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NEWSical The Musical 2011

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

NEWSical The Musical - 2011 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Kirk Theatre
410-412 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036

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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NEWSICAL THE MUSICAL To End Off-Broadway Run June 17
by Julie Musbach - May 23, 2019


The 5th longest running musical in Off-Broadway history, NEWSical The Musical, the 2011 winner of the Off-Broadway Alliance Award for Best Musical,  will be ending its historic run on June 17th. 

Video: NEWSICAL's Christine Pedi Answers 73 Questions as Liza Minnelli
by A.A. Cristi - February 6, 2018


With Christine Pedi's return engagement in NEWSical The Musical, Vogue Magazine's long running interview series '73 Questions With…' gets the NEWSical treatment with '73 Questions with Liza Minnelli' starring Pedi as the legendary performer.  

Christine Pedi Returns To NEWSICAL The Musical
by A.A. Cristi - January 19, 2018


Now in its 8th smash year, NEWSical The Musical, the 2011 winner of the Off-Broadway Alliance Award for Best Musical, is excited to welcome original cast member Christine Pedi back to the production. NEWSical is New York's ever-evolving musical mockery of all the news that's fit to spoof. Tackling stories ranging from the lowest depths of reality television to the highest office in the land nothing and no one in the news is safe! With Pedi's spot on impressions audiences can expect to see her take on Oprah's Presidential run as well as current White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders. The current company features Scott Foster (Broadway's Brooklyn) Susan Mosher (Hairspray) and Michael West (When Pigs Fly).

NYC Mayor Declares May 23rd 'NEWSical The Musical Day' in Honor of Milestone
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2017


On May 23rd, 2017 NEWSical The Musical, the 14th longest running Off-Broadway show and 4th longest running musical revue in history, will be celebrating its 2500th performance at Theatre Row.

VIDEO: BROADWAY & THE BARD'S Len Cariou and NEWSICAL's Christine Pedi Brush Up Their Shakespeare
by Michael Dale - February 10, 2016


The Broadway legend and the legend-mimicking star duet a little Cole Porter.

NEWSical The Musical Celebrates 2,000th Performance Tonight at Theatre Row
by BWW News Desk - November 2, 2015


NEWSical The Musical, the 2011 winner of the Off-Broadway Alliance Award, is excited to celebrate its 2,000th performance tonight, November 2nd, at Theatre Row.

BWW Review: Extra! Extra! NEWSIES Tour Makes Headlines at Providence Performing Arts Center
by Veronica Bruscini - October 21, 2015


The stage production of NEWSIES, now playing a limited run at the Providence Performing Arts Center, features the same stirring and beloved songs that captured the hearts of moviegoers, as well as newly choreographed, high-octane dance numbers that dazzle with gravity-defying leaps and spins.

STAGE TUBE: Cast of Off-Broadway's NEWSICAL THE MUSICAL is Ready for Hillary!
by Tyler Peterson - May 1, 2015


NEWSical The Musical producer Tom D'Angora, who was very active in Hillary Clinton's 2008 campaign, is back on the campaign trail - this time with a little support from the cast of NEWsical! In a new youtube video the cast of NEWSical, with their celebrity impressions, help D'Angora with his fundraising efforts. The video features Christine Pedi (Chicago, Sirius Radio Broadway host), Michael West (When Pigs Fly), Taylor Crousore (Forbidden Broadway), and Meg Lanzarone. Check it out below!

Sheri Sanders to Join the Cast of NEWSical The Musical Later This Month
by BWW News Desk - November 3, 2014


NEWSical The Musical is proud to welcome Sheri Sanders to its core company on Monday, November 17th.

Photo Coverage: Real Housewife Kandi Burruss Celebrates Opening Night in NEWSICAL
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - January 14, 2014


Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter and reality television star Kandi Burruss just joined the cast of off Broadway's smash comedy NEWSical The Musical for two weeks. NEWSical The Musical is the forever changing, completely un-sanitized musical mockery of all the news that's fit to spoof. From Honey Boo Boo to selfies, Pope Francis to Miley Cyrus, marriage equality to Obamacare, NEWSical The Musical sets all of today's biggest pop culture headlines to song. NEWSical The Musical plays daily (except Wednesdays) at Theatre Row on 42nd Street. Kandi Burruss' final performance will be Sunday, January 26th. BroadwayWorld was there for Kandi's big opening night and you can check out photos from the evening below!

Photo Coverage: La Toya Jackson Joins Cast of NEWSICAL!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - September 4, 2013


Just last night, La Toya Jackson joined the cast of off Broadway's smash comedy, NEWSical The Musical for one week only. NEWSical The Musical is the forever changing, completely un-sanitized musical mockery of all the news that's fit to spoof. From Honey Boo Boo to Paula Deen, Andrew Weiner to A-Rod, marriage equality to Kim and Kanye's baby North West, NEWSical The Musical sets all of today's biggest pop culture headlines to song. NEWSical The Musical plays daily (except Thursdays) at Theatre Row on 42nd Street. BroadwayWorld was there for her opening night and you can check out photo coverage below!

Jackee Joins Cast of NEWSICAL, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2013


Emmy-winning television star Jackee joins the cast of off Broadway's NEWSical The Musical for one-week only ? tonight, August 23rd through Tuesday, August 27th.

NEWSICAL Announces the Addition of Susan Mosher and Carly Sakolove to the Cast
by Kelsey Denette - April 9, 2013


Susan Mosher and Carly Sakolove join the cast of the off-Broadway musical revue, NEWSical the Musical, beginning April 15th. Ms. Sakolove steps into NEWSical the Musical as a swing while Ms. Mosher, who starred in Hairspray on Broadway, replaces Christine Pedi who is stepping out for ten weeks to join Broadway's Chicago.

STAGE TUBE: NEWISCAL's Christine Pedi Casts LES MIS!
by Kelsey Denette - February 23, 2013


NEWSical The Musical star Christine Pedi recently re-imagined the cast of LES MISERABLES, giving a 'performance preview' utilizing her trademark impersonations. View the video below!

TV: On The Scene with Carson Kressley at His NEWSICAL Opening Night!
by Randy Rainbow - February 14, 2013


Emmy-winning television star Carson Kressley joined the cast of off Broadway's NEWSical The Musical on February 11. NEWSical The Musical is the forever changing, completely un-sanitized musical mockery of all the news that's fit to spoof. From the looming fiscal cliff crisis to the pope opening a Twitter account to Honey Boo Boo, NEWSicalThe Musical sets all of today's biggest pop culture headlines to song. Kressley is the latest star to grace the NEWSical The Musical stage. BroadwayWorld's very own Randy Rainbow was there for the festivities and you can check out interviews with the guests and Kressley himself below!

Photo Coverage: Carson Kressley Joins Cast of NEWSICAL!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - February 12, 2013


Emmy-winning television star Carson Kressley joinED the cast of off Broadway's NEWSical The Musical last night, February 11. NEWSical The Musical is the forever changing, completely un-sanitized musical mockery of all the news that's fit to spoof. From the looming fiscal cliff crisis to the pope opening a Twitter account to Honey Boo Boo, NEWSicalThe Musical sets all of today's biggest pop culture headlines to song. Kressley is the latest star to grace the NEWSical The Musical stage. BroadwayWorld was there for his opening night and you can check out photos from the theatre arrivals below!

Christina Bianco to Return to NEWSICAL, 1/29; Carson Kressley Joins as Guest Star
by Kelsey Denette - January 28, 2013


Original NEWSical cast member Christina Bianco returns to Off-Broadway's smash hit NEWSical The Musical on January 29th one week prior to Carson Kressley's premiere. Bianco replaces Hairspray vet Susan Mosher who is leaving the production to star in Gordon Greenberg's The Single Girls Guide at Capital Repertory. Bianco was seen in NEWSical for three years spoofing everyone and everything from Sarah Palin's political ambitions, to Kim Kardashian's short-lived first marriage, to Lady Gaga's fight for equality, to Christina Aguilera's memorable National Anthem mishap. With Bianco's return to NEWSical so will the fan-favorite sketch involving Celine Dion's take on "The Hokey Pokey".

Carson Kressley to Join Cast of NEWSICAL, 2/6
by Nicole Rosky - January 10, 2013


Emmy-winning television star Carson Kressley 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 the looming fiscal cliff crisis to the pope opening a Twitter account to Honey Boo Boo, NEWSicalThe Musical sets all of today's biggest pop culture headlines to song. Kressley is the latest star to grace the NEWSical The Musical stage. Previously, celebrity gossip guru Perez Hilton joined the show for a limited run, followed by Broadway's original Annie, Andrea McArdle and most recently, Saturday Night Live's Cheri Oteri. Carson Kressley will appear in NEWSical The Musical from February 6th - March 3rd.

Cheri Oteri Extends NEWSICAL Run Through 1/13
by Nicole Rosky - December 21, 2012


After exceeding box office expectations, former Saturday Night Live funny-girl Cheri Oteri has announced she will extend her four-week run in off Broadway's NEWSical The Musical for two additional weeks. Ms Oteri's last scheduled performance was originally scheduled for December 30th; due to popular demand, she will now continue through January 13th.

STAGE TUBE: NEWSical's Christine Pedi Channels Liza Minnelli in 'Even More Sh*t Liza Minnelli Says'
by Kelsey Denette - December 13, 2012


As a sequel to her first viral Liza Minnelli video, NEWSical The Musical star Christine Pedi recently released 'Even More Sh*t Liza Minnelli Says.' View it below!

TV Exclusive: Randy Rainbow On the Scene with Cheri Oteri at Her NEWSICAL Opening!
by Randy Rainbow - December 12, 2012


Former Saturday Night Live funny-girl Cheri Oteri celebrated her opening night in Off-Broadway's NEWSical The Musical on Dec 9th where she is appearing with in the award-winning musical through the end of the month. BroadwayWorld's Randy Rainbow was on the scene at her big opening and you can check out interviews with Oteri and her guests below!

Photo Flash: Cheri Oteri's Opening Night in NEWSical!
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2012


Former Saturday Night Live funny-girl Cheri Oteri celebrated her opening night in Off-Broadway's NEWSical The Musical last night, Dec 9th where she is appearing with in the award-winning musical through the end of the month. Check out photos from opening night below!

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.

NEWSical The Musical History

Other Productions of NEWSical The Musical

2004   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
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2005   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
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2011   Off-Broadway Return Engagement [Off-Broadway]
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2023   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Return Production
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NEWSical The Musical - 2011 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revue 0
2011 Best New Musical 0
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Rick Crom
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revue NEWSical The Musical

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