Recording "The Producers" - A Musical Romp with Mel Brooks
The DVD includes 13 minutes of interviews and backstage discussions not  seen on PBS, but no musical performances.  In the funniest sequence, Nathan Lane  and the cast discuss Elaine Stritch's role in the first Broadway making-of  documentary,Original Cast Album:  Company.  In other segments, Lane and Matthew Broderick discuss how they  got involved inThe Producers, and they, Mel Brooks, and director Susan  Stroman offer mutual praise.  There's also a photo gallery that shows scenes  from the stage production.  While most DVD photo galleries consist of humdrum  stills from the film you've already seen, this one is invaluable; because the  documentary takes place in the recording studio, the photo gallery provides the  only glimpse of the costumes and sets that made the show sparkle.  It's a  pleasant surprise that the DVD offers the option of Dolby Digital 5.1 sound.--David Horiuchi