Performance Photos by Andy Sharp: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, Georgetown Palace Theatre, June 3 - July 3, 2022

(Performance Photos by Andy Sharp)

 

With the houselights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and puts on his favorite record: the cast recording of a fictitious 1928 musical. The recording comes to life and The Drowsy Chaperone begins as the man in the chair looks on. Mix in two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not-so-bright hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan and an intoxicated chaperone, and you have the ingredients for an evening of madcap delight.

Hailed by New York Magazine as “The Perfect Broadway Musical,” The Drowsy Chaperone is a masterful meta-musical, poking fun at all the tropes that characterize the musical theatre genre. 

Director: Damon Brown
Music Director: David Blackburn
Choreographer: Courtney Wissinger-Eiland

Winner of 5 Tony Awards, including for Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Jazz Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another. When wealthy widow Mrs. Tottenham hosts the wedding of the year, she gets a lot more than a write-up in the society pages. Mix in two lovers, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not-so-bright hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan and an intoxicated chaperone, and you have the ingredients for an evening of madcap delight.

The set is designed is by Justin Dam. Costumes are by Ellen Simms. Lighting design is by Deanna Belardinelli. Jen Gholson is Property Designer, Gretchen Johnston is scenic artist, and sound design is by Justin Anderson. Jessie Drollette is the production stage manager and Courtney Satterfield is assistant stage manager. 

About the Georgetown Palace Theatre

The historic Georgetown Palace Theatre, an entertainment hub of the downtown Georgetown Square, is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Georgetown and Williamson County by providing a venue for quality and affordable entertainment and educational opportunities in the performing arts.

The Palace Theatre has three venues: the Springer Stage which holds 291 patrons within the vintage theatre; the Playhouse Stage, which is an intimate black box theatre off 8th and Tin Barn Alley, and the Doug Smith Performance Center, off 2nd and Rock Street, which is home to our Palace Theatre Education program and summer concert series. The Education program is currently offering summer camps for every age.
The remainder of the '21-'22 season at the Palace includes such blockbuster titles as The Wizard of Oz, Singin' in the Rain and more! The '22-'23 season includes Cinderella, Crazy For You, The Play That Goes Wrong, A Tuna Christmas, Once on This Island, and so many more! For additional information and an updated schedule, visit https://www.georgetownpalace.com.

 

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The Drowsy Chaperone
by book: Bob Martin & Don McKellar, music & lyrics by Lisa Lambert & Greg Morrison
Georgetown Palace Theatre

June 3 - July 3, 2022

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.

Adult-$36 
Seniors (55+) / Military / Students-$33 
Children (13 & younger) -$17

*Student Rush Tickets $24 at the door with student ID.

All fees are included in ticket pricing.

For Special Needs Seating:(Wheelchairs, Walkers, No Stairs, etc.), you must call the Box Office for reservations at (512) 869-7469.

Reserve seats and purchase tickets HERE.