Hilarity ensues when a down-on-his-luck producer and his accountant create a scheme to make money by producing the worst show in Broadway history.
What follows will all be revealed in Capital City Production's performance of "The Producers."
"The Producers" is a Mel Brooks classic that is filled with the same type of humor as his other productions, such as "Young Frankenstein," another show CCP has previously produced.
Regular theatergoers may recognize the two leads in "The Producers" from "Young Frankenstein," according to director Sarah Sicht. The "dynamic duo" -- Ben Miller as Max and Michael Brand as Leo -- play the producer and accountant on their journey of seeking out the help of the worst director and choreographer on Broadway to put together the worst show ever.
"They are an amazing pair so it's going to be a great show," Sicht said. "And they're supported by a really strong cast."
A few members of that cast include Alexa Knippenberg as Ulla, Cory White as Roger, Kay Beesley as Carmen and David Goldman as Franz.
People may be familiar with the movie version of "The Producers" that featured Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick that came out in 2005.
Between the "phenomenal" costuming, choreography and interesting sets, it's sure to be a great show, according to Sicht.
This isn't the first time Sicht has directed at CCP. Beyond assistant directing alongside the creator of CCP, Rob Crouse, Sicht has also directed shows on her own, such as "Freaky Friday" and "SpongeBob, the Broadway Musical."
Michael Brand and Natalie Bassette have teamed up as music directors for "The Producers." Choreographers include Jaelie Bott, Megan Carter, Alexa Knippenberg, LuAnn Madsen, Claire Mengwasser, Kristy Schriefer and Curtis Sudduth. Skylar Nelson is the stage director, with Michael Azar on light design and Missy Newberry on sound design.
"The Producers" opens June 8 and also runs June 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17. Dinners for the evening shows on Thursday, Friday and Saturday start at 6:30 p.m. with the dinner for the matinee shows Saturday starting at noon. The shows start an hour later. Capital City Productions is located at 719 Wicker Lane in Jefferson City.
Tickets are available with or without the dinner buffet, catered by Sweet Chipotle Catering.
Go to ccpjc.org to learn more and to purchase tickets.
CLARIFICATION: This article was edited at 2:03 p.m. June 1, 2023, to clarify the dinner and show times.
Josh Cobb/News Tribune photo: Ben Miller (orange shirt) performs his role of Max Bialystock during the Capital City Productions rehearsal for the play "The Producers" on Thursday May 25th. The play is being put on by Capital City Productions June 8th-10th, and 15th-17. The Producers is a musical comedy originally produced by Mel Brooks and adapted from his 1967 film of the same name.
Josh Cobb/News Tribune photo: Skye Beesley, Allison Villa, Alexa Knippenberg, Cory White, Holley Hagedorn, Elinor Beckwith, And Mike Azar rehearse for the play "The Producers" during their rehearsal on Thursday May 25th. The play is being put on by Capital City Productions June 8th-10th, and 15th-17. "The Producers" is a musical comedy originally produced by Mel Brooks and adapted from his 1967 film of the same name.