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Why Mel Brooks calling him ‘Zero’ gave Andy Max power for iconic role

WHEN Andy Nyman was offered the iconic role of Max Bialystock in The Producers, there was one major obstacle he faced... Mel Brooks.

The multi-award winning musical was performed at Menier Chocolate Factory, London, from the end of last year, but has now been transferred to the West End — being staged at London’s Garrick Theatre from tomorrow to February 21.

Leicester-born Andy’s involvement started when he received a phone call from Menier producer David Babani while he was in New York with his family, asking if he was free from October 2024.

“The last time he asked me that was for Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof,” Andy said.

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