Mel Brooks is coming to Broadway for two nights in June as part of the “In Residence on Broadway” series.
Brooks will star in an unscripted show, entitled “Mel Brooks on Broadway,” featuring his own comedic stylings, personal stories and film clips from his well-known work, including “Blazing Saddles,” “Young Frankenstein” and “The Producers.” He will play the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on June 17 and 18.
An EGOT winner — Brooks has been a recipient of multiple Tony Awards, Emmys, Grammys and Oscars for his career as a producer, director, actor and writer — Brooks has been represented on Broadway twice, with “The Producers” in 2001 and “Young Frankenstein” in 2007.
Other announced artists for “In Residence on Broadway” include Regina Spektor, Yanni and Criss Angel.
