NEWSical

Nominated for two Drama Desk Awards - Best Revue & Best Lyrics, NEWSical is a throwback to the kind of political satire on stage that was once as prevalent as it is in film and television now. Created at a breakneck pace to keep up with the day’s news cycle, NEWSical spoofs both current events, as well as perennial media targets in a riotous musical send-up that is constantly updated with new songs. Heralded as "The Ever-Changing New Topical Musical Comedy," NEWSical plucks its material from the wealth of current events (Martha Stewart, Michael Moore, George W.) and constant headliners (Michael Jackson, Anna Nicole Smith, and, well, George W.). The evolving work features updated songs and material every week, making the show almost a completely new experience within months, as put by the show "depending on how active our celebrities and politicians have been in making asses of themselves."

NEWSical opens on Tue., Oct. 17 at 8:00 pm and continues Thu., Oct. 19 at 8:00 pm; Fri., Oct. 20 at 8:00 pm; Sat., Oct. 21 at 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm and closes on Sun., Oct. 22 with the 2:00 pm matinee.
"Satire is running happily rampant, a fast, funny and irreverent topic musical revue that zestfully serves up its skewered famous and foolish. " LAWRENCE VAN GELDER, The New York Times

NEWSical was created by veteran musical satirist and comedian Rick Crom (Composer and Lyricist). Rick has created many Off-Broadway and cabaret revues including Oh Fine RSVP, The Subject Was Neurosis, Absolutely Rude, Our Life and Times (1999 MAC & Bistro Awards for Outstanding Musical Revue) and What in the World (2003 Nightlife Award). His topical material is also featured at the Crystal Palace Theatre in Aspen.

Director/ Choreographer Donna Drake was in the original company of A Chorus Line and has many Broadway credits as a singer/dancer. As a director she directed Romance in the Dark, the Broadway Concert starring Jennifer Holiday, Boobs the Musical, Christmas with the Crawfords, et al.

Video previews:

Anna Nicole Smith: "Jihad Babies" "Goin' to the Airport" "Lost in a Red State" / "Brad Pitt" "AOL"