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The Drowsy Chaperone | 
 enlarge | Artist: Original Broadway Cast
Category: Music
List Price: $35.99
Buy New: $16.83
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Rating:  116 reviews
Sales Rank: 126551
Format: Cast Recording, Soundtrack, Import
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.7 x 0.4
EAN: 5060001272351
ASIN: B000QUCPMU
Release Date: June 12, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
| • | Overture | | • | Hello | | • | Fancy Dress | | • | Cold Feets | | • | Show Off | | • | As We Stumble Along | | • | I Am Aldolpho | | • | Accident Waiting to Happen | | • | Toledo Surprise | | • | Act 1 Finale | | • | Bride's Lament | | • | Love Is Always Lovely in the End | | • | George's Triumph | | • | I Do, I Do in the Sky | | • | As We Stumble Along (Reprise) | | • | I Remember Love | | • | Message from a Nightingale |
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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 More of the Big 2005-06 Musicals 
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| Customer Reviews:
 Good...but not as good as the show itself. October 13, 2008
Timothy W. Alexander (San Diego, CA USA)
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.
 I never got this item!!!! October 11, 2008
sad (Bloomfield, NJ, USA)
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 . . . . . . .
 The Drowsy Chaperone August 24, 2008
Kenn G. Morris (Los Angeles, CA USA)
This is one of the most delightful, entertaining musical in years, and the recording is just as enjoyable. It should be with every collector.
The Drowsy Chaperone July 1, 2008
Graeme G. Studd
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.
The Drowsy Chaperone CD June 18, 2008
Laura D. Slowey
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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