Mel Brooks’ Broadway musical Young Frankenstein to open at Newcastle Theatre Royal before moving to the West End
Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein will open at the Garrick Theatre on 10 October, following a run at Newcastle Theatre Royal from 26 August.
The musical is based on the Oscar-nominated 1974 film of the same name, which Mel Brooks directed and co-wrote with Gene Wilder. Gene Wilder plays Dr Frankenstein in the film, which pokes fun at classic horror films.
Susan Stroman will direct the musical, working with Mel Brooks once again following their collaboration on The Producers in both New York and London.
The story sees esteemed brain surgeon and professor Frederick Frankenstein inherit his grandfather's castle in Transylvania.
He must decide whether to continue to run from his family's tortured past or continue his grandfather's experiments in Transylvania.
The new musical will feature new material and hit songs “The Transylvania Mania,” “He Vas My Boyfriend” and “Puttin’ On The Ritz.
Mel Brooks was awarded the BAFTA Fellowship in February – the highest honour the body awards, recognising his long career across the arts.
Casting is yet to be announced.
