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Red Star Studio Prod Presents: Yo Joe! A Real American Hip-Hop Musical

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Red Star Studio Productions presents Yo Joe! - A Real American Hip-Hop Musical, a parody of the beloved, patriotic cartoon/toy franchise.

The TV series was known for its end-of-episode Public Service Announcements, teaching safety lessons to viewers. Now the cast of this show appears in new parody P.S.A.'s, available to be freely viewed (and embedded) on the web:

New Yo Joe! PSA, "Compromise": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaRESr07nJ8
New Yo Joe! PSA, "Stealing": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mw7SYRlLyJo&feature=related

Fans have long wished the original cartoons were this much fun. This is a completely new hip-hop musical in two acts. The book, music and lyrics were written by Jay Gish, whose musical score for the midwest debut of Cartoon was deemed "lovely" by The Chicago Reader and "catchy" by Gapersblock.com. The show is directed by David Flora.

Cast: Alima Belconis, Barry Irving, Bob Pantalone, C.J. Tuor, David Stecco, Caleb George, Megan Captaine, Rob Lynch, Ross Compton, Tamara Todres, Tim Boyde, Caudia Henao, Jason Weinberg, Shee Ashbrook

Opening: September 9 - October 15
Days & Times: Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm
Preview: Wednesday, Sept. 7
Location: 1422 W. Irving Park Rd. - the Chemically Imbalanced Theater
Tickets: $15
Call for reservations: (800) 838-3006
Go to www.brownpapertickets.com or email us at yojoeshow@gmail.com
Web: www.yojoemusical.com

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