Don McKellar
Latest News on Don McKellar:
Lost Nation Theater to Present Tony-Winning Musical THE DROWSY CHAPERONE (Jul 1, 2025)
Review: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Short North Stage (May 11, 2025)
Interview: Jeremy Blaustein of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at the Short North Stage (May 2, 2025)
Lost Nation Theater to Present Tony-Winning Musical THE DROWSY CHAPERONE (Jul 1, 2025)
Review: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Short North Stage (May 11, 2025)
Interview: Jeremy Blaustein of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at the Short North Stage (May 2, 2025)
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Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
Don McKellar, The Drowsy Chaperone
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Best Musical
Don McKellar, The Drowsy Chaperone
winner
Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Book of a Musical
Don McKellar, The Drowsy Chaperone
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Video: Cristhian Mancinas-García Talks THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Lyric Stage Boston
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-04-28 12:31:01
Video: Watch More Clips From THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Lyric Stage Boston
by Stephi Wild - 2024-04-25 07:16:40
Video: Joy Clark and Larry Sousa Talk THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Lyric Stage Boston
by Stephi Wild - 2024-04-23 06:16:10
Video: Watch a Trailer For THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Lyric Stage Boston
by Stephi Wild - 2024-04-17 07:19:51
Video: First Look at Lyric Stage's THE DROWSY CHAPERONE in Boston
by Joshua Wright - 2024-04-12 14:53:27
STAGE TUBE: Highlights from Broadway Rose Theatre's THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
by Stage Tube - 2012-08-01 18:44:03
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Lost Nation Theater to Present Tony-Winning Musical THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2025
Lost Nation Theater kicks off its 2025–26 “Stories That Restore Us” season with the toe-tapping, laugh-out-loud musical The Drowsy Chaperone, running Thursdays through Sundays, July 17–August 3 at Montpelier City Hall Arts Center.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2025
Lost Nation Theater kicks off its 2025–26 “Stories That Restore Us” season with the toe-tapping, laugh-out-loud musical The Drowsy Chaperone, running Thursdays through Sundays, July 17–August 3 at Montpelier City Hall Arts Center.
Review: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Short North Stage
by Paul Batterson - May 11, 2025
Although the cast took a wrecking ball to the fourth wall separating the audience from the actors and the show within a show is intentionally light on plot, The Drowsy Chaperone serves up a cocktail that is two shots of Golden Age musicals, a jigger of acerbic wit, three parts parody, and a half ounce of honesty.
by Paul Batterson - May 11, 2025
Although the cast took a wrecking ball to the fourth wall separating the audience from the actors and the show within a show is intentionally light on plot, The Drowsy Chaperone serves up a cocktail that is two shots of Golden Age musicals, a jigger of acerbic wit, three parts parody, and a half ounce of honesty.
Interview: Jeremy Blaustein of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at the Short North Stage
by Paul Batterson - May 2, 2025
'It’s full of satire, especially of the musicals of the 1920s before they had figured out story structure, character development, or basically anything else Rodgers and Hammerstein figured out in OKLAHOMA.' Jeremy Blaustein
by Paul Batterson - May 2, 2025
'It’s full of satire, especially of the musicals of the 1920s before they had figured out story structure, character development, or basically anything else Rodgers and Hammerstein figured out in OKLAHOMA.' Jeremy Blaustein
Photos: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE: IN CONCERT Rehearsals at Brief Cameo Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2025
Brief Cameo Productions’ concert staging of The Drowsy Chaperone is scheduled to perform in February. Get a first look inside rehearsals here and learn more about the production!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2025
Brief Cameo Productions’ concert staging of The Drowsy Chaperone is scheduled to perform in February. Get a first look inside rehearsals here and learn more about the production!
Brief Cameo Productions To Present THE DROWSY CHAPERONE In Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2024
Brief Cameo Productions has announced its Fifth Anniversary production: The Drowsy Chaperone: In Concert. Performances of The Drowsy Chaperone will take place at The Centerbrook Meeting House, 51 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2024
Brief Cameo Productions has announced its Fifth Anniversary production: The Drowsy Chaperone: In Concert. Performances of The Drowsy Chaperone will take place at The Centerbrook Meeting House, 51 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT.
Spotlight: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Theatre Charlotte
by BWW Special Offer - Sep 13, 2024
Do you need a laugh? Come see The Drowsy Chaperone!
by BWW Special Offer - Sep 13, 2024
Do you need a laugh? Come see The Drowsy Chaperone!
Cast Announced for Fort Salem Theater's THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 30, 2024
Fort Salem Theater has announced its upcoming production of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, running from September 27 to October 6.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 30, 2024
Fort Salem Theater has announced its upcoming production of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, running from September 27 to October 6.
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Comes to PCS Theater in September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2024
PCS Theater will launch its 113th season with the beloved musical comedy The Drowsy Chaperone, a show that pays homage to the golden age of Broadway with wit, charm, and infectious tunes.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2024
PCS Theater will launch its 113th season with the beloved musical comedy The Drowsy Chaperone, a show that pays homage to the golden age of Broadway with wit, charm, and infectious tunes.
Review: DROWSY CHAPERONE at Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - Jul 31, 2024
Dinner and a show is the best way to spend an evening, and it’s even better when the talent is as impressive as the cast in THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at the Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre. Paying homage to the 1920s era of musical theater, this show is hilarious! I loved every minute of it, and you will too. With only one more weekend to go Thursday, August 1 through Saturday, August 3, you need to get your tickets, if there are any left.
by Theresa Bertram - Jul 31, 2024
Dinner and a show is the best way to spend an evening, and it’s even better when the talent is as impressive as the cast in THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at the Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre. Paying homage to the 1920s era of musical theater, this show is hilarious! I loved every minute of it, and you will too. With only one more weekend to go Thursday, August 1 through Saturday, August 3, you need to get your tickets, if there are any left.
Musical Theatre Guild Reveals 2024-2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2024
Musical Theatre Guild's 2024-2025 season puts music front and center, by presenting two shows that won Tony Awards for their glorious and tuneful musical scores. Learn more about the lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2024
Musical Theatre Guild's 2024-2025 season puts music front and center, by presenting two shows that won Tony Awards for their glorious and tuneful musical scores. Learn more about the lineup here!
Review: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Bastrop Opera House
by Victoria Schwarz - May 7, 2024
The musicals of the 1920s-1940s are rich territory for parody since many imported the stylistic elements (vaudeville, dance hall style, revue, et al.) of popular entertainment of the era to carry the shows, often disadvantaging well-developed plot lines and complex characters.
by Victoria Schwarz - May 7, 2024
The musicals of the 1920s-1940s are rich territory for parody since many imported the stylistic elements (vaudeville, dance hall style, revue, et al.) of popular entertainment of the era to carry the shows, often disadvantaging well-developed plot lines and complex characters.
Video: Cristhian Mancinas-García Talks THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Lyric Stage Boston
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 28, 2024
Actor Cristhian Mancinas-García discusses his favorite thing about his character Aldopho, and more in the video here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 28, 2024
Actor Cristhian Mancinas-García discusses his favorite thing about his character Aldopho, and more in the video here!
Video: Watch More Clips From THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Lyric Stage Boston
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2024
All new clips have been released from The Drowsy Chaperone at Lyric Stage Boston. Check out the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2024
All new clips have been released from The Drowsy Chaperone at Lyric Stage Boston. Check out the video here!
Video: Joy Clark and Larry Sousa Talk THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Lyric Stage Boston
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2024
All new videos have been released, featuring interviews with Joy Clark, or Janet Van De Graaff, as well as director Larry Sousa, of The Drowsy Chaperone at Lyric Stage Boston. Check out the videos here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2024
All new videos have been released, featuring interviews with Joy Clark, or Janet Van De Graaff, as well as director Larry Sousa, of The Drowsy Chaperone at Lyric Stage Boston. Check out the videos here!
Review: Lyric Stage Company's THE DROWSY CHAPERONE is an Irresistible Delight
by R. Scott Reedy - Apr 22, 2024
Under Larry Sousa’s wonderfully imaginative direction and with his choreography, a 16-person company of some of Boston’s brightest, most versatile performers is bringing the Canadian musical, with music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Gregg Morrison and book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar, to dazzling life with delightfully silly production numbers aplenty and a well-served soupçon of heart-tugging emotion.
by R. Scott Reedy - Apr 22, 2024
Under Larry Sousa’s wonderfully imaginative direction and with his choreography, a 16-person company of some of Boston’s brightest, most versatile performers is bringing the Canadian musical, with music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Gregg Morrison and book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar, to dazzling life with delightfully silly production numbers aplenty and a well-served soupçon of heart-tugging emotion.
Video: Watch a Trailer For THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Lyric Stage Boston
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2024
An all new trailer has been released for The Drowsy Chaperone at Lyric Stage Boston. Check out the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2024
An all new trailer has been released for The Drowsy Chaperone at Lyric Stage Boston. Check out the video here!
Video: First Look at Lyric Stage's THE DROWSY CHAPERONE in Boston
by Joshua Wright - Apr 12, 2024
Get a first look at Lyric Stage Boston's production of the musical comedy The Drowsy Chaperone with Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison and Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar.
by Joshua Wright - Apr 12, 2024
Get a first look at Lyric Stage Boston's production of the musical comedy The Drowsy Chaperone with Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison and Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar.
Everything Coming to Max in April
by Michael Major - Mar 22, 2024
Stream The Debut Of HBO Original Limited Series “The Sympathizer,” Max Original Unscripted Series “Conan O’Brien Must Go,” HBO Original Comedy Special “Alex Edelman: Just For Us,” HBO Original Documentary Series “The Jinx – Part Two” And “The Synanon Fix,” HBO Original Documentaries “Brandy Hellville & The Cult Of Fast Fashion” and more.
by Michael Major - Mar 22, 2024
Stream The Debut Of HBO Original Limited Series “The Sympathizer,” Max Original Unscripted Series “Conan O’Brien Must Go,” HBO Original Comedy Special “Alex Edelman: Just For Us,” HBO Original Documentary Series “The Jinx – Part Two” And “The Synanon Fix,” HBO Original Documentaries “Brandy Hellville & The Cult Of Fast Fashion” and more.
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Comes to Lyric Stage Boston in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2024
Lyric Stage Boston will present the fun and fizzy musical comedy The Drowsy Chaperone with Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison and Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2024
Lyric Stage Boston will present the fun and fizzy musical comedy The Drowsy Chaperone with Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison and Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar.
Surging's THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Kicks Off 2024 at Edge
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2024
The full cast and creative team has been announced for Surging Films & Theatrics 2024 production of The Drowsy Chaperone (Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar with Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison) at The Edge Theater in Chicago March 15th - 30th. Only 10 performances!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2024
The full cast and creative team has been announced for Surging Films & Theatrics 2024 production of The Drowsy Chaperone (Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar with Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison) at The Edge Theater in Chicago March 15th - 30th. Only 10 performances!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Don McKellar written?
Don McKellar has written 1 shows including The Drowsy Chaperone (Bookwriter).
What awards has Don McKellar been nominated for?
Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone and Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone.
What awards has Don McKellar won?
Don McKellar has won several prestigious awards for The Drowsy Chaperone, including the Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, and Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards.
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