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Opened: November 24, 1999
Closing: December 12, 1999

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HAIRSPRAY Comes To Musical Theatre West, Previews 10/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 24, 2011


Musical Theatre West is set to announce that it will open its 59th Season with the mega-hit HAIRSPRAY at the beautiful 1,070-seat Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach.

Sutton Foster Takes ANYTHING GOES Hiatus in Nov. for TV Pilot; Stephanie J. Block Steps in
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 19, 2011


Roundabout Theatre Company has announced Stephanie J. Block will join the Tony Award winning company of Anything Goes performing the role of 'Reno Sweeney' while Sutton Foster is filming a television pilot for 2-3 weeks in November. Specific performance dates will be announced shortly on www.anythinggoesonbroadway.com.

Musical Theatre West's Hairspray Opens Next Week
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 17, 2011


Musical Theatre West has announced that it will open its 59th Season with the mega-hit HAIRSPRAY at the beautiful 1,070-seat Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach.

Cast Announced for Musical Theatre West's HAIRSPRAY, 10/28 - 11/13
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 3, 2011


Musical Theatre West is proud to announce that it will open its 59th Season with the mega-hit HAIRSPRAY at the beautiful 1,070-seat Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. HAIRSPRAY previews October 28 and runs for fourteen performances through November 13, 2011

Fountain Hills Theater Presents THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, Closes 10/2
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2011


The Drowsy Chaperone is a musical with a comedy. This charming, laugh-out-loud show revolves around a die-hard musical fan and his favorite cast album-a 1928 smash hit called The Drowsy Chaperone, which suddenly bursts to life inside his NY apartment, transporting you to a nostalgic era filled with producers, gangsters, butlers and flappers. Witness the zany thrills and surprises, the striking costumes and dazzling sets, and the comic pratfalls and memorable music of The Drowsy Chaperone.

Musical Theatre West Presents THE MOST HAPPY FELLA Reading, 9/25
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2011


The cast has been announced for the staged reading of FRANK LOESSER'S MUSICAL THE MOST HAPPY FELLA which begins the second season of MUSICAL THEATRE WEST'S REINER READING SERIES on September 25th at 7:00 p.m.

Long Wharf Theatre Presents AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ 10/26-11/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 20, 2011


Long Wharf Theatre, under the director of Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein and Interim Managing Director Joshua Borenstein, presents the Tony Award-winning musical Ain't Misbehavin' on the Mainstage from Oct. 26 through Nov. 20.

Musical Theatre West Presents THE MOST HAPPY FELLA Reading, 9/25
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 16, 2011


The cast has been announced for the staged reading of FRANK LOESSER'S MUSICAL THE MOST HAPPY FELLA which begins the second season of MUSICAL THEATRE WEST'S REINER READING SERIES on September 25th at 7:00 p.m.

TV EXCLUSIVE: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE: She's Still Here - Elaine Paige on FOLLIES, CATS, EVITA & More!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Sep 20, 2011


Welcome back to BroadwayWorld's newest feature, and first-ever talk show, BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE. Follow Richard as he visits Broadway's best and brightest in their Broadway dressing rooms to talk about their lives, careers and all of the things you don't know, but want to know. In this week's installment, Richard sits with the UK's First Lady of Musical Theatre, Elaine Paige - still here and still going strong. Paige is back on Broadway for the second time in her career as the fearless Carlotta Campion in FOLLIES at the Marquis Theatre.

Fountain Hills Theater Announces THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, 9/16-10/2
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2011


The Drowsy Chaperone is a musical with a comedy. This charming, laugh-out-loud show revolves around a die-hard musical fan and his favorite cast album-a 1928 smash hit called The Drowsy Chaperone, which suddenly bursts to life inside his NY apartment, transporting you to a nostalgic era filled with producers, gangsters, butlers and flappers. Witness the zany thrills and surprises, the striking costumes and dazzling sets, and the comic pratfalls and memorable music of The Drowsy Chaperone.

Lennie Watts Returns to Theatre By The Sea, Opens 8/19
by BWW News Desk - Aug 19, 2011


Audience favorite, Lennie Watts, who last appeared on stage at Theatre By The Sea as Nicely Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls (2000) returns in the lead role of Man in Chair in Ocean State Theatre Company's upcoming production of The Drowsy Chaperone, which opens on August 19.

PORGY AND BESS Starts Performances at A.R.T. 8/17
by BWW - Aug 17, 2011


A.R.T. American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) will present The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, opening the A.R.T.'s 2011-2 season on August 117 at the Loeb Drama Center. The Gershwin's Porgy and Bess, by George Gershwin, DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, and Ira Gershwin, is adapted by Suzan-Lori Parks and Diedre Murray, and directed by A.R.T. Artistic Director Diane Paulus.

Fountain Hills Theater Announces THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, 9/16-10/2
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 5, 2011


The Drowsy Chaperone is a musical with a comedy. This charming, laugh-out-loud show revolves around a die-hard musical fan and his favorite cast album-a 1928 smash hit called The Drowsy Chaperone, which suddenly bursts to life inside his NY apartment, transporting you to a nostalgic era filled with producers, gangsters, butlers and flappers. Witness the zany thrills and surprises, the striking costumes and dazzling sets, and the comic pratfalls and memorable music of The Drowsy Chaperone.

Lennie Watts Returns to Theatre By The Sea, Opens 8/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 2, 2011


Audience favorite, Lennie Watts, who last appeared on stage at Theatre By The Sea as Nicely Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls (2000) returns in the lead role of Man in Chair in Ocean State Theatre Company's upcoming production of The Drowsy Chaperone, which opens on August 19.

Full Cast Announced for THE GERSHWINS' PORGY AND BESS at A.R.T.
by Robert Diamond - Jun 30, 2011


A.R.T. American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) opens its 2011-12 season with The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, by George Gershwin, DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, and Ira Gershwin. The adaptation by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks and Obie Award-winning composer Diedre L. Murray, directed by A.R.T. Artistic Director Diane Paulus, with choreography by Ronald K. Brown, begins previews on August 17 and opens for the reviewing press on August 31 at 7pm. Performances are at the Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle Street, Cambridge. Tickets for preview performances are currently on sale, remaining tickets for the run go on sale on July 12.

2011 Tony Awards: THE BOOK OF MORMON Wins 'Best Orchestrations'
by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 12, 2011


Nominations in 26 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing's 65th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were announced May 3, 2011 by Tony Award winning actor Matthew Broderick and Tony Award winning actress Anika Noni Rose, at the Tony Award Nominations Announcement sponsored by IBM.

2011 Tony Awards Nominees: 'Best Orchestrations'
by Charlie Piane - May 3, 2011


Nominations in 26 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing's 65th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were announced May 3, 2011 by Tony Award winning actor Matthew Broderick and Tony Award winning actress Anika Noni Rose, at the Tony Award Nominations Announcement sponsored by IBM.

JPAS Hosts The Drowsy Chaperone Auditions May 1, May 2
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2011


Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) and Theatre-13 are thrilled to announce auditions for their upcoming production of the Tony Award winning musical THE DROWSY CHAPERON (Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar), starring Ricky Graham. Auditions will take place at Encore Dance Studio (1999 Hickory Ave Suite 102) on May 1 at 5:30 pm and May 2 at 7:30 pm.

JPAS Hosts The Drowsy Chaperone Auditions May 1, May 2
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2011


Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) and Theatre-13 are thrilled to announce auditions for their upcoming production of the Tony Award winning musical THE DROWSY CHAPERON (Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar), starring Ricky Graham. Auditions will take place at Encore Dance Studio (1999 Hickory Ave Suite 102) on May 1 at 5:30 pm and May 2 at 7:30 pm.

JPAS Hosts The Drowsy Chaperone Auditions May 1, May 2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 18, 2011


Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) and Theatre-13 are thrilled to announce auditions for their upcoming production of the Tony Award winning musical THE DROWSY CHAPERON (Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar), starring Ricky Graham. Auditions will take place at Encore Dance Studio (1999 Hickory Ave Suite 102) on May 1 at 5:30 pm and May 2 at 7:30 pm.

Musical Theatre West Presents SUMMER OF LOVE, Closes 4/17
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2011


Musical Theatre West is proud to announce the world premiere of Roger Bean's groovy new musical SUMMER OF LOVE at the beautiful 1,070-seat Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. SUMMER OF LOVE runs through April 17, 2011. The show's creator and writer, Roger Bean will direct. SUMMER OF LOVE is honored to be included in the '11 FESTIVAL OF NEW AMERICAN MUSICALS.

Andrea McArdle Leads CRT's URINETOWN at the Jorgensen Theatre, 4/ 14
by BWW News Desk - Apr 14, 2011


Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) will present the smash-hit Broadway Musical Urinetown, featuring Broadway star Andrea McArdle, April 14 - 17 & 27 - 30, 2011 in the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre on the Storrs campus.

Mamie Gummer Leads Cast of SCHOOL FOR LIES at Classic Stage Company, 4/13 - 5/22
by BWW News Desk - Apr 13, 2011


Classic Stage Company (CSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, will present David Ives' new comedy, THE SCHOOL FOR LIES, adapted from the Molière classic The Misanthrope, directed by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie, beginning performances Wednesday, April 13 at CSC (136 East 13th Street) for a limited engagement through Sunday, May 22

Musical Theatre West Presents SUMMER OF LOVE, Previews 4/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 5, 2011


Musical Theatre West is proud to announce the world premiere of Roger Bean's groovy new musical SUMMER OF LOVE at the beautiful 1,070-seat Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. SUMMER OF LOVE previews April 1 and runs April 2 through April 17, 2011

Photo Flash: SUMMER OF LOVE Opens at the Carpenter Center
by Lauren Wolman - Apr 3, 2011


Musical Theatre West presents the world premiere of Roger Bean's groovy new musical SUMMER OF LOVE at the beautiful 1,070-seat Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. SUMMER OF LOVE runs April 2 through April 17, 2011. The show's creator and writer, Roger Bean directs.

Other Productions of The Drowsy Chaperone

1998   Toronto Reading
Toronto
1999   Toronto Toronto Fringe Festival Production
Toronto
1999   Toronto La Passe Muraille Production
Toronto
2001   Toronto Developmental Production
Toronto
2004   New York National Alliance for Musical Theatre Presentation
New York
2005   Los Angeles US Premiere
Los Angeles
2006   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2007   West End London Production
West End
2007   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2018   East Haddam, CT (Regional) Goodspeed Musicals Revival
East Haddam, CT (Regional)

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