NEWSICAL: ALL THE NEWS THAT'S FIT TO SPOOF HERE

Rick Crom's new pop-media satirizing "Newsical" opens in previews at UPSTAIRS AT STUDION 54 (254 West 54th Street, NYC - TicketMaster: 212-307-4100) on Friday, September 10th, with the opening set for Thursday, October 7th. "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. Thus far Kim Cea is confirmed to star. The show is produced by Fred M. Caruso with direction by Donna Drake. The rest of the artistic team includes David Kaley (costumes), Jason Hayes (Wigs and Make-Up) and Michael Flink (Sound/ Light Design). Performances are Thursdays through Mondays at 8:00 pm (Sunday at 3:00 pm), and additional matinee shows on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2:00 pm. Tickets range from $20 to $60.

Created at a breakneck pace to keep up with the day's news cycle, "Newsical" spoofs both current events (Martha Stewart, Michael Moore, George W.) as well as perennial media targets (Michael Jackson, Anna Nicole Smith, and, well, George W.) in a riotous musical send-up that is updated with new songs every week.

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.

For more information, please visit http://www.newsicalthemusical.com/ .

 

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