Photo Coverage: Drowsy Chaperone's Gypsy Robe Ceremony
By: Walter McBride May. 02, 2006
Patrick Wetzel was chosen as The Drowsy Chaperone's winner of the Gypsy Robe. A ceremony was held
at the opening night of the dance musical on May 1st; the show is playing the Marquis Theatre.
The colorful Gypsy Robe, embellished with mementos from Broadway
musicals, is presented to the cast member who has the most Broadway
chorus credits. Wetzel's previous Broadway credits include Thou Shalt Not, Annie Get Your Gun and Ain't Broadway Grand.The Drowsy Chaperone features Tony Award-winner Sutton Foster, as well as Danny Burstein, Georgia Engel, Edward Hibbert, Eddie Korbich, Beth Leavel, Kecia Lewis-Evans, Bob Martin, and more. The show is a completely original new musical comedy directed and choreographed by Tony Award-nominee Casey Nicholaw (Spamalot), with music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison and a book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar. "To
chase his blues away, a modern day musical theatre addict known simply
as 'Man in Chair' drops the needle on his favorite LP – the 1928
musical comedy The Drowsy Chaperone.
From the crackle of his hi-fi, the uproariously funny musical magically
bursts to life on stage. Man in Chair's infectious love of The Drowsy Chaperone speaks to anyone who has ever been transported by the theater," according to press notes.
Tickets are available for purchase through Ticketmaster by calling
212-307-4100 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Visit www.drowsychaperone.com for more information.
Photos by Walter McBride/Retna Ltd.
Photos by Walter McBride/Retna Ltd.
Ramon Flowers (previous Gypsy Robe winner for Hot Feet) and Actor's Equity's Alan Eisenberg
Ramon Flowers and the cast of The Drowsy Chaperone
Ramon Flowers and new Gypsy Robe winner Patrick Wetzel
Ramon Flowers and Patrick Wetzel
Ramon Flowers, Patrick Wetzel and Georgia Engel
Ramon Flowers and Patrick Wetzel
Sutton Foster
Patrick Wetzel and cast members of The Drowsy Chaperone
Ramon Flowers, Patrick Wetzel and Georgia Engel
Alan Eisenberg, Patrick Wetzel and Patrick Quinn
Jennifer Smith
The marquee for The Drowsy Chaperone
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