Is the producer of a Broadway show also the director?

Im trying to find the producer of Billy Elliot and it says Universal Pictures, Working Title %26amp; Old Vic Productions and Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Jon Finn and Sally Greene.



Im not sure if this is right.Is the producer of a Broadway show also the director?
no, typically they're different. Be careful because, there is a movie version of Billy Elliot. Try going on ibdb.com (like imdb.com, but for broadway shows)
yes, 100% of the time, FACTIs the producer of a Broadway show also the director?
No, almost never, in spite of the first answer.

The producers (in the USA) raise the money, supervise the business, keep the profits, if any, and hire the director. Titles are different in Britain.

It was based on a movie (which is how Universal Pictures got involved) and this page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Ellio鈥?/a> list the director of the Broadway production as Stephen Daldry who is also listed as the director of the movie here http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0249462/

http://billyelliotthemusical.com/
Not usually. Producers take care of the business end. Directors are in charge of the stage/creative business. A producer, however, has final say-so, and they can walk through a rehearsal and make a change in the director's approach, if they feel it is warranted. In a few, very few instances the show can be produced and directed by the same person, more so in movies than theatre. But this is rare. It is common, though, in amateur theatre and public schools. When dealing with professional credits, though, ALWAYS check the professional credits from a reputable source, then cross-reference.
Never. The producer is entirely responsible for the production including hiring the actors, crew, and the director. And, most importantly, acquiring the necessary funding.



The director is the one who helps the cast bring the script to life.