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Under its enigmatic title lurks a remarkably entertaining little show. The Drowsy Chaperone is a droll Canadian import that's part homage to the musical theater, part spoof. Narrated by the unnamed Man in Chair (Bob Martin), the show basically reenacts a 1920s musical named "The Drowsy Chaperone." This allows the creative team to match an inspired collection of familiar 1920s types---the flapper (Sutton Foster), the cad (Troy Britton Johnson), the zinger-slinging diva (Beth Leavel), the Latin lothario (Danny Burstein), the zany character actors (Georgia Engel, Edward Hibbert)---with witty, well-crafted pastiches of songs of that era. Penned by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, the tunes are instantly hummable, while the ensemble cast is uniformly superb---you know the standard is high when the awesome Sutton Foster doesn't even stand out that much. Thankfully, the "meta" concept doesn't lead to arch-irony and detachment. A genuine affection for what makes musicals so fun shines throughout, making this a real keeper of an album. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

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From: Amazon Posted: Jul 01, 2008 Type: User Review The Drowsy Chaperone

Recalls the 20's era, with music and typical lyrics. i like the premise of The Drowsy Chaperone, and thought it well executed. Wish I had been able to see the show live.
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From: Amazon Posted: Jun 18, 2008 Type: User Review The Drowsy Chaperone CD

This is a fun, and Funny show. and the songs are good. My Favorites are Fancy dress, Toledo Surprise, Show Off, and Cold Feet's. Get this C.D.
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From: Amazon Posted: May 15, 2008 Type: User Review Some tunes to sing along with when you are feeling blue...

If I had never seen the show, I might agree with some of the other reviews that the music is OK but not stellar. But, having seen the show twice on Broadway and the touring group in Chicago, I consider myself a fan and the CD gets a lot of play....
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From: Amazon Posted: Mar 25, 2008 Type: User Review Great show!

I saw this show when it first came to Broadway. I left the theater thinking it was "OK." For the rest of the summer, though, my friend and I sang a few of the songs whenever we were together (specifically, "I Am Adolpho," "Toledo Surprise" and...
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From: Amazon Posted: Nov 19, 2007 Type: User Review Broadway at its' best!

The theatre lives! This is a wonderful "new" work, with the "play within a play" format. You'll love both. This CD shines with Sutton Foster in the lead, and a star studded cast giving their all! Can't wait for the national tour to play my...
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