Sunday, October 15, 2006

NEWSical Playing Eisemann Center This Week

"Like The Daily Show set to music."

By Pegasus News wire

The cast of NEWSical

PRESS RELEASE — 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.

Ticket prices range from $29-$35 and are available online at www.eisemanncenter.com or by calling the Eisemann Center Ticket Office at 972-744-4650. Ticket Office hours are 10:00 am until 6:00 pm Monday through Saturday and one hour before performances. Group discounts are available for 10 or more persons by calling Group Sales at 972-744-4657. The Eisemann Center’s Prelude Café is open for casual pre-show dining for all Eisemann Center Presents performances with the exception of Saturday matinees. Reservations strongly encouraged and can be made by calling 972-367-2000. Sponsors for the 2006-2007 Season include WFAA-TV/The Dallas Morning News. Radio partner for the Theatre Comedy Series is KLUV 98.7 FM.

Posted by Mike

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