Performance Network Adds Performances To THE DROWSY CHAPERONE

After only five weeks, Performance Network Theatre's production of the musical comedy, "The Drowsy Chaperone" has broken box office records. With only three weeks remaining and limited seats, the theatre is adding three additional performances to accommodate the high demand, especially for holiday time performances.

The additions are as follows:
Wednesday, December 22, 8pm
Sunday, December 26, 7pm
Wednesday, December 29, 8pm

The musical comedy, with book by Bob Martin and Don McKeller and musics and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, runs through January 2.

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 $32 - $46, with discounts for seniors, students, groups and those under the age of 16. Performance Network is recommending "The Drowsy Chaperone" for children ages 12 and up.

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.

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.