![]() The original musical comedy has Tony-winning songs by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison and a Tony-winning book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar. The London cast also features Joseph Alessi (Aldolpho), Selina Chilton (Kitty), Enyonam Gbesemete (Trix), Nickolas Grace (Underling), Nick Holder (Feldzeig), Cameron Jack (Gangster 2), Sean Kingsley (George), Bob Martin (Man in Chair), Elaine Paige (Drowsy Chaperone), John Partridge (Robert Martin), Anne Rogers (Tottendale), Adam Stafford (Gangster 1) and Summer Strallen (Janet van de Graaff) with Nina French, Mark Goldthorp, Paul Iveson and Sherrie Pennington, and swings Kenneth Avery-Clark, Vanessa Barmby, Chris Bennett, Vivienne Carlyle, Mark Dickinson and Lincoln Stone.Ĭasey Nicholaw, who directed and choreographed the Broadway production at the Marquis Theatre, repeated those same duties in London. Pemberton succeeded original Broadway and London star - and Drowsy co-creator - Bob Martin in the role of Man in Chair. ![]() Steve Pemberton, part of the award-winning comedy team The League of Gentlemen, joined the cast of the London Drowsy July 10. ![]() Whilst regrettably having made the decision to close the show we are pleased to have brought this wonderfully original new musical to the West End with a first class company who have brought to life a production we are incredibly proud of." London ticket sales for our show have been slower than needed to sustain a longer run at the Novello. Producer Kevin McCollum said in a previous statement, "We are incredibly proud of The Drowsy Chaperone, which we have seen grow from a 30-minute vignette into a multi award-winning Broadway musical. Next up at the Novello is the musical Desperately Seeking Susan, featuring the music of Blondie. The musical, which stars Elaine Paige in the title role, opened in the West End May 14. Elaine Paige stars in the London production of The Drowsy Chaperone.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |