The Drowsy Chaperone 2006 - Articles Page 2.6

Opened: May 1, 2006
Closing: December 30, 2007

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Crombie is 'Drowsy' Man in Chair, March 20-April 15
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2007


While Tony Award-winner John Glover was previously announced as The Drowsy Chaperone's new Man in Chair, Canadian actor Jonathan Crombie will first fill the seat recently vacated by Bob Martin.

Photo Coverage: Drowsy Chaperone Celebrates LP Release
by Mark Rupp - March 7, 2007


On Monday, March 5 at 9:30, Jim Caruso's Cast Party celebrated the release of the limited edition, vinyl 33 RPM long-playing record of the Grammy-nominated original cast recording of the five-time Tony-winning hit musical The Drowsy Chaperone.

Photo Flash: West End The Drowsy Chaperone Press Launch
by BWW News Desk - March 6, 2007


Members of the cast of the upcoming West End production of the Drowsy Chaperone met the press in London and we've got pictures!

John Glover Joins The Drowsy Chaperone April 17
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2007


Broadway's Tony Award-winning hit musical The Drowsy Chaperone will welcome Tony Award-winner John Glover on April 17th.

Smith and Esparza Featured on 'Good Day NY,' Feb. 28
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2007


On Thursday, February 22nd at 8 AM, Fox 5's 'Good Day New York' anchors Jodi Applegate and Ron Corning will sit down with The Drowsy Chaperone star Jennifer Smith to discuss her role as 'Kitty' in her tenth Broadway production, as well as the League of American Theatres and Producers upcoming 'Singles' Night on Broadway' event on February 28th.

Martin and McKellar's TV Show 'Slings and Arrows' to Air
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2007


The third season of the critically acclaimed television series 'Slings & Arrows,' co-created by THE DROWSY CHAPERONE's Tony Award winning authors Bob Martin and Don McKellar, premieres on The Sundance Channel this Sunday, February 18th at 8 p.m.

Strallen and Grace Join West End The Drowsy Chaperone
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2007


Summer Strallen and Nickolas Grace will join Elaine Paige and Bob Martin in the West End production of the five-time Tony Award winning The Drowsy Chaperone opening at the Novello Theatre on 6 June, with previews from 14 May. Directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw, The Drowsy Chaperone has music by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison and book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar.

Tony Winner John Glover is Broadway's New 'Man in Chair'
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2007


Broadway's Tony Award winning hit musical THE DROWSY CHAPERONE will welcome Tony Award winner John Glover (Love! Valour! Compassion!, TV's 'Smallville') to the cast in April on a date to be announced.

Bob Martin Discusses New 'Drowsy' Record on Radio, 2/11
by BWW News Desk - February 9, 2007


On Sunday, February 11th at 7 AM, Smooth Jazz CD 101.9's 'Sunday's at 7 with Paul Cavalconte' will feature The Drowsy Chaperone's Tony Award-winning star and author Bob Martin

Martin & 'Drowsy' Producer Set for 2/9 Radio Interview
by BWW News Desk - February 8, 2007


On Friday, February 9th at 12:20 p.m. (ET), The Drowsy Chaperone's Tony Award-winning-star Bob Martin and Grammy Award-nominated musical director Phil Reno will be interviewed on WCBS Radio

AOL CityGuide Offers Drowsy Chaperone Contest With NY Trip
by BWW News Desk - February 7, 2007


A new online contest is offering theatre lovers to chance to fly away to New York City to see The Drowsy Chaperone.

Drowsy Chaperone Vinyl Album Set for 2/14 Release
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2007


A limited edition, vinyl album of the Grammy Award-nominated original cast recording of the five-time Tony Award-winning hit musical The Drowsy Chaperone will be released by Ghostlight Records on Valentine's Day, Wednesday, February 14

Peter Bartlett Joins the Cast of "The Drowsy Chaperone"
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2007


Broadway's Tony Award® winning smash hit musical THE DROWSY CHAPERONE welcomes Peter Bartlett to the cast on Tuesday, January 16th at the Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway).

Listen Now: 'Drowsy' Combats Pigeon-Feeding Law with Song
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2007


On behalf of PETA, Tony Award-winning composers Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison of The Drowsy Chaperone and Georgia Engel, who plays Mrs. Tottendale in the Broadway hit, have sent a singing telegram to Ken Livingstone, London's mayor

The Drowsy Chaperone Has Best Week Ever; Sets New Record
by BWW News Desk - January 2, 2007


Broadway's smash hit musical THE DROWSY CHAPERONE toasted the New Year with its best week ever and a new house record at the Marquis Theatre, grossing $1,381,179. for nine performances for the week ending December 31st, 2006.

Chaperone's Foster and Martin on NY-1's "On Stage"
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2006


Tony Award winners Sutton Foster and Bob Martin, stars of the Tony Award winning musical THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, will be featured on NY-1's 'On Stage' this weekend.

Photo Coverage: Bob Martin Caricature Unveiled at Sardi's
by Mark Rupp - December 28, 2006


Bob Martin, who plays '20s musical aficionado Man in Chair in the Broadway hit The Drowsy Chaperone, was present for the recent unveiling of his caricature at the legendary Sardi's Restaurant

Beth Leavel Featured on 'Bway's Biggest Hits' This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2006


Tony Award-winner Beth Leavel, who stars in the title role of the Tony Award-winning musical The Drowsy Chaperone, will sit down with 'Broadway's Biggest Hits' radio host Bud Wilkinson this weekend to discuss both her own plans for New Years Eve and what she speculates her tipsy alter ego 'Beatrice Stockwell' might do to toast a highball to 2007

Podcast of Beth Leavel's AP Interview Available Online
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2006


Tony Award-winner Beth Leavel, who stars in the title role of the Tony Award® winning musical The Drowsy Chaperone, recently sat down with Associated Press Radio's Jane Waldman to chat about the joy that originating her role in the hit musical has brought her this year, backstage Holiday spirit, and spending Christmas at her home away from home on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre

The Drowsy Chaperone Shatters Marquis House Record
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2006


The Broadway hit The Drowsy Chaperone had its best week ever and set a new house record at the Marquis Theatre, grossing $1,073,880 for the week ending December 10, 2006

The Drowsy Chaperone Recoups on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - December 8, 2006


The five-time Tony Award® winning hit musical THE DROWSY CHAPERONE recouped its initial investment on Broadway in just thirty weeks and less than seven months following opening to critical acclaim at the Marquis Theatre on May 1, 2006. THE DROWSY CHAPERONE paid back its $8 million capitalization during the week ending November 26, 2006 following 272 performances (240 regular performances and 32 previews).

The Drowsy Chaperone FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Drowsy Chaperone have there been?
The Drowsy Chaperone has had 11 productions including Toronto which opened in 1998, Toronto which opened in 1999, Toronto which opened in 1999, Toronto which opened in 2001, New York which opened in 2004, Los Angeles which opened in 2005, Broadway which opened in 2006, Broadway which opened in 2006, West End which opened in 2007, US Tour which opened in 2007 and East Haddam, CT (Regional) which opened in 2018.
What Tony Awards has The Drowsy Chaperone been nominated for?
The Drowsy Chaperone has been nominated for several Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Bob Martin and Don McKellar, Best Choreography for Casey Nicholaw, Best Costume Design of a Musical for Gregg Barnes, Best Direction of a Musical for Casey Nicholaw, Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Ken Billington and Brian Monahan, Best Orchestrations for Larry Blank, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, and Best Scenic Design of a Musical for David Gallo.
What Tony Awards has The Drowsy Chaperone won?
The Drowsy Chaperone won the following Tony Awards: Best Book of a Musical for Bob Martin and Don McKellar, Best Choreography for Casey Nicholaw, Best Costume Design of a Musical for Gregg Barnes, Best Direction of a Musical for Casey Nicholaw, Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Ken Billington and Brian Monahan, Best Orchestrations for Larry Blank, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, and Best Scenic Design of a Musical for David Gallo.
What awards has The Drowsy Chaperone been nominated for?
The Drowsy Chaperone has been nominated for several awards, including Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Costume Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Gregg Barnes, Outstanding New Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for The Drowsy Chaperone, Outstanding Set Design of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for David Gallo, Outstanding Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Casey Nicholaw, Outstanding Costume Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Gregg Barnes, Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Set Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for David Gallo, and Performance at the Theatre World Awards for Bob Martin.
What awards has The Drowsy Chaperone won?
The Drowsy Chaperone has won several awards, including Best Musical from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Costume Design for Gregg Barnes at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding New Musical for The Drowsy Chaperone at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Set Design of a Musical for David Gallo at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Broadway Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Choreography for Casey Nicholaw at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Costume Design for Gregg Barnes at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Set Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for David Gallo, and a Performance award for Bob Martin from the Theatre World Awards.
What are the songs in The Drowsy Chaperone and what's the order?
Fancy Dress
Cold Feets
Best Man for the Job
Show Off
Adolpho
Accident Waiting to Happen
Toledo Surprise
Message from a Nightingale
Bride’s Lament
I Remember Love
I Do, I Do in the Sky
As We Stumble Along
Love Is Always Lovely
Overture
Fancy Dress
Cold Feets
Show Off
As We Stumble Along
I Am Aldolpho
Accident Waiting To Happen
Toledo Surprise
Act 1 Finale
A Message From a Nightingale
Bride's Lament
Love is Always Lovely in the End
I Do, I Do In the Sky
As We Stumble Along (Finale)

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