The Producers: A Satire of Fascism
The Producers, currently playing on the West End, uses musical comedy to satirise fascism, providing a tonic for our times.
Marc Antolin, who plays Leo Bloom, notes that the musical features numerous references to Nazi imagery, including swastikas, stormtroopers, and antisemitic pigeons.
Making fun of fascism is the best way to deal with it
According to Antolin, the goal is to laugh at fascism and its proponents, making them the "butt of the joke". He cites Mel Brooks' quote:
sometimes to make fun of these things is the best way to deal with it
Author's summary: The Producers satirizes fascism through comedy.
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