Hilton is playing a four-week engagement.
With Hilton’s arrival, composer-lyricist Crom, according to press notes, has added "new satirical spoofs to the show including a Chick-fil-A number and a song about the phenomenon of Perez Hilton that will be performed by the man himself."
"Dreams do come true, if you believe. And I BELIEVE, big time!," said Hilton in a previous statement on his official website. "I am beyond thrilled, nervous and zen about making my New York theater debut. It's gonna be a wild ride in a show that guarantees to put smiles on people's faces. It will be no holds barred! Pure unadulterated fun! I expect to have the time of my life and look forward to hugging happy theatergoers after each show!"
Read the the Playbill Leading Men interview with Hilton.
The cast currently features Leslie Kritzer, Christine Pedi, Christina Bianco, Michael West, Tommy Walker, Amy Griffin and Ryan Knowles.
Rounding out the creative team are Ed Goldschneider (music director), Jason Courson (set designer), Josh Starr (lighting designer) and Scott Delacruz (stage manager).
Newsical the Musical is produced by Tom D'Angora.
NEWSical the Musical plays at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street). Tickets are $85 - $110 and can be purchased through Telecharge.com or by calling (212) 279-4200 or (800) 432-7250. For performance schedule and more information, visit NEWSicalthemusical.com.
