Janet Van De Graaff

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Begins At Middletown Arts Center This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2025

The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center will present the musical within a comedy, The Drowsy Chaperone, over two weekends. An accomplished, live orchestra will accompany The MAC Players, led by Director Kate Cordaro, Musical Director Eric Sayre and Choreographer Samantha Amaral.

Photos: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE: IN CONCERT Rehearsals at Brief Cameo Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2025

Brief Cameo Productions’ concert staging of The Drowsy Chaperone is scheduled to perform in February. Get a first look inside rehearsals here and learn more about the production!  

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE to be Presented at Middletown Arts Center in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025

The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center will present the musical within a comedy, The Drowsy Chaperone, over two weekends in February. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

AN EVENING WITH SUTTON FOSTER is Coming to The Hobby Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2025

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts will welcome musical theater triple threat Sutton Foster in An Evening with Sutton Foster as part of its Beyond Broadway series. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Sutton Foster to Perform at State Theatre New Jersey in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2025

State Theatre New Jersey will present An Evening with Sutton Foster. The Tony Award-winning artist will perform from her extensive Broadway catalog including, The Music Man, Anything Goes, and Sweeney Todd. Learn more!

Brief Cameo Productions To Present THE DROWSY CHAPERONE In Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2024

Brief Cameo Productions has announced its Fifth Anniversary production: The Drowsy Chaperone: In Concert. Performances of The Drowsy Chaperone will take place at The Centerbrook Meeting House, 51 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT.

Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Always Make The Positive Choice with Janine LaManna
by Jayke Workman - Nov 10, 2024

In this episode, I am joined by a true Broadway legend, Janine LaManna! From standing by for Chita Rivera in Kiss of the Spider Woman, to originating the role of Gertrude McFuzz in Broadway's Seussical, Janine has truly done it all. She made her Broadway debut as Evelyn Nesbit in Ragtime alongside the original company, and eventually went on to work with such legends as Anne Reinking and Harold Prince.

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Comes to PCS Theater in September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2024

 PCS Theater will launch its 113th season with the beloved musical comedy The Drowsy Chaperone, a show that pays homage to the golden age of Broadway with wit, charm, and infectious tunes.

Meet the Cast of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2024

Once Upon A Mattress will begin previews on Broadway tonight, Wednesday, July 31, 2024. The revival will celebrate its opening night on Monday, August 12, 2024, for the limited engagement through November 30, 2024, at The Hudson Theatre. Meet the cast of Once Upon a Mattress here!

Sutton Foster Will Lead ONCE UPON A MATTRESS on Broadway Beginning This Summer
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2024

 ONCE UPON A MATTRESS will open on Broadway this summer at The Hudson Theatre, starring Tony Award winner Sutton Foster! Foster will lead the Broadway cast, reprising her acclaimed performance as Winnifred the Woebegone.

Review: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Bastrop Opera House
by Victoria Schwarz - May 7, 2024

The musicals of the 1920s-1940s are rich territory for parody since many imported the stylistic elements (vaudeville, dance hall style, revue, et al.) of popular entertainment of the era to carry the shows, often disadvantaging well-developed plot lines and complex characters.

Video: Joy Clark and Larry Sousa Talk THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Lyric Stage Boston
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2024

All new videos have been released, featuring interviews with Joy Clark, or Janet Van De Graaff, as well as director Larry Sousa, of The Drowsy Chaperone at Lyric Stage Boston. Check out the videos here!

Review: Lyric Stage Company's THE DROWSY CHAPERONE is an Irresistible Delight
by R. Scott Reedy - Apr 22, 2024

Under Larry Sousa’s wonderfully imaginative direction and with his choreography, a 16-person company of some of Boston’s brightest, most versatile performers is bringing the Canadian musical, with music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Gregg Morrison and book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar, to dazzling life with delightfully silly production numbers aplenty and a well-served soupçon of heart-tugging emotion.

West Hartford Community Theater to Present THE DROWSY CHAPERONE in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2023

West Hartford Community Theater has revealed its fall show, The Drowsy Chaperone by Lisa Lambert, Don McKellar, Bob Martin and Greg Morrison.

Sutton Foster and Kelli O'Hara Will Join the New York Pops For One Night Only at Carnegie Hall in November
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2023

The New York Pops will be joined by Tony Award winners Sutton Foster and Kelli O'Hara for a one night only concert on Friday, November 17, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall.

Review: Janine LaManna Owns The Stage In BLACK & GOLD at The Green Room 42
by Stephen Mosher - Jun 18, 2023

When Janine LaManna announced her solo show debut, there was a reasonable expectation that she would be good at it... but THIS good? Like, Holy Wow.

Janine LaManna to Make New York Solo Concert Debut With BLACK & GOLD at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2023

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the New York solo concert debut of beloved Broadway veteran Janine LaManna in “Black & Gold” for two shows on Saturday, June 10 and Monday, June 26, both at 7:00 PM.

Photos: First look at Little Theatre Off Broadway's THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
by Jerri Shafer - Apr 20, 2023

A parody of American musical comedy of the 1920s, the story concerns a middle-aged, asocial musical theatre fan. As he plays the record of his favorite musical, the fictional 1928 hit The Drowsy Chaperone, the show comes to life onstage, as he wryly comments on the music, story, and actors. By David Bottrell and Jessie Jones, Director - Kathy Hyland, Cast; Scott Clay - Man in Chair, Aara Wise - Mrs. Tottendale, James O Johnson Jr. - Underling, Kasey Meininger - Chaperone, Florence Piotrkowski - Janet Van de Graaff, Vaughan Radde - Robert Martin, Tucker Barton - George, Randy Benge - Mr. Feldzieg , Carley Hamilton - Kitty, Glen Garcia - Aldolpho, Joyce Patrone - Gangster 1, Veronica Ridenour - Gangster 2, Jessica Alkire - Trix & Ensemble, Jim Perine - Superintendent, Kaitlyn Garrett - Ensemble Performances run Apr. 21 - May 7, 2023 at Little Theatre Off Broadway, 3981 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio 43123. Order Reserved Seating Tickets at the link: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/70962

Patti LuPone, Sierra Boggess & Sutton Foster to Star in Sondheim Celebration at the Hollywood Bowl
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2023

Patti LuPone will lead a glittering cast of Broadway luminaries for Everybody Rise! A Sondheim Celebration at the Hollywood Bowl. See how to purchase tickets!

Sutton Foster Will Extend Café Carlyle Engagement To June 10th
by Stephen Mosher - Apr 6, 2023

Sutton Foster's return to the cabaret stage will be a little longer than planned, thanks to an extension.