Looking Out My Back Door

"The Drowsy Chaperone"

This is a laugh riot that received about five Tony awards this year, and if you have the opportunity, go see it. It's a "show within a show" with a terrific cast. I went in with an admitted bias towards Danny Burstein, who plays Alfonso, as he is good friends with friends of my own. (He was robbed at the Tonys!) In fact, we had the best seats in the house, thanks to Danny's influence, so it was a grand night. Georgia Engel ("Georgette" on the classic "Mary Tyler Moore" show!) was astonishingly good, as was Tony-winner Sutton Foster, who performed a knock-out song-and-dance number with a couple of amazing costume changes and even a few cartwheels. Truly, there was not a dud in the bunch. If you're a fan of wild farce, you'll love this show. Even if you're not separated by one degree from Alfonso.

posted by Hopster @ 12:37 PM