The Drowsy Chaperone 2006

Opened: May 1, 2006
Closing: December 30, 2007

The Drowsy Chaperone - 2006 - Broadway History , Info & More

Marquis Theatre (Broadway)
210 W. 46th St. New York, NY 10036

A rabid musical theatre maven retells the story of his favorite musical, 1928's fictive obscurity The Drowsy Chaperone.

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TV: Joining 'The Drowsy Chaperone's' National Tour
by James Sims - July 16, 2008


BroadwayWorld's own James Sims recently sat down with two of The Drowsy Chaperone's stars at the Ahmanson Theatre, Jonathan Crombie, reprising his role from the Broadway production as Man in Chair and Nancy Opel as the title character, making her touring debut...

Photo Coverage: Bob Saget Receives Tony Di Napoli's Portrait
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - January 9, 2008


Earlier this week, at theatre district hangout Tony's di Napoli, Tony's DiNapoli Times Square unveiled a portrait honoring the Bob Saget in the role of 'Man in Chair' from the musical The Drowsy Chaperone

Photo Coverage: Bob Saget Receives Sardi's Portrait
by Walter McBride - January 7, 2008


On Friday, January 4, 2008 comedian Bob Saget, who recently made his Broadway debut as 'Man in Chair' in The Drowsy Chaperone, received his very own Sardi's portrait at the world-famous Sardi's Restaurant. Saget joins the ranks of Broadway royalty who have been honored with a caricature on the walls of Sardi's.

Photo Coverage: 'The Drowsy Chaperone' Closing Night Party
by Mark Rupp - January 2, 2008


To commemorate its acclaimed and beloved Broadway run, The Drowsy Chaperone hosted a VIP private closing night party at Havana Central on December 30. The entire current Broadway cast and creative team, plus former cast members and friends celebrated the musical and toasted to its success.

Photo Coverage: 'The Drowsy Chaperone' Holiday Door-Decorating Contest
by Mark Rupp - December 26, 2007


The cast and crew of The Drowsy Chaperone held a door-decorating contest backstage at the Marquis Theatre.

'The Drowsy Chaperone' Stumbles Off Broadway 12/30/07
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2007


The five-time Tony Award® winning hit musical comedy THE DROWSY CHAPERONE will play its final performance on Broadway at The Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway) on Sunday evening, December 30th, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. following 674 performances and 32 previews.

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by BWW - December 15, 2007


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Photo Coverage: 'Drowsy Chaperone' Toasts to Tottendales
by Mark Rupp - December 10, 2007


Television star Cindy Williams ('Laverne & Shirley') makes her Broadway debut on Tuesday, December 11 when she assumes the role of 'Mrs. Tottendale' from another television icon, JoAnne Worley ('Rowan & Martin's Laugh In'), who played her final performance on Sunday, December 9 at the Marquis Theatre

Bob Saget on CW11 News & Today Show on Dec.10
by BWW News Desk - December 7, 2007


Actor and comedian Bob Saget, who recently made his Broadway debut in the Tony Award winning musical The Drowsy Chaperone, will visit the 'CW 11 Morning News' and NBC's 'The Today Show' studios live on Monday morning, December 10.

Bob Saget on WOR Radio Dec.5
by BWW News Desk - December 4, 2007


Actor and comedian Bob Saget, who recently made his Broadway debut in the Tony Award winning musical The Drowsy Chaperone, will sit down live with WOR Radio's Joan Hamurg live from a remote broadcast from Sardi's Restaurant on Wednesday morning, December 5 at 9AM.

Cindy Williams Joins 'Chaperone' as Tottendale 12/11
by BWW News Desk - December 3, 2007


Broadway's Tony Award winning hit musical The Drowsy Chaperone will welcome television star Cindy Williams ('Laverne & Shirley') to the cast, in the role of 'Mrs. Tottendale' on Tuesday, December 11 at the Marquis Theatre.

Bob Saget on 'Opie & Anthony' Radio Show Dec. 4
by BWW News Desk - December 3, 2007


Actor and comedian Bob Saget, who recently made his Broadway debut in the Tony Award winning musical The Drowsy Chaperone, will sit down live with radio bad boys Opie & Anthony in their Manhattan K-Rock studio on Tuesday morning, December 4 at 8AM. Saget will discuss both starring on Broadway in the hit musical, and hosting new episodes of the NBC show '1 vs. 100.'

The Drowsy Chaperone: A Real 'Show Off'
by Pati Buehler - November 30, 2007


Simply put 'For those who know and love classic musical comedy' you will find yourself smiling from curtain to curtain with this touring production of Drowsy Chaperone.

'The Drowsy Chaperone' Raises a Glass Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2007


The five-time Tony Award winning musical comedy The Drowsy Chaperone wakes up on Broadway and resumes performances on Thursday, November 29, 2007 at the Marquis Theatre

Bob Saget on 'Today Show' & 'Good Day New York' on Nov.6
by BWW News Desk - November 5, 2007


Actor and comedian Bob Saget, who recently made his Broadway debut in the Tony Award winning musical Te Drowsy Chaperone, will visit Fox 5's 'Good Day New York' and NBC's 'The Today Show' studios on Tuesday, November 6.

Bob Saget of 'Drowsy Chaperone' on 'The View' Oct.26
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2007


Actor and comedian Bob Saget, who made his Broadway debut as 'Man in Chair' in the Tony Award winning musical The Drowsy Chaperone on Friday, will sit down with the ladies of 'The View' on Friday, October 26 in the 11AM half hour.

Bob Saget Debuts in 'Drowsy Chaperone' Tonight; Video Online
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2007


Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Drowsy Chaperone welcomes actor and comedian Bob Saget as 'Man in Chair' tonight, Friday, October 19.

Bob Saget is 'Drowsy's' New Man in Chair on 10/19
by BWW News Desk - October 1, 2007


Broadway's Tony Award-winning hit musical The Drowsy Chaperone will welcome actor and comedian Bob Saget as 'Man in Chair' on Friday, October 19 for a 4-month limited engagement.

JoAnne Worley AP Interview Now Up Online
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2007


Television icon JoAnne Worley ('Rowan & Martin's Laugh In') is now starring as 'Mrs. Tottendale' in the five-time Tony Award-winning musical The Drowsy Chaperone. Associated Press Radio's Jane Waldman recently sat down with the outspoken and vivacious comedienne backstage in her dressing room at the Marquis Theatre to discuss her return to Broadway, experience on the groundbreaking television variety show and recent scene-stealing in the Encores! production of Follies.

Chamberlain, Opel Join Engel in 'Drowsy Chaperone' Tour
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2007


Andrea Chamberlain, Nancy Opel, Mark Ledbetter, Marla Mindelle, etc join Georgia Engel in the North American tour of the Tony Award-winning hit musical 'The Drowsy Chaperone.'

Jonathan Crombie Returns as 'Drowsy' Man in Chair, Aug. 21
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2007


Broadway's Tony Award-winning hit musical The Drowsy Chaperone welcomes Jonathan Crombie back to the Marquis Theatre as 'Man in Chair' on Tuesday, August 21

JoAnne Worley Featured on 'Fox and Friends,' Aug. 14
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2007


Television icon JoAnne Worley ('Rowan & Martin's Laugh In'), now starring as 'Mrs. Tottendale' in the Tony Award-winning hit musical The Drowsy Chaperone, will visit Fox News Channel's nationally syndicated morning show 'Fox and Friends' live on Tuesday, August 14th in the 8:30 a.m. half hour.

JoAnne Worley 'Talks' with Mike Schneider, Aug. 13
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2007


Television icon JoAnne Worley ('Rowan & Martin's Laugh In'), now starring in the Tony Award-winning hit musical The Drowsy Chaperone, will sit down with host Mike Schneider on Bloomberg Television's nationally syndicated talk show 'Night Talk With Mike Schneider' on Monday, August 13th at 8:00 p.m.

The Drowsy Chaperone FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Drowsy Chaperone have there been?
The Drowsy Chaperone has had 11 productions including Toronto which opened in 1998, Toronto which opened in 1999, Toronto which opened in 1999, Toronto which opened in 2001, New York which opened in 2004, Los Angeles which opened in 2005, Broadway which opened in 2006, Broadway which opened in 2006, West End which opened in 2007, US Tour which opened in 2007 and East Haddam, CT (Regional) which opened in 2018.
What Tony Awards has The Drowsy Chaperone been nominated for?
The Drowsy Chaperone has been nominated for the following Tony Awards: Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Bob Martin and Don McKellar, Best Choreography for Casey Nicholaw, Best Costume Design of a Musical for Gregg Barnes, Best Direction of a Musical for Casey Nicholaw, Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Ken Billington and Brian Monahan, Best Orchestrations for Larry Blank, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, and Best Scenic Design of a Musical for David Gallo.
What Tony Awards has The Drowsy Chaperone won?
The Drowsy Chaperone has won the following Tony Awards: - Best Book of a Musical for Bob Martin and Don McKellar - Best Choreography for Casey Nicholaw - Best Costume Design of a Musical for Gregg Barnes - Best Direction of a Musical for Casey Nicholaw - Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Ken Billington and Brian Monahan - Best Orchestrations for Larry Blank - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison - Best Scenic Design of a Musical for David Gallo
What awards has The Drowsy Chaperone been nominated for?
The Drowsy Chaperone has been nominated for several awards, including Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Costume Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Gregg Barnes, Outstanding New Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for The Drowsy Chaperone, Outstanding Set Design of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for David Gallo, Outstanding Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Casey Nicholaw, Outstanding Costume Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Gregg Barnes, Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Set Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for David Gallo, and Performance at the Theatre World Awards for Bob Martin.
What awards has The Drowsy Chaperone won?
The Drowsy Chaperone has won several awards, including Best Musical from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Costume Design for Gregg Barnes, Outstanding New Musical, and Outstanding Set Design of a Musical for David Gallo from the Drama Desk Awards. It also received the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Outstanding Broadway Musical, Outstanding Choreography for Casey Nicholaw, Outstanding Costume Design for Gregg Barnes, Outstanding New Score, and Outstanding Set Design for David Gallo. Additionally, Bob Martin received a Performance award from the Theatre World Awards.
What are the songs in The Drowsy Chaperone and what's the order?
Fancy Dress
Cold Feets
Best Man for the Job
Show Off
Adolpho
Accident Waiting to Happen
Toledo Surprise
Message from a Nightingale
Bride’s Lament
I Remember Love
I Do, I Do in the Sky
As We Stumble Along
Love Is Always Lovely
Overture
Fancy Dress
Cold Feets
Show Off
As We Stumble Along
I Am Aldolpho
Accident Waiting To Happen
Toledo Surprise
Act 1 Finale
A Message From a Nightingale
Bride's Lament
Love is Always Lovely in the End
I Do, I Do In the Sky
As We Stumble Along (Finale)

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