The Producers

May 22nd, 2005

Filed under: General

The Producers was very funny and had several great songs but it definitely suffered from Huckleberry Finn Syndrome*. After the hilarious “Springtime for Hitler” scene the show just limps along until the final curtain. Lots of Mel Brooks humor, much of it way too blatant, which works best in small doses. Still, it was an enjoyable musical and it’s always a treat to see a show in the Fox Theater.

The man sitting in the row behind me apparently considers “Oy” the funniest word ever.

Character on stage: Oy
Man behind me: Oy. Oy! OY!! [uproarious guffaws laughter]. Oy! Oy.

It was very nice to have a relaxing weekend since I know the coming week is going to be a guaranteed headache (it’s JACHO time). Only five days until a three day weekend! With lots of good racing (the Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola 600)! And barbecue!

Just…five…more…days

Huckleberry Finn Syndrome occurs when the author of a book (or other work) seems to suddenly realize that their book has no ending and tacks on a weak and unsatisfying conclusion in attempt to tie everything together.

3 Responses to “ The Producers ”

  1. Logan
    May 23rd, 2005 at 1:15 pm

    Add to the list of things I didn’t know- You live in Atlanta? Sweet! I’m about two hours south in Columbus. If you’re ever down this way you should let me know, i’ll buy you lunch

    -L

  2. Loren
    May 25th, 2005 at 6:32 pm

    No, Scott’s not an Atlantan. I thought the same thing when I saw him mention the Fox (I live in metro Atlanta myself), but apparently it’s a Fox Theater in St. Louis, MO.

    As it happens, I saw “The Producers” at the Atlanta Fox several months back. And instead of an ‘Oy’ guy behind me, there was Georgia’s Insurance Commissioner (and his very young new wife).

  3. Jennifer
    May 26th, 2005 at 11:27 pm

    I had to look up the Fox too, unfortunately not Atlanta. I’m about 40 mi. north of Columbus, nice to meet two fellow Georgians.

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