Network Theatre Extends DROWSY CHAPERONE Through 1/2

Due to record-breaking ticket sales before it has even opened, Performance Network Theatre will extend it's production of "The Drowsy Chaperone"  for an additional week past it's originally scheduled run. This musical comedy, with book by Bob Martin and Don McKeller and musics and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, will now run through January 2.

This lollapalooza of a musical takes audiences back to the dazzling fantasy of the 1920's - when stars had charisma, Broadway had romance and audiences had the time of their lives. In this hilarious musical comedy, Janet Van de Graaf, star of "Feldzeig's Follies" wants to leave the show because she's fallen for an oil-rich lummox, so the producer hires a gigolo to woo the girl and put the kibosh on the nuptials. A flaky chorine, gangsters posing as pastry chefs, and the titular martini-swilling chaperone round out the cast. Winner of Tony Awards for Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score.

Weekly performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm, with a 3pm matinee on Saturday November 27 and December 11.

Tickets can be ordered at the Performance Network Box Office at 734-663-0681, online at
www.performancenetwork.org or by coming to the Performance Network Theatre (120 East Huron St., Ann Arbor, 48104) Monday-Saturday 11-6 or one hour before a performance. Tickets are priced at $30 - $46, with discounts available for seniors, members, students, children and groups. Performance Network is recommending "The Drowsy Chaperone" for children ages 12 and up.

"The Drowsy Chaperone" features scenic and properties design by Monika Essen, Lights by Justin Lang, and costumes by Suzanne Young.

This production is generously sponsored by The Earle and Zingermans.

Founded in 1981, Performance Network Theatre has grown from a fledgling company to Ann Arbor's only resident, professional theatre. The Network reaches 40,000 theatre patrons and children each year through the year-round Professional Series and The Children's Theatre Network. Performance Network also presents the Fireside Festival of New Works and a series of classes on theatre-related topics. The Network provides uncompromising artistic leadership in the region and produces works that engage, challenge and inspire audiences and artists.