Richard Kind in The Producers

Richard Kind will star as Max Bialystock opposite Marc Antolin’s Leo Bloom in the critically acclaimed, major West End revival of The Producers for seven weeks only at the Garrick Theatre.

Kind began performances on Monday 23 March, temporarily stepping into the role while Andy Nyman departs to open the world premiere production of The Psychic (co-written with Jeremy Dyson) at York Theatre Royal. Nyman will return to the role from 11 May. Kind previously played Max Bialystock on Broadway in 2004, succeeding Nathan Lane, and later reprised the role in the 2012 Hollywood Bowl production.

Richard Kind said, “Mel Brooks is a genius. Every time I come back to The Producers, I’m reminded what a comic masterpiece it is - the jokes, the infectious energy of the story, the sheer audacity of it all - it still feels as fresh as ever. I’m so thrilled to be returning to the iconic role of Max Bialystock; this is a hat trick for me – they just can’t keep me away! I’ll be sure to keep Andy’s fedora warm for his return, and I’m excited to dive into rehearsals. It’s good to be back.”

The first major London revival of Mel Brooks’ The Producers has exploded onto the West End transferring to the Garrick Theatre after its sold-out run at the Menier Chocolate Factory. Based on Brooks’ cult classic film, the original Broadway production won a record-breaking twelve Tony Awards, and this revival proves why. When down-on-his-luck producer Max Bialystock teams up with timid accountant Leo Bloom to stage a surefire flop, their scheme backfires with thunderous applause and unstoppable laughter.

Reimagined by Tony Award-winning director Patrick Marber and with triumphant performances across the board, The Producers is officially 'the musical riot of the century' (Mail on Sunday) - a joy-filled hit you can’t afford to miss.

Where: GARRICK THEATRE, 2 Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 0HH

When: Booking until Saturday 19 September 2026 

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