NEWSical the Musical, with Pedi, Opens Off-Broadway Dec. 9

By Andrew Gans
09 Dec 2009

Christine Pedi
Christine Pedi
Photo by Aubrey Reuben

NEWSical the Musical, which played 215 performances Off-Broadway in 2004, officially opens at the 47th Street Theatre Dec. 9.

The Drama Desk-nominated musical, penned by composer-lyricist Rick Crom, began previews at the Off-Broadway venue Nov. 24.

Drama Desk nominee and Forbidden Broadway alum Christine Pedi stars. She is joined onstage by Christina Bianco, Michael West, Rory O'Malley, Amy Griffin and Tommy Walker.

The production is directed by Mark Waldrop. The creative team also includes Ed Goldschneider (music director), Matthew Gordon (lighting designer), Jason Courson (set designer), David Kally (costume designer) and Scott Delacruz (stage manager).

NEWSical the Musical, press notes state, "is an ever-evolving mockery of all the news that is fit to spoof!"

Producers are Tom D'Angora, Fred M. Caruso and Elyse Pasquale.

On Broadway Christine Pedi has been seen in Talk Radio and in the Martin Short revival of Little Me. She has performed in more than a dozen companies of Forbidden Broadway and earned Drama Desk and Ovation Award nominations for her work in Forbidden Hollywood. She was also seen Off-Broadway in A Broadway Diva Christmas.

The 47th Street Theatre is located at 304 West 47th Street, off of Eighth Avenue. Tickets are $70 and can be purchased through TicketCentral.com or by calling (212) 279-4200. For more information visit www.NewsicalTheMusical.net.