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An American grandson of the infamous scientist, struggling to prove that his grandfather wasn't as insane as people believe, is invited to Transylvania where he discovers the process that reanimates a dead body...

Fright Fest '24: Young Frankenstein (1974, 12A)

Stephen Joseph Theatre

From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, THE PRODUCERS, comes this monster new musical comedy. The comedic genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation – YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN! Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick and a leggy lab assistant, Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. “It’s alive!” he exclaims as he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather’s. Eventually, of course, the monster escapes and hilarity continuously abounds.

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Young Frankenstein

Greer Cabaret Theater

Young Frankenstein is a comedy-horror film directed by Mel Brooks, starring Gene Wilder. Wilder’s Frederick Frankenstein is a descendant of the infamous Victor Frankenstein who brought a monster to life in the classic tale. Frankenstein the younger is invited to Transylvania where he becomes acquainted with the family trade. (Rated PG, 1h 46min.) 

Young Frankenstein (1974)

Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center

Both general and accessible seating are available through AXS, Peacock Theater, and Crypto.com Arena; box Office located at 1111 S. Figueroa Street.

A Hilarious Live Conversation with Mel Brooks

Peacock Theater

Bialystock and Bloom! Those names should strike terror and hysteria in anyone familiar with Mel Brooks’ classic cult comedy film. Now as a big Broadway musical, The Producers once again sets the standard for modern, outrageous, in-your-face humor. It is a truly “boffo” hit, winning a record twelve Tony Awards and wowing capacity crowds night after night.

The Producers

Lancaster Opera House

Join us for an enchanting evening of vocal performance as Emma Rothfield, a talented soprano from the Northwestern Bienen School of Music, presents her recital. This event is part of her Master of Music degree requirements, under the guidance of esteemed faculty member W. Stephen Smith. Accompanying Emma on the piano will be Charles Foster, enhancing the evening with their collaborative artistry.

The recital is scheduled for Friday, June 7, 2024, at 6:00pm CDT, in the Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall. This venue, known for its breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, promises an unforgettable backdrop for the performance. The hall's acoustics, enhanced by its unique architectural design, will ensure that every note is heard in pristine clarity.

Emma's program includes a diverse selection of works, showcasing her versatile vocal range and emotional depth. The audience will be treated to Hector Berlioz's "La mort de Cléopâtre," a dramatic exploration of Cleopatra's final moments. Contemporary flair will be added with Kathleen Tagg's "This Be Her Verse," and the duet from Giacomo Puccini's "La bohème" will bring a touch of classic opera romance. For a lighter note, Mel Brooks' "I’m Tired" from "Blazing Saddles" will provide a humorous twist.

Admission to this event is free, and tickets are not required. For those unable to attend in person, a live stream will be available, ensuring that no one misses out on this captivating performance.

Don't miss this opportunity to support emerging talent and experience the power of live vocal performance in one of the most beautiful recital halls in the country.

Emma Rothfield, soprano

Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall

From the comedy genius of Mel Brooks comes the brilliant stage adaptation of his legendarily funny ﬁlm– Young Frankenstein! Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced “Fronk-en-steen”) inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor (pronounced “Eye-gore”), and a leggy lab assistant, Inga (pronounced normally), Frederick ﬁnds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. Every bit as relevant to audience members who will remember the original as it will be to newcomers, Young Frankenstein has all the of panache of the screen sensation with a little extra theatrical ﬂair added.

Bus Barn Theater

Opening our season is the award-winning musical based on the 1974 comedy film of the same name, written by Gene Wilder and Mel Brooks. It follows on the heels of Mel Brook’s extraordinarily successful musical, The Producers, with a musical version of this film classic, Young Frankenstein. To translate Brooks’ 1974 black & white parody of the 1930’s horror film to the Broadway stage, castles, laboratories, lightning bolts, and rampaging torch-carrying villagers were recreated. The monster was suited in green, visibly stitched together and did the famous “Puttin’ On The Ritz” number in tie and tails. The score also includes “Together Again”, “Welcome to Transylvania”, and “Join The Family Business”.

West Valley Light Opera

Relive the hilarious 1974 Mel Brooks movie with this musical featuring the same monster sized silliness.
This zany musical “brings to life” the story of mad scientist Frederick Frankenstein, who repeats his grandfather’s monster mistakes–while creating a lot of insane fun along the way. Victor Frankenstein has died and Frederick travels to his grandfather’s castle in Transylvania where he ends up conducting his grandfather’s experiments to create human life. But by the time he realizes that the monster’s been accidentally given an abnormal brain, he has escaped, and everyone fears he will terrorize the countryside. Will Frederick repeat the mistakes of his grandfather, or will he turn the Frankenstein legacy around and turn his monster into a sophisticated man about town?

Jefferson Performing Arts Center

It’s alive The electrifying adaptation of Mel Brooks’ monstrously funny film will leave you in stitches. Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein pronounced Fronk-en-steen inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, he finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors as he brings to life a creature that eventually escapes, and hilarity abounds.

Woodland Opera House

Based on the story and screenplay by Gene Wilder and Mel Brooks and on the original motion picture by special arrangement with Twentieth Century Fox.

A young neurosurgeon, Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced “Fronkensteen”) inherits the castle of his grandfather, the famous Dr. Victor von Frankenstein.  In the castle he finds a funny hunchback called Igor, a pretty lab assistant named Inga and the old housekeeper, Frau Blucher. Young Frankenstein does not believe in the work of his grandfather, but when he discovers the book where the mad doctor described his reanimation experiment, he suddenly changes his mind …

Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein

Theatre Tallahassee

It’s Alive!  (And it’s even more hilarious than ever!) From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, we bring you legendary actress, Sally Struthers (“All In The Family,” “Gilmore Girls”) starring as “Frau Blücher” in the Southern California Premiere production of the newly revised, London version of this monstrously entertaining musical comedy. This electrifying musical stage adaptation of Mel Brooks’ brilliantly funny film will leave you in stitches! Frederick Frankenstein, grandson of the infamous inventor Doctor Frankenstein, reluctantly inherits the family estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick named Igor and lab assistant Inga, Frederick finds himself following in the mad-scientist tradition of his ancestor, creating a monster for this century. When the monster escapes, hilarity abounds. London reviewers called it “a love letter to American vaudeville” and “an evening of gloriously impure fun.” Please note: For mature audiences – with a sense of humor!

Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts

Based on the 1974 movie by Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder, the musical Young Frankenstein is an hilarious homage to classic horror movies of the 1920s and 30s. Filled with show tunes that pay tribute to the work of Cole Porter and Irving Berlin (among others), the musical slyly explores identity, acceptance, family legacy, and matters of the heart.

Mel Brooks

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Events

Upcoming events

12 - 20 Feb, 2025

Young Frankenstein · Oakland University School of Music, Theatre and Dance

Past events

Nov 2, 2024

Fright Fest '24: Young Frankenstein (1974, 12A) · Stephen Joseph Theatre

25 - 29 Sep, 2024

Young Frankenstein · Pittsburgh CLO

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