The Five-Time Tony-Award® Winning Musical
The Drowsy Chaperone edited by Madelyn Miller, the TravelLady Presented by Dallas Summer Musicals at the Music Hall at Fair Park June 3-15, 2008  The Drowsy Chaperone – the most celebrated musical of the 2006 Broadway season – is coming to Dallas. The completely original musical comedy comes to the Music Hall at Fair Park for 16 performances only June 3-15, 2008, as the 68th season continues for the Dallas Summer Musicals, presented by Comerica Bank.
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE tells the story of a modern day musical theater addict known simply as “Man in Chair”. To chase his blues away, he drops the needle on his favorite LP – the 1928 musical comedy, The Drowsy Chaperone. From the crackle of his hi-fi, the musical magically bursts to life on-stage telling the tale of a pampered Broadway starlet who wants to give up show business to get married, her producer who sets out to sabotage the nuptials, her chaperone, the debonair groom, the dizzy chorine, the Latin lover and a pair of gangsters who double as pastry chefs. Man in Chair’s love of The Drowsy Chaperone speaks to anyone who has ever been transported by the theater. THE DROWSY CHAPERONE launched a North American tour in September 2007. The show is directed and choreographed by Tony Award® nominee Casey Nicholaw (Spamalot) with music and lyrics by Tony Award winners Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison and a book by Tony Award winners Bob Martin and Don McKellar. THE STARS ARE NO SLEEPERSAs previously announced, Georgia Engel (“The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and “Everybody Loves Raymond”) will reprise her role of Mrs. Tottendale for the tour. Joining her are Cliff Bemis (Feldzieg), Andrea Chamberlain (Janet Van De Graaff), Robert Dorfman (Underling), Fran Jaye (Trix), Mark Ledbetter (Robert Martin), Marla Mindelle (Kitty), James Moye (Aldolpho), Nancy Opel (The Drowsy Chaperone), Paul Riopelle (Gangster #1), Peter Riopelle (Gangster #2), and Richard Vida (George). Rounding out the cast are Kevin Crewell, Taylor Farrell, Tiffany Haas, Alicia Irving, James Patterson, Chuck Rea, Mason Roberts and Jennifer Swiderski. Canadian actor Jonathan Crombie will take over the role of the Man in the Chair. Crombie is widely known for playing Gilbert Blythe in the popular “Anne of Green Gables” mini-series. The recipient of 13 major awards, The Drowsy Chaperone received more Tony Awards® than any other musical of the 2006 season, including Best Book (Bob Martin and Don McKellar); Original Score (Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison), Costume Design (Gregg Barnes) and Scenic Design (David Gallo). The creative team for The Drowsy Chaperone features scenic design by Tony Award® winner David Gallo, costume design by Tony Award® winner Gregg Barnes, lighting design by Tony Award® winner Ken Billington (Chicago) and Brian Monahan, sound design by Acme Sound Partners, orchestrations by Tony Award® nominee Larry Blank, dance and incidental music arrangements by Glen Kelly, and music director/vocal arrangements by Phil Reno. The Drowsy Chaperone is produced by Kevin McCollum, Roy Miller, Bob Boyett, Stephanie McClelland, Barbara Freitag and Jill Furman. Visit www.drowsychaperone.com for more information. THE DROWSY CHAPERONE will play the Music Hall at Fair Park June 3-15, 2008. The performance schedule is as follows: Tuesday June 3 8 p.m. opening night
Wednesday June 4 8 p.m.
Thursday June 5 8 p.m.
Friday June 6 8 p.m.
Saturday June 7 2 and 8 p.m.
Sunday June 8 2 and 8 p.m.
Monday June 9 DARK
Tuesday June 10 8 p.m.
Wednesday June 11 8 p.m.
Thursday June 12 2 and 8 p.m.
Friday June 13 8 p.m.
Saturday June 14 2 and 8 p.m.
Sunday June 15 2 p.m. matinee only Tickets for THE DROWSY CHAPERONE range in price from $18-$84, and are on sale now at The Box Office, 542 Preston Royal Shopping Center, or any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets may be purchased by calling 214-631-ARTS (2787) or online at www.ticketmaster.com. For groups of 10 or more, call 214-426-GROUP.
Dallas Summer Musicals’ 68th season continues with STOMP, June 17-22; HAIRSPRAY, June 24-29; DISNEY’S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, July 2-13; JERSEY BOYS, July 23-August 16; and the State Fair of Texas musical, THE COLOR PURPLE, September 30-October 19, 2008. Season sponsors for Dallas Summer Musicals, presented by Comerica Bank, are The Dallas Morning News, WFAA TV Channel 8, and American Airlines. Now celebrating its 68th season, Dallas Summer Musicals, Inc. (DSM) is the largest producer of live theatrical entertainment in the Southwest, the second oldest summer theater organization in the United States, and the sixth largest non-profit theater company. DSM has been entertaining North Texas audiences with the finest in live, musical theatre entertainment since 1941. In addition to presenting national Broadway tours, DSM also produces shows on Broadway, presents and tours local productions, and is involved in developing new works. Dallas Summer Musicals’ affiliates include DSM Management Group, Inc. (DSMMGI), which manages the Music Hall at Fair Park and the historic Majestic Theatre. As a non-profit organization, DSM relies on a variety of funding sources to bring the Best of Broadway to Dallas at affordable ticket prices, as well as to preserve the beautiful historic theatres, educate young audiences and create important community programs. DSM’s Seats for Kids program provides a meaningful arts education experience to thousands of low income, at-risk and special needs children. DSM and the Dallas Police Department partner together to provide positive incentives for youth that are at risk for gang membership through the Stage Right program. In addition, the DSM School of Musical Theatre offers professional theatre arts training and scholarships to talented students in need. Ticket sales alone do not sustain these endeavors. Only support from committed businesses, foundations and individuals make these programs possible. For more information about Dallas Summer Musicals, presented by Comerica, visit their website at www.dallassummermusicals.org or call (214) 421-5678. Single tickets for all shows except HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL and THE COLOR PURPLE are on sale now at The Box Office, 542 Preston Royal Shopping Center, or any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets are also available online at www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling 214-631-ARTS (2787). Madelyn Miller is a travel and food writer who loves theatre. This will be her first time to see Drowsy Chaperone. Read her stories on www.travellady.com, www.carladynews.com, www.yogayaya.com, www.chocolateatas.com, www.cocktailatlas.com, www.coffeeatlas.com, www.teaAtlas.com |
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