ensemble wasn’t just background. Their work elevated the visual density of numbers like "Springtime for Hitler" and "Keep It Gay."

The original cast fused vaudeville, farce, and razzle-dazzle. Their legacy defines what modern Broadway comedy can be — chaotic, polished, and thrilling.