The Producers, the smash Broadway musical written by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan '51 received 15 Tony Award nominations, a new record. The musical opened in April to rave reviews and has already sold out tickets for the remainder of 2001.
The Producers received nominations for Best Musical, Best Book of Musical, and Best Actor Award nominations for Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick. The 55th annual Tony awards will be presented on June 3.