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Konk Life says that “Waterfront Playhouse’s ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ is a delightfully funny musical comedy not to be missed, serving up tasty portions of singing, dancing and a barrel full of belly laughs. Watching this show is like savoring every spoonful of a giant ice cream sundae!” Get your tickets now for the biggest hit in Key West. “The Drowsy Chaperone” runs only through March 30, 2013.

Solares Hill calls The Drowsy Chaperone ”the best musical comedy ever produced — probably in the history of the world — with 18 brilliant, mostly mad characters, an icebox and a Murphy bed … the most astonishing collection of character actors ever seen assembled on a local stage in the past two decades … let’s simply say ‘hip, hip hooray.'” We say: get your tickets now for the biggest hit in Waterfront Playhouse history. Now playing through March 30.

By Lucy Komisar In New York I write about theater and am a member of the Drama Desk, the organization […]

In Part 2 of our peek behind the scenes of “The Drowsy Chaperone,” the singers, actors and dancers don their full costumes and make-up for the first publicity photo-shoot.

And once again, Kristen Michelle, star of “The Drowsy Chaperone,” had her video camera in hand.

You can feel the excitement mounting as Opening Night gets closer and closer.

So don’t wait any longer. Get your tickets now for this sure-to-be-sold-out show.

“The Drowsy Chaperone” runs March 7 through March 30 (with special low-priced $25 previews on March 5 & 6).

It’s a musical within a comedy … The Drowsy Chaperone … a madcap romp at the Waterfront Playhouse.

The Waterfront Playhouse is excited to present the Tony Award-winning musical, “The Drowsy Chaperone.” Mix-ups, mayhem, hijinks and a gay wedding (the old-fashioned kind) add to the fun of this lavish, witty and hilarious musical comedy!

March 7-30, 2013 (8 PM) Low-priced previews (only $25) on March 5 & 6.

The Waterfront Playhouse will present the Tony Award-winning musical, “The Drowsy Chaperone,” running March 7 to March 30, with low-priced […]

Ever wonder what really happens behind the scenes of a big musical show?

Kristen Michelle, star of the up-coming Waterfront Playhouse production of “The Drowsy Chaperone,” takes you on a secret tour of the first week of rehearsals (just click on the screen above).

See all your favorite Waterfront stars — as well as some great newcomers to the Key West stage.

And while you’re watching, make sure you get your tickets now for this sure-to-be-sold-0ut show.

“The Drowsy Chaperone” runs March 7 through March 30 (with special low-priced previews on March 5 & 6).

Only 2 more chances to see “Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks” — the heart-warming comedy at the Waterfront Playhouse, starring Joy Hawkins and Denis Hyland, two of the Waterfront’s most amazing performers. When a formidable retired widow hires an ex-Broadway chorus boy to give her private dance lessons, it’s hate at first sight. Eventually they both learn unexpected lessons about friendship and life. Part comedy, part drama and part cha-cha-cha. “Konk Life” called it “a world-class show not to be missed.” Solares Hill said “It will make you laugh and laugh and laugh. And then, very gently, it will break your heart.” LAST TWO SHOWS: MUST END FEBRUARY 16, 2013 (8 PM)

Conch Color calls “Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks” the most touching show in ages — a heart-warming comedy. Don’t miss the show that’s getting standing ovations every night at the Waterfront Playhouse. Starring Joy Hawkins and Denis Hyland. Now through February 16, 2013.

Konk Life called it “an amazing combination of musical comedy and serious social commentary. ‘Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks’ is a world-class show not to be missed!” Joy Hawkins stars as a formidable retired widow living in a Florida condo who hires an ex-Broadway chorus boy (played by Denis Hyland) to give her private dance lessons. Although it’s hate at first sight, they eventually learn unexpected lessons about friendship and life. Part comedy, part drama and part cha-cha-cha. Come see the show that’s getting a standing ovation every night at the Waterfront Playhouse. Now through February 16. Go to WaterfrontPlayhouse.org for tickets and vido clips from the show.