Spotlight On: Chuck Stango

Connecticut Theatre Company’s “Spotlight On…” series continues with a look into our talented cast of The Producers. Get to know Chuck Stango who is portraying Max Bialystock in our production!

My name is Chuck Stango and I am playing Max Bialystock. This is my 3rd show with the CTC, but the first one in nine years.

The Producers is Mel Brooks at his finest. Irreverent, outrageous and over-the-top, it is a laugh-a-minute musical comedy that doesn’t take moment off.

Max has been a role that I have always wanted to do. He is the 3rd Nathan Lane character that I have gotten to play. Nathan Detroit (Guys & Dolls) and Pseudolus (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) are the other two.

Max and Leo are the two characters that drive the show. It’s been great working with Cole Urso bring this duo to life. It’s been a real challenge to learn the role. The best and most challenging moment for Max comes when, through “Betrayed” he recounts the entire show during the 11 o’clock number

On the way home, people will hopefully be saying, “Wow! How did that old man get through that show and remain upright!

“The Producers” opens on May 2nd and runs through May 11th at Connecticut Theatre Company. Tickets on sale now!

“For all its daring, Brooks’s show is ultimately a nostalgic throwback to vaudeville and a testament to male friendship.” — The Guardian

“With more belly laughs per minute than any new musical in years, Mel Brooks’ “The Producers” reminds us in grand, politically incorrect style that Broadway never rewards wimps.” — Variety

“It’s the type of musical people say they pray for; a gleeful return to the good old days of undemanding musical comedy with laughs, pretty girls, laughs, a couple of catchy songs, laughs, soon to be legendary performances by some of the best talents of the Broadway stage, laughs, and . . . well . . . lots and lots of laughs.” — Talkin’ Broadway