The Mel Brooks Musical—Young Frankenstein
Book by
Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan
Music & Lyrics by
Mel Brooks
Original Direction and Choreography by
Susan Strohman
When: October 9–25, 2026
Where: Gremlin Theatre, St. Paul
Tickets: $20, $30 & $40 (pay what you choose)
From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes this monster musical comedy. The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation – 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. “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.
Young Frankenstein has all the of panache of the screen sensation with a little extra theatrical flair added. With such memorable tunes as “The Transylvania Mania,” “He Vas My Boyfriend” and “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” Young Frankenstein is scientifically proven, monstrously good entertainment.
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Orchestrations
by
Harold Wheeler
Vocal and Incidental Music
Arrangements by
Ted Sperling
Dance Music
Arrangements by
Zane Mark
Young Frankenstein is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Young Frankenstein Performance Schedule
Young Frankenstein Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Jeff Goodson | Dr. Frederick Frankenstein |
| Giordi Oreggio | The Monster |
| Scott Dutton | Igor |
| Anna Olson | Inga |
| Lisa Ramos | Elizabeth Benning |
| Sue Gerver | Frau Blücher |
| Hazen Markoe | Inspector Hans Kemp |
| Angelo Mysterioso | The Hermit |
| Lawrence Hutera | Dr. Victor von Frankenstein |
| Dave Eckenrode | Ziggy/Herald |
| Heather Foxx | Ensemble/Multiple Roles |
| John Joachim | Ensemble/Multiple Roles |
| Joe Dawis | Ensemble/Multiple Roles |
| Fawn Wilderson | Ensemble/Multiple Roles |
| Cathy Brennan | Ensemble/Multiple Roles |
| Jim Baumer | Ensemble/Multiple Roles |
| Chellie Brown | Ensemble/Multiple Roles |
| Laura Dawis | Ensemble/Multiple Roles |
Meet the Production Team & Staff
BAND
Shirley Mier, Piano
Jamie Carter, Guitar
Gary Rue, Bass
Mick LaBriola, Drums
Tim Carlson, Trombone
Jenny Slivinski, Reeds
| Staff Member | Role |
|---|---|
| Richard Hitchler | Director |
| Ross Willits | Associate Producer |
| Amanda K. Gehrke | Stage Manager |
| George Maurer | Music Director |
| Rik Kutcher | Choreographer |
| Sara Kosiorek | Marketing |
City of Saint Paul Cultural STAR
This activity is supported, in part, by the City of Saint Paul Cultural Sales Tax Revitalization Program.
