The Drowsy Chaperone Comes to Charlotte

Charlotte, NC — The most celebrated musical of the 2006 Broadway season, The Drowsy Chaperone, a completely original musical comedy, will play in Charlotte at the Belk Theater from Nov. 13 -18. The production is part of the Stanford Broadway Lights Series. Tickets are available for purchase online at BlumenthalCenter.org, by phone at (704) 372-1000 or at the Performing Arts Center’s box office in Founders Hall (Bank of America Corporate Center).
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 recipient of thirteen 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 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 cast includes Georgia Engel (“The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and “Everybody Loves Raymond”), reprising her role of Mrs. Tottendale for the tour. Joining her are Cliff Bemis (Feldzieg), Andrea Chamberlain (Janet Van De Graaff), Jonathan Crombie (Man in the Chair), 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.
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 show is produced by Kevin McCollum, Roy Miller, Boyett Ostar, Stephanie McClelland, Barbara Freitag and Jill Furman.
Visit www.drowsychaperone.com for more information.

PERFORMANCE DATES & TICKET PRICES:
The Drowsy Chaperone runs Nov. 13 - 18 on Tuesday – Friday nights at 8 p.m.; Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets range in price from $25 - $70.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
TUESDAY, NOV. 13 at 6:30 p.m.
TEACHERS LOUNGE
Meet other educators at a special pre-show party with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks and save $15 on Mezzanine & Balcony seats to that evening’s show. Visit BlumenthalCenter.org/teacherslounge for more details.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 14 at 7 p.m.
INTERESTING INSIGHTS (Belk Mezzanine Lobby)
Get a backstage perspective on the show with a cast member or local expert. Free event for Wednesday evening ticketholders.
THURSDAY, NOV. 15 at 6:30 p.m.
CLUB BLUME (Belk Mezzanine Lobby)
Enjoy a pre-show reception with other twenty- and thirtysomethings. Save $20 on Mezzanine seats.
Club Blume is sponsored by American Express.
THURSDAY, NOV. 15 at 6:30 p.m.
OUT ON THE TOWN (Lower Booth Lobby)
A special night out for the gay and lesbian community. Save $5 on tickets and enjoy a pre-show party with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Visit BlumenthalCenter.org/outonthetown for more details. Out on the Town is sponsored by Q Notes.
The North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center serves the Carolinas as a leading cultural, entertainment and education provider. For more information, visit BlumenthalCenter.org or call (704) 372-1000. The Center receives operating support from the Arts & Science Council and the North Carolina Arts Council. The Center is also supported through the generous aid of its sponsors, including Presbyterian Hospital, The Official Healthcare Provider; U.S. Airways, Official Airline of Blumenthal Performing Arts Center; and Stanford Group Company, sponsor of the Stanford Broadway Lights Series.
AT A GLANCE…
WHAT: The Drowsy Chaperone
WHEN: Nov. 13 - 18
WHERE: Belk Theater (130 N. Tryon Street)
COST: $25 - $70
FOR TIX/ MORE INFO: Online at BlumenthalCenter.org, via phone at (704) 372-1000 or in person at the Box Office in Founders Hall (Bank of America Corporate Center)
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