A few weeks ago, we were discussing whether the upcoming movie of The Producers (the Broadway version) would be one of those rare adaptations to include the entire score of the stage production. Turns out, not. "Where Did We Go Right?" was dropped. "The King of Broadway" was filmed but is missing from the prints of the film currently being previewed here and there. It will presumably be on the DVD and I'll be curious to see whether there's any indication of why it was cut because I think it's one of the better songs in the show. It also means that Nathan Lane has only one solo in the film — "Betrayed."
There are two new numbers — "You'll Find Your Happiness in Rio" and "There's Nothing Like a Show on Broadway." The latter is sung over the closing credits.
I'm looking forward to this film with mixed anticipation. Loved the movie, loved the show on stage…but fear that when the show on stage becomes a movie, it will be impossible to not compare it more directly to the movie. And that's a tough standard to live up to.