It wasn't too long ago that Mel Brook's highly acclaimed film The Producers became a Broadway mega hit. After winning Tony Awards and spawning a movie turned musical turned movie-musical, it is no surprise that another one of his multi-generational hits, Young Frankenstein would soon take the stage.
The movie was a comedic masterpiece when it hit theatres in 1974. "Walk this way": the memorable line said by Igor to Fredrick even sponsored the popular song by Aerosmith. With all this acclaim the Broadway version would be a huge hit! Right?
Truth be told, it's fame kicked it square in the face. The movie just can't seem to be beat. When you get to the theatre expecting to relive the memories the movie created, watching with anticipation as the dialogue nears your favorite scene, all to find out that they've turned "Would you like to have a roll in zee hay" into a catchy broadway jingle... it's disappointing. Better luck next time Brooks. Maybe your fans will love the idea of tap-dancing cowboys for Blazing Saddles.
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