Victoria Theatre Association's Miami Valley and Good Samaritan Hospitals Broadway Series presents The Drowsy Chaperone, produced by The Human Race Theatre Company, March 8 - 20, 2011 at the historic Victoria Theatre.
Jump into a glamorous, hilarious tale about a celebrity bride and her uproarious wedding day, supervised by her "drowsy" (tipsy) chaperone! Featuring great music and fabulous dancing, The Drowsy Chaperone, received Tony Awards® in 2006 for Best Book and Best Score. Audiences will laugh out-loud at the hilarious spoofs of classic Broadway and Hollywood plotlines and characters.
"Delightful, Sparkling Entertainment! You'll be over the moon! We haven't seen anything quite this original in a long time." - Associated Press
The Drowsy Chaperone, the 21st show The Human Race Company has produced for the Victoria Theatre Association's Broadway Series, is directed and choreographed by Kevin Crewell. The cast includes: Wally Dunn ("Man in Chair"); Pat Linhart ("Mrs. Tottendale"); Scott Stoney ("Underling"); Robb Sapp ("Robert Martin"); Christopher Gurr ("Aldopho"); Megan Nicole Arnoldy "(Janet Van De Graaff"); and Jana Robbins ("The Drowsy Chaperone"), to name a few. John Faas is the Music Director and Conductor, with set designs by J. Branson, provided by Music Theatre of Wichita.
Behind the scenes, Gregg Barnes is Costume Designer, Nathan D. Dean is Sound Designer, and John Rensel is Lighting Designer. Technical crew includes: Technical Director, Scott J. Kimmins; Head Carpenter, D. Tristan Cupp; Production Stage Manager, Heather Jackson; Assistant Choreographer, Megan Nicole Arnoldy; Dance Captain, Eric Byrd; and Properties, Heather Powell.
For tickets call Ticket Center Stage at 937-228-3630, 888-228-3630, online at www.ticketcenterstage.com or visit the Box Office in person, located in the Wintergarden of the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center.
The Miami Valley & Good Samaritan Hospitals Broadway Series presentation of The Drowsy Chaperone receives support from Leadership Sponsor AT&T Real Yellow Pages and additional support from Performance Sponsor Command Roofing Company. Media Partner for The Drowsy Chaperone is WHIO -TV. The Entrepreneur Sponsorship Circle Sponsors are WDPR-FM 88.1 & WDPG-FM 89.
There will also be an opening night cast party, immediately following the March 8 performance held in the Kettering Reception Room, located on the 3rd floor (Balcony Level) in the Victoria Theatre. The party is free and open to all ticket holders, and includes free hors d'oeuvres and cash bar - plus the possibility of meeting members of the cast.
Audiences are invited to learn more about the show at a free Chase Background on Broadway pre-show talk Saturday, March 12 at 2PM and Thursday, March 17 at 7PM in the Kettering Reception Room. Chase Background on Broadway provides informative and entertaining talks by theatre professionals, focusing on production history, musical highlights, and insider anecdotes. These talks are held prior to the select matinee performances of each show in the Miami Valley & Good Samaritan Hospitals Broadway Series. Chase Background on Broadway is free and open to Broadway Series ticket holders, but seating is limited.
