The Drowsy Chaperone 2006

Opened: May 1, 2006
Closing: December 30, 2007

The Drowsy Chaperone - 2006 - Broadway History , Info & More

The Drowsy Chaperone is a hilarious and meta-theatrical musical that injects a dose of nostalgia and playful satire into the world of classic Broadway musicals. It follows Man in Chair, a reclusive musical fanatic obsessed with a long-forgotten 1928 show called "The Drowsy Chaperone." As he listens to the cast recording, the characters and music of "The Drowsy Chaperone" magically come to life in his living room.



The plot of "The Drowsy Chaperone" itself is a whirlwind of romantic entanglements, mistaken identities, and over-the-top drama. We meet a naive ingenue named Janet, a dashing (but perpetually shirtless) hero named Robert, a suspicious chaperone named Mrs. Tottendale, a hilariously flamboyant Latin lover named Adolphe, and a sassy and cynical showgirl named Kitty.



Through Man in Chair's witty narration and interjections, the audience is aware of the absurdity of the situations unfolding within the "show within a show." The musical pokes fun at classic musical tropes while celebrating their charm. The catchy score blends classic musical styles with unexpected influences like jazz and klezmer, adding to the playful and unpredictable atmosphere. Ultimately, The Drowsy Chaperone is a love letter to the golden age of musicals, delivered with a wink and a smile.

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The Drowsy Chaperone is a musical comedy, about a musical within a comedy, featuring music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison. With a book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar, this musical tells the story of a fictional 1928 musical. The story itself centers around a character, 'Man in Chair,' as he describes to the audience his trepidations in life and this overwhelming feeling of sadness and foreboding which he calls 'Blue.' So over the course of two hours the 'Man in Chair,' takes the audience on a journey using the only thing he knows that will cheer him up, his love of Musical Theatre tunes, specifically classics such as The Drowsy Chaperone.

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Other Productions of The Drowsy Chaperone

1998   Toronto Reading
Toronto
1999   Toronto Toronto Fringe Festival Production
Toronto
1999   Toronto La Passe Muraille Production
Toronto
2001   Toronto Developmental Production
Toronto
2004   New York National Alliance for Musical Theatre Presentation
New York
2005   Los Angeles US Premiere
Los Angeles
2006   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2007   West End London Production
West End
2007   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2018   East Haddam, CT (Regional) Goodspeed Musicals Revival
East Haddam, CT (Regional)

The Drowsy Chaperone - 2006 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2006 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Bob Martin
2006 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Don McKellar
2006 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Lisa Lambert
2006 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Greg Morrison
2006 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Lisa Lambert
2006 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Greg Morrison

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