The drowsy chaperone 4050 janets alcoholic confidante. Unconventional musical comedy plays on alternating nights with mary poppins at stanley parks malkin bowl. Toledo surprise aldolpho toledo surprise george toledo surprise underling surprise drowsy chaperone surprise all surprise surprise surprise chop the nuts pound the dough bake it up nice and slow then you got a toledo toledo surprise then you got a toledo surprise. Awardwinning westview theatre takes on the wacky, wild drowsy chaperone as their spring musical. May 02, 2006 the drowsy chaperone, which has songs by lisa lambert and greg morrison and a book by mr. The drowsy chaperone in cleveland at french creek theatre 2020. In this screwball satire of great white way cliches, brides, grooms, gangsters, and one inebriated chaperone come together for a hilarious night of musical mis. It doesnt try to be anything profound or messageladen.
The drowsy chaperone official site of goodspeed musicals. The drowsy chaperone no strings theatre tarragon theatre. The drowsy chaperone is an affectionate sendup of the broadway musical particularly that style of musical that predominated in the 1920s. Oct 04, 2017 a classic broadway musical comes alive in a lonely mans tiny apartment when he plays a favorite album in the drowsy chaperone, oct. One day he feels blue, and so puts on a record from the 1920s the drowsy chaperone. Announcing the cast of the drowsy chaperone french. Sheet music arranged for pianovocal, and singer pro in c major transposable. The drowsy chaperone runs through november 25 at the goodspeed opera house.
Were dedicated to reader privacy so we never track you. While you could argue that stage musicals have never specialized in plot or character development, the jazz age musical was especially frothy, with a heavy emphasis on recycled. The drowsy chaperone set design a realised set design for the musical the drowsy chaperone, directed by kim. This study guide, created by the vancouver playhouse theatre company for its original 2008 production of the drowsy chaperone, is used by permission. The drowsy chaperone broadway the drowsy chaperone a rabid musical theatre maven retells the story of his favorite musical, 1928s fictive obscurity the drowsy chaperone. Martin and don mckellar, arrives at a moment when broadway audiences have been battered, bruised and. Feb 15, 2011 my son said that the drowsy chaperone was the best show ive ever seen. The vinyl comes complete with lyrics, full color production photos, and a cd of the vinyl version which includes dialogue not heard on the drowsy chaperone original cast recording. Directed by nathan emmons, music direction by mark robertshaw, and choreography by zach johnson. Of course gay wedding has a different meaning now, but back then it it just meant fun. A chaperone also spelled chaperon in its original social usage was a person who for proprietys sake accompanied an unmarried girl in public. Jul 28, 2017 the all canadian, tony award winning, the drowsy chaperone, a musical with book by bob martin and don mckellar and music and lyrics by lisa lambert and greg morrison. Because of its many featured roles and accessible script, the drowsy chaperone will fit perfectly into any companys season or schools calendar.
Choose from 322 different sets of drowsy flashcards on quizlet. Sheet music arranged for pianovocal, and singer pro in c minor transposable. Like the previous years 25th annual putnam county spelling bee, the drowsy chaperone is a little musical that could. When a theatre fan introduces his favorite piece, the fictitious 1928 hit the drowsy chaperone, the characters come to life in this hilarious musical farce. The drowsy chaperone original, musical, comedy, broadway opened in new york city may 1, 2006 and played through dec 30, 2007. Brides lament lyrics drowsy chaperone, the musical. Sutton foster, bob martin, danny burstein, beth leavel, lisa lambert, greg morrison the drowsy chaperone 2006 original broadway cast.
Edit your listings at any time, or even delete them if it is no longer applicable. The drowsy chaperone, itself, ran on broadway at the marquis theatre, which is built in the marriott marquis, the hotel that was built on the old morosco site. Print and download i am aldolpho sheet music from the drowsy chaperone. Announcing the cast of the drowsy chaperone french creek. Hailed by new york magazine as the perfect broadway musical, the drowsy chaperone is a masterful metamusical, poking fun at all the tropes that characterize the musical theatre genre. Original broadway cast of the drowsy chaperone toledo. The drowsy chaperone 2006 my godfather was a stage hand on this play the drowsy chaperone gangster toledo surprise, dozier thats all im saying. Winner of five tony awards, including best book and best original score, the drowsy chaperone is a loving sendup of the jazz age musical, featuring one showstopping song and dance number after another. Buy mp3 the drowsy chaperone album of soundtrack various artists.
Judy garland jack paar show robert goulet best quality judys very first talk show appearance duration. The drowsy chaperone playbill covers on broadway information, cast, crew, synopsis and photos playbill vault the drowsy chaperone not my fav, but sutton foster is always wonderful. An 8yearold would definitely not walk away from drowsy understanding all that happened. The drowsy chaperone is a musical which opened on broadway in 2006, described by the tag line as a musical within a comedy.
We will be discussing possibilities to move the show to another slot, but we will need to see the big picture first. The drowsy chaperone is a summer tonic for the modern blues. The drowsy chaperone by greg morrison and lisa lambert. Luckily, though, all the adult jokes would, most likely, bounce off her head. Take a seat, dust off your old record collection, and reminisce on the unforgettable 1928 broadway hit that never was. Christison, set design by milinda weeks, costume design by kathleen read more.
He is talking directly to the audience gathered at french creek theatre in sheffield village, adding that he particularly hates plays that break the. An overconfident buffoon that specializes in overacting. The drowsy chaperone marquis theatre playbill april. The drowsy chaperone is an outrageous spoof and the folks at french creek theatre do it justice. Or, at least it would be if we were sitting at the morosco theatre in 1928, watching the drowsy chaperone which, of course, we are not. Westview theatre presents the drowsy chaperone by westview. I dont wanna show off no more i dont wanna sing tunes no more i dont wanna ride moons no more i dont wanna show off i dont wanna wear t. Jul 11, 2017 the drowsy chaperone is a summer tonic for the modern blues. The drowsy chaperone is an homage to american musicals of the jazz age, examining the effect musicals have on the fans who adore them. As he eagerly spins his favorite cast album, a fizzy vintage show suddenly appears, exploding with song, dance and pure entertainment. I have not seen the show but this cd makes me want to. While not being a largescale hit, it managed to win numerous awards, including five tonys, and praise for being completely original at a time when almost all new musicals are based on previously published books, music, or movies.
Tps audition listing the drowsy chaperone leavenworth. Geoffrey rush set to play man in chair for drowsy chaperone film by bww news desk september, 2010 according to the globe and mail, the canadianmade broadway hit musical the drowsy chaperone. Man in chair, who lives alone with his record collection. The drowsy chaperone broadway musical original ibdb. The drowsy chaperone is a musical with book by bob martin and don mckellar and music and. Only minor changes have been made to reflect the current production. Brides lament lyrics from drowsy chaperone, the musical. This role is played as the grand dame of the theater.
Martin and don mckellar, arrives at a moment when broadway audiences have. Chaperone definition of chaperone by the free dictionary. Janet furiously storms off because robert has kissed a strange french girl. While were not 100% certain, we believe this is the first ever cast album within a cast album in history maybe. The internet archive is a bargain, but we need your help. In this screwball satire of the great white way, brides, grooms, gangsters, and one inebriated chaperone come together for a. The drowsy chaperone is a musical with book by bob martin and don mckellar and music and lyrics by lisa lambert and greg morrison.
Download mp3 the drowsy chaperone album of soundtrack. The drowsy chaperone at french creek theatre lorain county. It is a parody of american musical comedy of the 1920s. The drowsy chaperone 2017 department of theatre and.
Apr 02, 20 westview theatre company is raising funds for westview theatre presents the drowsy chaperone on kickstarter. For this, the sesquicentennial celebration, no strings theatre presents a season comprised entirely of canadian music theatre. The man in chair, a mousy, agoraphobic broadway fanatic, seeking to cure his nonspecific sadness, listens to a recording of a fictional 1928 musical comedy, the drowsy chaperone. I agree with him this show brings all the best of musical theater indulgence right front and center, without losing the heart and soul that makes it all worthwhile. Danny burstein, jo anne worley, peter bartlett, jennifer smith, john glover, garth kravits, beth leavel, jason kravits, lenny wolpe and others. The drowsy chaperone original broadway cast recording. If you find our site useful, we ask you humbly, please chip in. This magical piece of metatheatre and playful, heartfelt parody of the 1920s musical comedy features a chirpy jazz age score by lisa lambert and greg morrison, and a lively, clever book by bob martin and don mckellar, both of which were tony winners in 2006. Drowsy chaperone, the lyrics song lyrics for musical.
Show off excerpt from the drowsy chaperone sheet music. In a loving sendup of the frivolously inconsequential stage musicals of the jazz age, a fan known. Clt is all about community so it is with sadness but determination that, in all of our best interests, we have made the difficult decision to cancel all performances of the drowsy chaperone. It changed hands several times over the decades and in 1982 was destroyed to make way for a hotel.
The original broadway cast recording of the drowsy chaperone includes two bonus tracks. Choose from the drowsy chaperone sheet music for such popular songs as show off. The drowsy chaperone at french creek theatre lorain. Drowsy a lively mix of comedy and music in deer park. The production garnered tony nominations and won four awards. In this hilarious valentine to show tunes and show people, a forgotten jazz age musical comes to life in the living room of a diehard theatre fan. My dress, my dress my fancy dress i dont know why im wearing it, i must confess my dress, my dress i love my dress would someone tell me w. With the houselights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and puts on his favorite record. Pianovocal sheet music book by greg morrison and lisa lambert. Jun 02, 2014 the drowsy chaperone opened at broadways marquis theatre on may 1, 2006, and ran for 674 performances.
If youve ever sat in a dark theatre and thought, dear lord in heaven, please let it be good, this is the show for you. Content not found your theater 411 your region, your. 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. Throughout his life, he has been involved in many facets of theater from acting to directing to playing drums in the pit. The drowsy chaperone is a love letter to musical theatre, cast albums and the people who love them.
Print and download show off excerpt sheet music from the drowsy chaperone. In this screwball satire of the great white way, brides, grooms, gangsters, and. French creeks the drowsy chaperone is anything but. Nipomo theatre companys performance of the drowsy chaperone. The fictional the drowsy chaperone is said to have opened in 1928 at the morosco theatre. I am aldolpho from the drowsy chaperone sheet music in. In this screwball satire of the great white way, brides, grooms, gangsters, and one inebriated chaperone come together for a hilarious night of musical mishaps and mayhem. Sutton has also appeared at various benefits and special events, including dont quit your day job and broadway bares, among others. Hailed by new york magazine as the perfect broadway musical, the tony awardwinner is a masterful metamusical, poking fun at all the tropes that characterize the musical theatre genre.
French creeks the drowsy chaperone a clever metamusical that. A rare combination of unprecedented originality and blinding talent, the drowsy chaperone boldly addresses a great unspoken desire in all of our hearts. Just like the album the man in chair has in the drowsy chaperone, weve also pressed limited edition vinyl records featuring songs and dialogue from drowsy s showwithintheshow. Jimmie blacksmith, the son of an aboriginal mother and a white father, falls victim to much racist abuse after marrying a white woman, and goes on a killing spree and finds himself on the run in the aftermath. Noah golden is an associate theater critic and columnist for onstage based near new haven, ct. Here we have a fun arrangement of the overture in lisa lamberts the drowsy chaperone. Complete information about the drowsy chaperone in cleveland at french creek theatre. Bob abelman covers professional theatre and cultural arts for the cleveland. He is a fan of vintage musicals, who seems to be suffering from freefloating depression, and he quickly decides to cheer things up by playing a record of the original cast recording of a fictional broadway musical entitled the drowsy chaperone. Off beat characters, mistaken identities and romance drive the and it is certain provide an evening of laughter in a time where the world could use a laugh or.
By lisa lambert, don mckellar, bob martin, and greg morrison. The audience is greeted by the narrator, man in chair, sitting on a darkened stage. The drowsy chaperone movie news, articles and videos. Such are the antics of the drowsy chaperone, a fictitious 1928 musical comedy. The drowsy chaperone 2006 broadway tickets, news, info. Free customizable online radio with unlimited skips.
The drowsy chaperone is a showwithinashow homage to broadway and its musicals, especially those of the 1920s. Toledo surprise lyrics by drowsy chaperone cast drowsy. The drowsy chaperone, which has songs by lisa lambert and greg morrison and a book by mr. The story concerns a middleaged, asocial musical theatre fan. Sutton has performed in concert at lincoln centers american songbook series, carnegie hall with the new york pops, with peter nero and the philly pops, joes pub and feinsteins. As the ensemble sings a reprise of despair, janet and roberts dreams lie in tatters, and the curtain falls on act i. The drowsy chaperone overture sheet music for piano. May 19, 2014 our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. Winner of 5 tony awards including best book and best original score, the drowsy chaperone is a loving sendup of the jazz age musical featuring one showstopping song and dance number after another. The drowsy chaperone alto 4050 janets alcoholic confidante, carefree, often because she is drunk, an experienced woman of the world who couldnt care less what the world thinks, a melodramatic diva to be reckoned with who gleefully chews the scenery and steals just about every scene she is in.
The drowsy chaperone 2017 department of theatre and dance. Its songs are fun, easy on the ears, and deceptively simple. The drowsy chaperone original broadway cast recording by. This is a great item for the celebrity, actor, actress, theater or playbill fan or collector.