Acme Theatre Ends Run of ROCK 'N' RIDICULE, 4/25
Direct from Washington DC, the political cabaret that rocks: ROCK 'N RIDICULE, will end its run on April 25th! The Acme Comedy Theatre hosts a talented cast and rock band take aim at everything from the ridiculous to the sublime.
This comedic coup takes a bi-partisan blast at presidents and politicians from Obama and W to Sarah Palin and for some local flavor, Governor Schwarzenegger, all taking it on the chin in this equal opportunity musical comedy. Whether you're a blue dog Democrat, Tea Party Republican, die-hard Independent or apathetic non-voter, you'll snap your fingers, stomp your feet, and laugh out loud as the band jams and the lively and talented musical cast sticks it to pundits and politicians of all persuasions.
The cast:
Derek Reid ("Top Story", The Groundlings) as Barack Obama
Chris Smith ("All My Children," "Dirty Sexy Money") as Rahm Emanuel
Natascha Corrigan ("American Dreamz") as Sarah Palin
Louie Sadd (Bush impersonator extraordinaire) as George W. Bush
Featuring Courtney DeCoskey, Bryan Chadima, Corinne DeVries, Robb Wolford, and Mike Baron
The band:
Gene Black, guitarist (Joe Cocker's touring band, co-author, Rod Stewart's "Love Touch", Heart's "Never")
Chuck Wright, bassist (Quiet Riot, Alice Cooper, Ted Nugent)
Skip Edwards, keyboardist (Dwight Yoakam, Bonnie Raitt, Johnny Rivers)
Jerry Sommers, drummer (Beatlemania show, "Get Back," The Monkees)
Directed by Robert Otey
Original Music by Howard Bennett, Gene Black, Chuck Wright, Skip Edwards, Jerry Sommers
Book & Lyrics by Nicholas Zill with additional material by Karen Zill, Derek Reid, Louie Sadd, Natascha Corrigan and Robert Otey
Musical Direction by Bryan Chadima and Corinne DeVries
135 N. La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
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