"THE QUESTION W REVUE" AT THE DUPLEX IN JULY & AUGUST

OPENING PERFORMANCE TO BENEFIT "MILITARY FAMILIES SPEAK OUT"

THE QUESTION W REVUE, an evening of political cabaret, will begin performances at NYC's legendary THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/ ) on July 12th with a special benefit performance for Military Families Speak Out (http://www.mfso.org/ ), a support organization for military personnel and their families. The will take satirical shots at the Bush administration and the failings of the 'liberal' media, the wrongs of the religious right and many other targets with a fast-paced set of original songs, political parodies, sketches and rants. Opening Performance (benefit for Military Families Speak Out), will be on Monday, July 12th at 9:30 pm. Additional announced performance dates are Tuesdays, July 13th & 20th and Wednesday, July 21st at 7:00 pm; Tuesdays, August 17th & 24th and Wednesdays, August 18th & 25th, all at 9:30 pm. There is a $20 cover charge and a 2-drink minimum.

THE QUESTION W REVUE features an extraordinary ensemble of singing actors (Joan Crowe, Rob Langeder, Sue Matsuki and Miles Phillips) with extensive and acclaimed resumes in theater, cabaret, concerts and recordings. Musical direction and arrangements are by John Bowen. The production is directed by Jay Rogers. Original songs were written by Brooks Cowan (Music) and Jeff Matson (Lyrics). Original song parodies and sketches were written by Mr. Matson with additional special material from internet authors "The Plaid Adder" and "Bob Boudelang."

Musical highlights of the production include a stirring opening number ("The Question W Song"); a tribute to our unique Attorney General ("John!"); a review of the Bush family tree ("The Spawn of Barbara"); a searing indictment of the Iraq war ("A Mother's Lament"); and a frank assessment of the mood of post-9/11 America ("The Fear Goes On") among many others.

For more information, see http://www.questionW.com/ .

 

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