A solitary man, known only as The Man in the Chair, escapes his 21st century existence by listening to the original cast recording of his favourite 1920's Broadway musical, The Drowsy Chaperone.
As the needle falls, the musical comes to life around him. Delighted, the Man in the Chair leads the audience through the show, introducing the characters and commenting on this 1920's musical with affection. It is a romantic comedy, typical of the era, full of mistaken identities, misunderstandings, and catchy song and dance numbers.
When a Broadway star (Janet Van De Graaff) tries to give up the stage for love, her producer (Feldzeig) tries to sabotage the wedding to save the show - and his neck - from two gangsters disguised as pastry chefs.
Featuring a Latin Lothario (Aldolpho), a ditsy chorus girl (Kitty), an overwhelming best man (George), a confused hostess (Mrs Tottendale) and her manservant (Underling), and of course a Drowsy Chaperone.
