The Drowsy Chaperone at Manatee Performing Arts Center

“A Musical Within a Comedy”

When a die-hard theatre fan plays his favorite cast album, the characters come to life in this hilarious Tony Award-winning musical farce.

 With the houselights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and puts on his favorite record: the cast recording of a fictitious 1928 musical. The recording comes to life and The Drowsy Chaperone begins as the man in the chair looks on. Mix in two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not-so-bright hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan and an intoxicated chaperone, and you have the ingredients for an evening of madcap delight.

Hailed by New York Magazine as "The Perfect Broadway Musical!"

Rated PG for mild language, adult humor, and adult situations.

Tickets: $30-$40

• Our concession area will offer beverages and light snacks for purchase. Please note that there is a $5 minimum purchase when using a credit card.
• This show is reserved seating
• Everyone coming to see the show must have a ticket regardless of age
• All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
• Discounted tickets for Season Subscribers, teachers, students, and active military can be purchased by calling the Box Office.
• The Box Office will open hour prior to the performance.

Additional FREE Parking - 401 7th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34205

Authors

• Bob Martin
• Don McKellar
• Greg Morrison
• Lisa Lambert

Tony Awards and Nominations for The Drowsy Chaperone