The Drowsy Chaperone: Mara Davi assumes the role of Janet Van De Graaff
Mara Davi, who until the 22 Jul 2007 was making her Broadway debut in A Chorus Line, playing the role of Maggie, takes to the stage on 31 Jul 2007 as Janet Van De Graaff in the Broadway production of The Drowsy Chaperone. Davi assumes the role from Janine LaManna.
The current cast also features: Danny Burstein (Adolpho), Jo Anne Worley (Mrs Tottendale), Peter Bartlett (Underling), John Glover (Man in Chair), Peter Bartlett (Underling), Troy Britton Johnson (Robert Martin), Patrick Wetzel (George), Garth Kravits (Gangster 2), Jason Kravits (Gangster 1), Beth Leavel (The Drowsy Chaperone), Kecia Lewis-Evans (Trix), Jennifer Smith (Kitty) and Gerry Vichi (Feldzieg).
The Drowsy Chaperone opened on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre on the 1 May 2006, following previews from the 3 Apr 2006, where it is currently booking through to 17 Feb 2008.
The Drowsy Chaperone won five Tony Awards, seven Drama Desk Awards and four Outer Critics Circle Awards.
To chase his blues away, a modern day musical theatre addict known simply as 'Man in Chair' (Bob Martin) 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.
The Drowsy Chaperone features music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison and a book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar. The production is directed and choregraphed by Casey Nicholaw.
Set design is by David Gallo, with costumes by Gregg Barnes, lighting by Ken Billington and Brian Monahan and sound by Acme Sound Partners.
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