The Drowsy Chaperone 2006 - Articles Page 3.4

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

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

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Photo Coverage: Bob Martin Caricature Unveiled at Sardi's
by Mark Rupp - December 28, 2006


Bob Martin, who plays '20s musical aficionado Man in Chair in the Broadway hit The Drowsy Chaperone, was present for the recent unveiling of his caricature at the legendary Sardi's Restaurant

Beth Leavel Featured on 'Bway's Biggest Hits' This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2006


Tony Award-winner Beth Leavel, who stars in the title role of the Tony Award-winning musical The Drowsy Chaperone, will sit down with 'Broadway's Biggest Hits' radio host Bud Wilkinson this weekend to discuss both her own plans for New Years Eve and what she speculates her tipsy alter ego 'Beatrice Stockwell' might do to toast a highball to 2007

Podcast of Beth Leavel's AP Interview Available Online
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2006


Tony Award-winner Beth Leavel, who stars in the title role of the Tony Award® winning musical The Drowsy Chaperone, recently sat down with Associated Press Radio's Jane Waldman to chat about the joy that originating her role in the hit musical has brought her this year, backstage Holiday spirit, and spending Christmas at her home away from home on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre

The Drowsy Chaperone Shatters Marquis House Record
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2006


The Broadway hit The Drowsy Chaperone had its best week ever and set a new house record at the Marquis Theatre, grossing $1,073,880 for the week ending December 10, 2006

The Drowsy Chaperone Recoups on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - December 8, 2006


The five-time Tony Award® winning hit musical THE DROWSY CHAPERONE recouped its initial investment on Broadway in just thirty weeks and less than seven months following opening to critical acclaim at the Marquis Theatre on May 1, 2006. THE DROWSY CHAPERONE paid back its $8 million capitalization during the week ending November 26, 2006 following 272 performances (240 regular performances and 32 previews).

Photo Coverage: New 'Chaperone' Marquee Goes Up
by Walter McBride - November 24, 2006


On the morning on November 22nd, Tony Award-winner Beth Leavel - who plays the title character in the hit musical - woke up to light the new vintage neon marquee of the Marquis Theatre, where The Drowsy Chaperone continues its run

Photo Coverage: 'Chaperone' & Starbucks Spread Holiday Cheer
by Mark Rupp - November 10, 2006


On Thursday, November 9th at 10:30 AM, Starbucks and the cast of The Drowsy Chaperone woke up Times Square with 8,000 acts of holiday cheer

Burstein, Engel, Etc. Set for '50 Awesome Ways' Launch
by BWW News Desk - November 8, 2006


Tony Award-nominated The Drowsy Chaperone star Danny Burstein, as well as that show's lyricist and composer Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, and co-star Georgia Engel, will join PETA's '50 Awesome Ways Kid Can Help Animals' launch

Fernandez Swings In The Drowsy Chaperone
by TJ Fitzgerald - November 8, 2006


Stacia Fernandez is one of The Drowsy Chaperone's star swings!

'Drowsy' Composers, Engel Appear at Children's Book Launch
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2006


The Drowsy Chaperone's Tony Award-winning composing team, Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, and five-time Emmy nominee Georgia Engel, who is one of the stars of that hit musical, will appear at the national launch of PETA President Ingrid E. Newkirk's inspiring new book, '50 Awesome Ways Kid Can Help Animals'

Drowsy Chaperone Stars Appear on 'The View,' 9/13
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2006


Some of the stars of The Drowsy Chaperone will join the ladies of 'The View' on September 13th

A "Drowsy" Chat with Lenny Wolpe
by TJ Fitzgerald - September 11, 2006


Lenny Wolpe Talks About THE DROWSY CHAPERONE and life as an actor.

A 'Drowsy' Jason Kravits Cooks On Stage
by TJ Fitzgerald - September 6, 2006


Jason Kravits from THE DROWSY CHAPERONE gets candid

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Angela Pupello of 'The Drowsy Chaperone'
by Adrienne Onofri - September 7, 2006


Back in NYC after doing sketch comedy and nonmusical theater in L.A., Angela will play the 'Drowsy' lead Janet for a week in September.

Sutton Foster Shows Off on 'Studio A Cabaret,' Aug. 11
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2006


Tony Award-winner Sutton Foster, currently showing off on Broadway in The Drowsy Chaperone, will be featured on Sirius Satellite Radio's 'Seth Rudetsky's Studio A Cabaret' on Broadway's Best Channel 77 on Friday, August 11th

BWW TV: That's Kentertainment �" 13 Drowsy Stars And More!
by That's Kentertainment! - July 31, 2006


This week on That's Kentertainment!, host Ken Kleiber brings listeners a drive-by interview session with 13 cast members of The Drowsy Chaperone: Danny Burstein, Georgia Engel, Sutton Foster, Edward Hibbert, Troy Britton Johnson, Eddie Korbich, Garth Kravits, Jason Kravits, Tony Award-winner Beth Leavel, Kecia Lewis-Evans, Bob Martin, Jennifer Smith and Lenny Wolpe.

Shropshire to Fill in for Drowsy's Hibbert, July 3-Sept. 10
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2006


While Edward Hibbert performs in the Los Angeles premiere of Kander and Ebb's Curtains at the Ahmanson Theatre, Noble Shropshire will take on his role as dry-witted Underling in The Drowsy Chaperone from July 3rd through September 10th

The Drowsy Chaperone Cast to Sign CDs at Virgin, 6/28
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2006


The cast of the award-winning Broadway musical The Drowsy Chaperone will appear at Virgin Megastore Times Square (1540 Broadway between 45th and 46th Streets) for a CD signing of the cast recording of The Drowsy Chaperone on Wednesday, June 28th

Drowsy Chaperone OCR Released Early on June 9
by BWW News Desk - June 8, 2006


Ghostlight Records, a division of Sh-K-Boom Records, will release the original Broadway cast recording of The Drowsy Chaperone a few days early on June 9th

2006 Tony Awards Q&A: Sutton Foster
by Robert Diamond - June 1, 2006


Best Leading Actress in a Musical nominee Sutton Foster tells us about The Drowsy Chaperone's path to Broadway and more!

BWW TV: BROADWAY BEAT - The Drowsy Chaperone/Drama Desk Noms
by Broadway Beat - May 20, 2006


This week's Broadway Beat takes you to the opening night of The Drowsy Chaperone and to the Drama Desk Nominee Luncheon!

2006 Tony Awards Q&A: Bob Martin
by Robert Diamond - June 3, 2006


Bob Martin is doubly-nominated for The Drowsy Chaperone (his Broadway debut), both as best leading actor in a musical and for co-writing the book.

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 several Tony Awards including 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 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, and 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 at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding New Musical for The Drowsy Chaperone at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Set Design of a Musical for David Gallo at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Broadway Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Choreography for Casey Nicholaw at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Costume Design for Gregg Barnes at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Set Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for David Gallo, and a Performance award for Bob Martin 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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