![]() But in this production, when that happens, the focus and pacing are so off, it’s blink and you might miss it. Having seen the sublime Broadway run in 2007, I know the musical can feel like a nonstop magic trick when done with purpose and creativity.įor instance, what wonder and delight when suddenly, during one of the climactic ensemble showstoppers, the record begins to “skip,” forcing the performers to keep repeating the same kicks and arm flaps over and over. It progressed to the Toronto Fringe Festival, followed by a successful run in Canada and a staging in Los Angeles, finally making its victorious lap around Broadway in the early aughts. The show was originally concocted in the late ‘90s as a fun, raunchy spoof among friends at a party. More often than not, the music almost completely drowns out the singing, particularly during the ensemble numbers. But they’re bogged down by lackluster stage design, limp, repetitive choreography and unimaginative direction. The fact that this staging fails to capture the intelligence and hilarity of The Drowsy Chaperone’s original vision is not the fault of the cast, most of whom are talented and clearly doing their best to capture the energy and pizzazz of the period in which this fictional show- within-a-show is set. The “drowsy” in the title is old-timey code for “constantly drunk,” as the titular character remains throughout the show, despite being charged with supervising Janet before she says, “I do.” The story serves mostly as a device for queueing up the next big number, and along the way we’re treated with wry nods to every classic trope in the book - improbably disguised gangsters (here posing as pastry chefs with some hot crossed puns ), vaudeville-style comedy routines with spit takes, mistaken romantic identities, blindfolded roller skating, and a deus-ex-machina that literally falls from the sky. In classic, overwrought 1920s style, the plotline of the fictional show revolves around preparations for a grand wedding - that of oil tycoon Robert Martin and Broadway star Janet Van de Graaff. In the show’s strongest and most energizing dance number, Michael Persson and Colby Howell, as groom and best man, respectively, channel some pre-wedding jitters into the toe-tapping song “Cold Feets.” As he spins the vinyl, the musical, setting and characters spring to life all around his drab apartment. ![]() The play-within-a-play begins with a narrator, called only Man in Chair, sitting at home alone grappling with a “non-specific sadness,” who decides to cheer himself with a re-listen to a beloved old recording of the (made-up) 1928 musical comedy The Drowsy Chaperone. Sadly, the return lands clunkily while also prompting safety concerns for anyone who’s even remotely aware of the current surge in Covid cases. Anderson Theatre, Chaperone is the first production that the Marietta-based theater has staged in 18 months due to the pandemic. Running through September 5 at the Jennie T. It’s written in a dry, tongue-in-cheek way, of course, but after sitting through Atlanta Lyric Theatre’s take on the Tony Award-winning work, you may be mulling the sentiment sincerely. Well, it’s so disappointing, isn’t it?” begins the parody musical The Drowsy Chaperone. (Note scans are low res for fast loading)Įach Order will incur a $5.00 handling fee (including free shipping)Īll Prices Shown are in USD (United States of America Dollars)Īll Payments by Paypal Just Checkout as GUEST no need to registerĪll associated graphics, logos, trader marks, trade names or copyrights are the property of the original owner and are used here for factual and educational purposes only.“I hate theatre. Size 135 x 215 mm Playbill (May 2007) 84 Pages Lots of Cast and Show Info The Drowsy Chaperone (Muscical) John Glover - Marquis Theatre The Drowsy Chaperone (May 2007) John Glover, Janine LaManna, Beth Leavel, Eddie Korbich, Jason Kravits, Garth Kravits - Marquis Theatre. ![]() The show has had major productions in Toronto, Los Angeles, New York, London, and Japan, as well as two North American tours. It started as a spoof of old musicals written by friends for the wedding of Martin and his wife, Janet. ![]() The show won the Tony Award for Best Book and Best Score. It debuted in 1998 at The Rivoli in Toronto and opened on Broadway on. The Drowsy Chaperone is a musical with book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar and music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison. The Drowsy Chaperone (May 2007) John Glover - Marquis Theatre
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