News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at BERKELEY PLAYHOUSE

Dates: (8/9/2017 - 8/11/2017 )

Theatre:

BERKELEY PLAYHOUSE


2640 College Avenue
BERKELEY,CA 94704

Buy Tickets

Phone: 510

  1. View All Los Angeles Shows
    2.  > 
  2. THE DROWSY CHAPERONE

SUBMIT UPDATES

Photos Videos Discount
Cast Creative Edit


The Drowsy Chaperone is a hilarious and meta-theatrical musical that injects a dose of nostalgia and playful satire into the world of classic Broadway musicals. It follows Man in Chair, a reclusive musical fanatic obsessed with a long-forgotten 1928 show called "The Drowsy Chaperone." As he listens to the cast recording, the characters and music of "The Drowsy Chaperone" magically come to life in his living room.

The plot of "The Drowsy Chaperone" itself is a whirlwind of romantic entanglements, mistaken identities, and over-the-top drama. We meet a naive ingenue named Janet, a dashing (but perpetually shirtless) hero named Robert, a suspicious chaperone named Mrs. Tottendale, a hilariously flamboyant Latin lover named Adolphe, and a sassy and cynical showgirl named Kitty.

Through Man in Chair's witty narration and interjections, the audience is aware of the absurdity of the situations unfolding within the "show within a show." The musical pokes fun at classic musical tropes while celebrating their charm. The catchy score blends classic musical styles with unexpected influences like jazz and klezmer, adding to the playful and unpredictable atmosphere. Ultimately, The Drowsy Chaperone is a love letter to the golden age of musicals, delivered with a wink and a smile.

More Local Shows
Add a Los Angeles Show Listing

Videos

View all Videos

LOS ANGELES SHOWS
Anne Murray Tribute Concert in Los Angeles Anne Murray Tribute Concert
Arthur Newman (5/12 - 5/12)

CONCERT Tracker
Spring Awakening in Los Angeles Spring Awakening
The Broadwater Mainstage (4/26 - 5/11) Tracker
Change The Game in Los Angeles Change The Game
McCadden (6/9 - 6/16)

NEW MUSICAL Tracker
PHOTOS VIDEOS
What The Constitution Means To Me in Los Angeles What The Constitution Means To Me
International City Theatre (5/2 - 5/19) Tracker
Alma in Los Angeles Alma
Chance Theater (5/3 - 5/26)
SOLID GOLD: Aretha, Dionne, & Whitney in Los Angeles SOLID GOLD: Aretha, Dionne, & Whitney
Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles (6/30 - 6/30)
Mrs. Doubtfire in Los Angeles Mrs. Doubtfire
Pantages Theatre (6/11 - 6/30)
Ballet Hispánico’s Doña Perón in Los Angeles Ballet Hispánico’s Doña Perón
The Music Center's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion (7/12 - 7/12)
Opening Night at the Bowl: Henry Mancini 100th Celebration in Los Angeles Opening Night at the Bowl: Henry Mancini 100th Celebration
Hollywood Bowl (6/23 - 6/23)
VIEW SHOWS  ADD A SHOW  

Recommended For You