A Flop at the Top – “The Producers” at the Norris Theatre
Nick Santa Maria as Max Bialystock and Marc Baron Ginsburg as Leo Bloom in “The Producers.” Photo by Clix Portrait Studios by Vy Nguyen One of the most successful musicals in the history of musical theater, “The Producers” gathered 12 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. As hilarious as it is popular, the work is based on the original 1986 film of the same name composed by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan. It opens for three weekends beginning tomorrow, Friday, at the Norris Theatre in Rolling Hills Estates. The story concerns two con artists who, as a joke, purposely produce a flop production which, instead of failing, actually becomes an instant hit with the public. Although the idea of planning a failed production may seem ludicrous, Nick Santa Maria, who is taking on the role of Max Bialystock, comments that the irony and humor behind the situation is what makes “The Producers” such an intriguing story. “It’s totally dishonest but it makes sense,” he says. “‘The Producers’ is an old- fashioned, feel good musical comedy. It’s funny, musical, clever, and even a bit bawdy at times.” Santa Maria has been in show business for almost forty years. “Max Bialystock is a lovable rogue,” he…
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