THE DROWSY CHAPERONE to Play South Bend's Morris Performing Arts Center 1/29 & 1/30
By: Samantha Jacobsen Jan. 28, 2010
The National Tour of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE will hit South Bend, Indiana this weekend, playing at the Morris Performing Arts Center on Friday, January 29th and two performances on Saturday, January 30th. Original direction and choreography is by Tony Award® nominee Casey Nicholaw (Spamalot), with music and lyrics by Tony Award® winners Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, and a book by Tony Award® winners Bob Martin and Don McKellar.
Winner of the most 2006 Tony Awards® of any musical, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE transports you to the wonderful world of 1920s Broadway and the glamorous, hilarious tale of a celebrity bride and her uproarious wedding day. It's all for fun and nostalgia, the perfect show if you're a Broadway musical fan!
"THE DROWSY CHAPERONE is a wonderful show for fans of musical theatre," said Kathleen O'Brien, TPAC's president and CEO. "This new production, filled with great sets, costumes, and choreography, pays homage to the classic American musical, taking audiences on a heartwarming and hilarious ride. There's good reason why this show swept the Tony Awards, so don't miss this all-new classic."
The cast includes Roberto Carrasco (Aldolpho), Marc De La Concha (Gangster #2), Matt David (Underling), Lindsay Devino (Kitty), Erik M. Christensen (George), Tim Hackney (Super), Britt Hancock (Feldzieg), Patti McClure (Drowsy Chaperone), Kristin Netzband (Mrs. Tottendale), Elizabeth Pawlowski (Janet Van De Graaff), Deidra Grace (Trix), Dennis Setteducati (Gangster #1), Craig E. Treubert (Man in Chair), and Bradley Allan Zarr (Robert Martin). Rounding out the cast are Erin Edelle, Lauren Gemelli, Greg Kalafatas, Corey Scheys, and Jake Warnecke.
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE received more Tony Awards® than any other musical of the 2006 season, including Best Book (Bob Martin and Don McKellar); Original Score (Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison), Costume Design (Gregg Barnes) and Scenic Design (David Gallo).
The creative team for THE DROWSY CHAPERONE includes direction recreated by Jay Douglas and choreography recreated by Tiffany Haas, sound design by Shannon Slaton.
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE is produced by NETworks Presentations, LLC.
Visit www.drowsychaperoneontour.com for more information.
Click here to purchase tickets.
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