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NEWSical The Musical 2011 - Articles Page 2

Run Time:
One hour and 30 minutes
Ages: 13+
Opened: January 9, 2011
Closing: June 17, 2019

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NYC'S HILARIOUS, EVER-EVOLVING, SKETCH COMEDY MUSICAL OF ALL THE NEWS THAT'S FIT TO SPOOF!

No one in the news is safe! The Drama Desk nominated musical revue NEWSical is back lampooning current events, newsmakers, celebrities, and politicians. With songs and material being updated on a regular basis, composer-lyricist (Drama Desk Nominee) Rick Crom's topical musical comedy is an ever-evolving mockery of all the news that is fit to spoof!

From Miley and Honey Boo Boo to Obamacare and the "Shut-Down" no one in the news is safe!

NEWSical the Musical, now in its 4th smash year, is 80 minutes of uproarious songs and sketches the parodies all today's biggest headlines- from politics to pop culture from celebrities to social trends- everyone can have a good laugh at NEWSical the Musical! Think "Saturday Night Live" meets "Laugh-In" meets "The Nightly News" meets BROADWAY!

And, with NEWSical's ever-changing format you never know who might pop in for a number or two! Previous celebrity guest stars have included Perez Hilton, La Toya Jackson, Carson Kressley, Cheri Oteri, Andrea McArdle, and Jackee! Check back on our website for information on upcoming celebrity guest appearances!


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SNL's Cheri Oteri Opens in NEWSical THE MUSICAL Tonight, December 9
by BWW News Desk - December 9, 2012


Former Saturday Night Live funny-girl Cheri Oteri will celebrate her opening night in Off-Broadway's NEWSical The Musical tonight, Dec 9th where she will appearing with in award winning musical through the end of the month.

STAGE TUBE: NEWSICAL Cast Dresses as 'Annie' for Andrea McArdle's Final Performance
by Nicole Rosky - December 3, 2012


Tony nominee and Broadway's original Annie, Andrea McArdle, joined the cast of NEWSical The Musical- the ever-evolving musical of all the news that's fit to spoof. Last night was McArdle's final performance, and the cast treated her with a surprise appearance in 'Annie' costumes. Check it out below!

TV Exclusive: Randy Rainbow On the Scene with Andrea McArdle at Her NEWSICAL Opening!
by Nicole Rosky - November 24, 2012


On Monday night, Tony nominee and Broadway's original Annie, Andrea McArdle, joined the cast of NEWSical The Musical. The ever-evolving musical of all the news that's fit to spoof welcomed celebrity gossip guru Perez Hilton last month as the show's inaugural guest star. Ms McArdle joins the cast through December 2nd. BroadwayWorld's Randy Rainbow was on the scene to chat with Andrea, Perez Hilton, and the other opening night guests and you can check out what they had to say below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Andrea McArdle in NEWSICAL!
by Nicole Rosky - November 20, 2012


Just last night, Tony nominee and Broadway's original Annie, Andrea McArdle, joined the cast of NEWSical The Musical. The ever-evolving musical of all the news that's fit to spoof welcomed celebrity gossip guru Perez Hilton last month as the show's inaugural guest star. Ms McArdle joins the cast through December 2nd.

SNL Vet Cheri Oteri Joins Cast of NEWSICAL in December!
by Nicole Rosky - November 7, 2012


Former Saturday Night Live funny-girl Cheri Oteri joins the cast of off Broadway's NEWSical The Musical for four weeks only. NEWSical the Musical is the forever changing, completely un-sanitized musical mockery of all the news that's fit to spoof. From Bloomberg's sign language interpreter to Honey Boo Boo Child to the aftermath of the 2012 Presidential Election, NEWSicalthe Musical sets all of today's biggest pop culture headlines to song. Earlier this fall, celebrity gossip guru Perez Hilton joined the show for a limited run, followed by Broadway's original Annie, Andrea McArdle. Comedian Cheri Oteri is the next guest star to take the raucous stage. She'll appear in NEWSical The Musical from December3rd through December 30th.

Andrea McArdle Joins NEWSICAL, THE MUSICAL Beginning November 14
by Kelsey Denette - November 2, 2012


Tony nominee and Broadway's original Annie, Andrea McArdle, will be NEWSical The Musical's next special guest star. The ever-evolving musical of all the news that's fit to spoof welcomed celebrity gossip guru Perez Hilton last month as the show's inaugural guest star. Ms McArdle joins the cast from November 14th through December 2nd.

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Oct 6 - Perez Hilton's Last NEWSical Shot, ANYTHING GOES' First Tour Pic and More!
by BWW News Desk - October 6, 2012


It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up! Today's photos feature EVITA's Max von Essen in his most dedicated Obama swag yet, Perez Hilton's last NEWSical SIP, an inaugural intermission pic from the Anything Goes national tour, plus photos from NEWSIES, CHAPLIN, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, MAMMA MIA!, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, KINKY BOOTS, MARY POPPINS, BRING IT ON, ROCK OF AGES, JERSEY BOYS, THE BOOK OF MORMON, TICK TICK BOOM in London, Off-Broadway's THE OTHER JOSH COHEN, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES and more!

Susan Mosher and Emily McNamara Join the Cast of NEWSICAL in October
by Nicole Rosky - October 4, 2012


Susan Mosher and Emily McNamara join the cast of the uproarious off-Broadway musical revue, NEWSical the Musical, beginning October 15th. Susan Mosher, who starred in Hairspray on Broadway, will replace Leslie Kritzer. Nightlife sensation Emily McNamara steps in for a limited run, filling in for Christine Pedi until October 26th.

Perez Hilton Sings 'A Perez Hilton Christmas' for Broadway's CAROLS FOR A CURE
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2012


Celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton added his voice to the 2012 Broadway's Carols for a Cure, Volume 14, singing an original song called 'A Perez Hilton Christmas,' with music by Lynn Pinto & Jason Michael Webb, and lyrics by George Howe & Frances Limoncelli. Perez Hilton is making his New York stage debut in the comical off-Broadway revue "NEWSical the Musical."

TV: Perez Hilton Makes Off-Broadway Debut in NEWSICAL- Chatting with Perez, Carson Kressley, Leslie Kritzer and More!
by Nicole Rosky - September 18, 2012


Last night, gossip columnist Perez Hilton officially joined the cast of the off-Broadway musical revue, NEWSical the Musical, for a four-week run. BroadwayWorld.com's Richie Ridge was there to chat with Perez and all of the opening night guests, and you can check out what they had to say below!

BWW Exclusive First Look: Uber-Fit Perez Hilton as Saucy Prince Harry in NEWSICAL THE MUSICAL!
by Kelsey Denette - September 12, 2012


Gossip columnist Perez Hilton has joined the cast of the off-Broadway musical revue, NEWSical the Musical, for a four-week run that began Saturday, September 8th. Get an exclusive first look at Perez as 'Prince Harry' - who's currently making headlines for partying nude in Las Vegas - below!

Perez Hilton and Leslie Kritzer Join Cast of NEWSICAL Today, September 8
by BWW News Desk - September 8, 2012


Broadway's Leslie Kritzer joins the cast of Rick Crom's Off-Broadway musical revue NEWSical the Musical beginning Sept. 8. Internet gossip columnist Perez Hilton was announced last week as joining the cast of the long-running show.

Leslie Kritzer to Join Cast of NEWSICAL September 8
by Nicole Rosky - August 21, 2012


Broadway's Leslie Kritzer joins the cast of Rick Crom's Off-Broadway musical revue NEWSical the Musical beginning Sept. 8. Internet gossip columnist Perez Hilton was announced last week as joining the cast of the long-running show.

Perez Hilton to Join NEWSICAL in September
by Kelsey Denette - August 17, 2012


Gossip columnist Perez Hilton joins the cast of the off-Broadway musical revue, NEWSical the Musical, for four weeks only beginning Saturday, September 8th.

NEWSical Welcomes Tommy Walker to Principal Cast, 4/6
by Kelsey Denette - April 5, 2012


NEWSical the Musical: End of the World Edition, the ever-evolving, completely unsanitized musical mockery of all the news that's fit to spoof, will welcome Tommy Walker to the principal cast on April 6, 2012. Walker has been a swing in NEWSical since 2009. He replaces John Walton West, who played his final performance on April 4.

NEWSICAL THE MUSICAL: END OF THE WORLD EDITION Begins Performances 2/1
by Kelsey Denette - January 8, 2012


NEWSical the Musical, the Off Broadway Alliance Award-Winning Best New Musical of 2011, will open its latest brand new, ever-evolving, completely unsanitized mockery of the year's biggest headlines, NEWSical the Musical: End of the World Edition, on February 1 at Theatre Row on West 42nd Street.

NEWSICAL THE MUSICAL: FULL SPIN AHEAD Turns Two 12/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 13, 2011


NEWSical the Musical: Full Spin Ahead, named Best New Musical at the 2011 Off Broadway Alliance Awards, will celebrate its one year anniversary on Tuesday, December 13, 2011.

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NEWSical The Musical - 2011 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revue 0
2011 Best New Musical 0
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Rick Crom
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