“The Drowsy Chaperone” doesn’t just invite hammy excess. This utterly bonkers musical demands it, and the Lyric Stage Company of Boston’s 16-member cast are only too happy to oblige.
While Lorraine Hansberry's poignant tale about a 1950s Chicago family has some dated language and deplorable stances, the play is anchored by strong performances and themes that are still relevant today, reviews theater critic Jacquinn Sinclair.