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The Drowsy Chaperone (2006 Original Broadway Cast)

The Drowsy Chaperone (2006 Original Broadway Cast)

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Artists: Sutton Foster, Bob Martin, Danny Burstein, Beth Leavel
Creators: Lisa Lambert, Greg Morrison
Label: Ghostlight
Category: Music

List Price: $18.97
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Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars 116 reviews
Sales Rank: 30651

Format: Extra Tracks
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.8 x 0.4

MPN: 84411
UPC: 791558441123
EAN: 0791558441123
ASIN: B000FJA9YI

Release Date: June 6, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Tracks:

  • Fancy Dress
  • Cold Feets
  • Best Man for the Job
  • Show Off
  • As We Stumble Along
  • Adolpho
  • Accident Waiting to Happen
  • Toledo Surprise
  • Message from a Nightingale
  • Brides Lament
  • I Remember Love
  • I Do, I Do in the Sky

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Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.com
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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Customer Reviews:   Read 111 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars Good...but not as good as the show itself.   October 13, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

There's no question the cast album contains the songs of the show. However, much of the theatrical experience for this particular show is the "Man in Chair". The cast album captures only a very limited portion of his role in the show. If you have seen the show and liked it, you will probably enjoy the soundtrack. If you are buying the soundtrack as a substitute for seeing the show, you are missing out on a lot of the "live" experience.


1 out of 5 stars I never got this item!!!!   October 11, 2008
 0 out of 2 found this review helpful

I enjoyed seeing the show. Unfortunately, I never got the CD I paid for. I order this from seller onyousir on Sept 7, 2008. It is October 10 and I'm still waiting . . . . . . .


5 out of 5 stars The Drowsy Chaperone   August 24, 2008
This is one of the most delightful, entertaining musical in years, and the recording is just as enjoyable. It should be with every collector.


4 out of 5 stars The Drowsy Chaperone   July 1, 2008
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.


5 out of 5 stars The Drowsy Chaperone CD   June 18, 2008
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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