In the six years we’ve lived in Portland, we have attended dozens of theatrical productions… Nothing, however, prepared us for the sheer entertainment value of Broadway Rose’s production of The Drowsy Chaperone. “Chaperone” is anything but drowsy (REVIEW) It’s affirming, it’s fun, and I highly recommend it for everyone! Read the rest here. It reminds us why we let pieces of art affect us the way they do. …The Drowsy Chaperone reminds us why we love the theater. THE DROWSY CHAPERONE is an Entertaining (Albeit Superficial) ‘Romp (REVIEW) The actors all operate on the same high level of excellence, and they’re all some of Portland’s best… If you see nothing else at Broadway Rose, this should be the musical to catch. ‘Drowsy Chaperone’ at Broadway Rose blends satire with nostalgia (REVIEW) Between productions you can catch her jazz and cabaret performances at Tony Starlight’s Supper Club and Lounge. Charlotte in Falsettos (Live on Stage) Ninon de l’Enclos in Child of Pleasure (CoHo) Prudie Cupp in Pump Boys and Dinettes (triangle productions!) Marie Dindon in La Cage Aux Folles (Musical Theatre Co.) and Sheila in Hair, and Bonnie in Anything Goes (Portland Civic Theatre). Frizzle in The Magic School Bus Live! The Climate Challenge (Oregon Children’s Theatre) and Connie in Jack Goes Boating (Artists Repertory Theatre.) Favorite roles include Rose in Gypsy, Jack’s Mother in Into the Woods, Doreen in Tartuffe and MJ in Inspecting Carol (Lakewood Theatre) Sister Lidwina in Gracie and the Atom, Bette in The Marriage of Bette and Boo, and Polish Maiden in Fortinbras (ART) the Caterpillar in Alice & Wonderland, A Rock Opera (Oregon Children’s Theatre) Dr. Tottendale) is thrilled to work with the folks at Broadway Rose again, having played Bernice in Bingo. She is quite pleased to be making her Broadway Rose debut in such a fun show, with such fun people, playing such a fun character! Be on the lookout for her next role: playing Mrs Lovett in Portland Center Stage’s production of Sweeney Todd opening in September!Įmily Beleele (Mrs.
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In Portland, Gretchen created, co-produces (with Musical Director Darcy White), and is Lead Chantoozie of the long-running monthly professional singer showcase, Cabaret Chanteuse at Tony Starlight’s Supperclub. Other favorite roles include Mama Rose in Gypsy, Dot in Sunday In The Park With George, Shirley Valentine, Lucy Brown in The Threepenny Opera, and she created the role of Wendy in the original Seattle production of the huge world-wide hit Angry Housewives. Her career has blessed her with fascinating opportunities to portray real life women as diverse as Mae West, Patsy Cline, Leona Helmsley, and most recently (here in Portland at the PCPA) Ann Landers, in the theatrical format of the One-Woman Show. Many stages, many lives, many friendships. Gretchen Rumbaugh (The Drowsy Chaperone) has led a very theatrical life. Portland Spirit This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.
The Drowsy Chaperone is performed without an intermission. Performance run time is 1 hour, 45 minutes. Performances held at the Deb Fennell Auditorium, 9000 SW Durham Road, Tigard. Finally, a musical about people who adore musicals! We are swept into the glamorous and hilarious tale of a reluctant stage star bride, a groom on skates, a tap-dancing best man, a womanizing gigolo, gangsters posing as bakers, and an intoxicated chaperone! You’ll still be smiling long after the final bow. It all begins when a die-hard musical-theater fan plays his favorite cast album on his turntable, and the musical literally bursts to life in his living room. Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert & Greg MorrisonĪ multiple Tony Award winner, The Drowsy Chaperone pays tribute to the Jazz-Age shows of the 1920s and their power to transport us into a dazzling fantasy and to lift our spirits in hard times.
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