The Drowsy Chaperone (2026)
Produced by
Music: Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison
Lyrics: Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison
Book: Bob Martin and Don McKellar
Director: Joshua Kilimnik
Venue
Theatre Passe Muraille Mainspace
Run
March 7th, 2026 – March 21st, 2026
Synopsis
A Broadway fanatic, alone in his armchair, pulls out his favourite record: a full-length live recording of the 1920s Broadway hit “The Drowsy Chaperone”, an old-school laugh-a-minute, sparkles and sequins, everyone falls in love kind of musical. The needle drops. The overture picks up. And the musical – quite literally – comes to life. (shiftinggroundcollective.com)
Cast
| Martin Julien | Man in Chair |
| Juliette Schroeder | Janet Van De Graaf |
| Ben Ridd | Robert Martin |
| Heidi Michelle Thomas | The Drowsy Chaperone |
| Carlos Bastarrachea | Aldolpho |
| Tanner Hamlin | George |
| Duncan Lang | Feldzig |
| Lara Lucia | Kitty |
| Avi Petliar | Gangster 1 |
| Benjamin Earl | Gangster 2 |
| Aiden Robert Bruce | Underling |
| Jill Louise Leger | Mrs. Tottendale |
| Johevah Cobby | Trix the Aviatrix |
| Mona Hillis | Ensemble / Understudy for Janet and Chaperone |
| Kathryn Carter | Ensemble / Understudy for Kitty, Tottendale, and Trix |
| Liam McGibbon | Ensemble / Understudy for George, Feldzig, and Underling |
| Diego Teran | Ensemble / Understudy for Gangsters, Robert, and Aldolpho |
| Bryce Gowdy | Ensemble Swing |
Creative Team
| Lisa Lambert | Music |
| Greg Morrison | Music |
| Lisa Lambert | Lyrics |
| Greg Morrison | Lyrics |
| Bob Martin | Book |
| Don McKellar | Book |
| Joshua Kilimnik | Director |
| Shannon Murtagh | Choreographer |
| Jo O’Leary-Ponzo | Music Director |
| Mila Frumovitz | Dramaturge |
| Mila Frumovitz | Assistant Director |
| Jess Wareing | Intimacy Director |
| Jessica Balyk | Set Designer |
| Jessica Balyk | Prop Designer |
| Gabriel Woo | Costume Designer |
| Jay Hines | Lighting Designer |
| Ashley Naomi Skye | Sound Designer |
| Anna Simmons | Associate Sound Designer |
Music
| Jo O’Leary-Ponzo | Conductor |
| Jo O’Leary-Ponzo | Keyboard |
| Emily Morse | Reed 1 |
| Mitchell Horsman | Reed 2 |
| Brendan Beaton | Trumpet 1 |
| Atcheleh Aryee | Trumpet 2 |
| Max Chen | Trombone |
| Zaynab Tahir | Trombone Alternate |
| Michelle Gopaul | Bass |
| Amiel Ang | Drums |
| Jon Bilek | Percussion |
| Isabella Aquino | Percussion Alternate |
Production
| Ayokunmi Oladesu | Stage Manager |
| Sarena Abramson | Assistant Stage Manager |
| Kiera Doerksen Smith | Production Manager |
| Emma Pressello | Technical Director |
| Will Nazar | Sound Assistant |
| Emmet Logue | Spotlight Operator |
| Ryan Davy | Spotlight Operator |
| Indie Garrett | Dresser |
| Katie Van Bergeyk | Dresser |
| Emmet Logue | Dresser |
| Kathryn Carter | Dance Captain |
Staff
| David Fisher | Venue Technician |
