Cast members of upcoming production of “The Producers” at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison include, from left, Liam Neault as Max, Karianna Merrill as Ulla, Dan Rennie as Leo. Submitted photo by Aaron Skolfield

Mel Brooks’ adaptation of his 1968 film, hailed as one of the funniest musicals ever written, “The Producers” will be staged from July 26-Aug. 4, at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison.

Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, July 26-Aug. 3; and at 7 p.m. on Sundays, July 28-Aug. 4.

Failing producer Max Bialystock and his accountant Leo Bloom scam a group of elderly women out of their nest eggs by convincing them to invest in a horrendously offensive Third Reich-themed musical secretly intended to bomb the moment it opens. When high-brow Broadway audiences mistakenly assume that “Springtime for Hitler” is a satire, Bialystock finds himself with the critical acclaim that has long eluded him – and the biggest hit of his career. Heinous hijinks are artfully directed by Zack Balkcom with music direction by Mary Bastoni and choreography by Kristen McBride.

Director Zack Balkcom shares that he “feels excited and privileged to be directing this iconic musical at Deertrees. Working with this talented and energetic cast and crew has been absolutely inspiring. Our audiences will undoubtedly be consumed with laughter from the spectacle and sheer brilliance of Mel Brooks’ vision, promising an unforgettable experience at the theater.”

Cast members are  Liam Neault as Max Bialystock, Daniel Rennie as Leo Bloom, Collin Young as Franz Liebhind, Brandon Chaloux as Roger De Bris, Abram Dwyer as Carmen Ghia, Karianna Merrill as Ulla, Hillary Perry as Ulla’s understudy, Bob Sawyer as Mr. Marks. Ensemble includes Abram Dwyer, Allison Taber, Amanda Robinson, Bob Sawyer, Brandon Reilly, Brent Lake, Bruce Carver, Carly Dillingham, Christine Vozella, Cody Watson, Germaine Robinson, Hillary Perry, Janelle Raven, Jenn Rennie, Koley True, Maren Pinkham, Natalie Veilleux and Travis Burt.

Tickets cost $26.

For more information and to buy tickets, visit deertrees-theatre.org.