The Drowsy Chaperone
burst onto Broadway in 2006 and earned 13 Tony Award nominations, winning five
Awards including Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score. The show’s
narrator, a musical theatre enthusiast, invites us into his home to share with
us his favorite musical comedy from the 1920s. As he turns on his record
player, the musical comes to life and his home transforms into the show’s set.
Omahans who saw the show on Broadway instantly fell in love
with this show-within-a-show. They called it a clever, original and hilarious
musical that brings the roaring 20s to life on the stage.
So what makes The
Drowsy Chaperone stand out from other offerings on Broadway?
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| Megan McGuire as the Chaperone, Dave Wingert as Man in Chair, Paul Hanson as George, Molly McGuire as Janet, Joseph O'Connor as Robert |
ORIGINAL AND CLEVER
With the Great White Way full of movie and book adaptations,
jukebox musicals and revivals, a brand new script with an original concept is
refreshing. And ask anyone familiar with the show and one resounding adjective
is CLEVER.
Jim McKain
Actor
“I saw it on Broadway and fell in love with its
cleverness and LOVED that it wasn't based on any prior material like so many
shows these days.”
Joey Galda
Actor
“It's incredibly original, and yet each of the performers
is a slight wink to someone real from the 20s and 30s.”
SMART AND FUNNY
Praise of the script is abundant for this show, so it
is no surprise that The Drowsy Chaperone
won the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical – an award that focuses on the
storyline of a musical.
Emily Andres
Stage manager
“It was simply a funny, smart song and dance show. It
really celebrates the tradition of musical comedy - with all its absurdity -
which I think sometimes gets lost in the extreme commercialization of Broadway.
(Also it's short. I LOVE shows under 2 hours.)
Paul Hanson
Actor – George in The
Drowsy Chaperone
“I’ve seen it six times! It's rolling in your seat
hilarious! So smartly written, catchy tunes.”
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| Paul Hanson as George and Joseph O'Connor as Robert Martin |
WHAT’S NOT TO LOVE?
Those who have seen The
Drowsy Chaperone just flat out love it.
Jodi Vaccaro
Actor
“I saw it twice on Broadway and fell in love. It is an
ode to all things wonderful about old-fashioned musicals, with funny,
heart-warming, modern narration. You can't help leave the theatre happier than
you were when you came in!”
Cecilia Poon
Theatre technician
“I love everything that involves a show within a show,
especially when it features my favorite era. It's brilliant.”
Joey Galda
Actor
“I love it because it is a show for people who love to go
to the theatre without being too into itself. Also, I cry EVERY SINGLE TIME I
hear the finale. If you aren't moved by the amazing ending, you just aren't
human! Twists and turns! Endless hilarity!”
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| Molly McGuire as Janet Van de Graaf |
The Drowsy Chaperone, the clever
musical-within-a-musical, is the perfect evening of theatre for those who love
to be entertained! Tickets are on sale now. Single tickets are $40 for adults
and $25 for students. For groups of 12 or more, tickets are $30 for adults and
$20 for students. For tickets, visit the Box Office, call (402) 553-0800 or
click here. On Wednesday, Sept. 17, tickets to that night’s performance will be
available for $10 at the Box Office starting at 4 p.m. with cash or check only.
