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Rick Crom has been part of the New York entertainment community for many years as a songwriter and a performer. He is the composer/ lyricist for several off-Broadway and cabaret revues: OH FINE, RSVP, THE SUBJECT WAS NEUROSIS, ABSOLUTELY RUDE, OUR LIFE AND TIMES ,WHAT IN THE WORLD, and NEWSical which ran at Studio 54 in New York and travels the country. He garnered Drama Desk nominations for best lyrics and best revue for his work on Newsical.
His topical material is featured at the CRYSTAL PALACE Theater in Aspen Colorado and LAFFING MATTERZ in Ft. Lauderdale Florida . Recently the Crystal Palace honored him by releasing a recording of his material; "WHO WRITES THIS STUFF? The songs of Rick Crom ". He has written the scores to several book shows and is currently working on a musical with Hunter Foster (Summer of 42) entitled, "Bonnie and Clyde : a Folktale"

He came to New York in 1979 as part of the Chicago City Limits Improv Company and began working as a comedian nationwide. As a stand up comic he's appeared on "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, Caroline's Comedy Hour, MTV Comedy Half-hour, ShowTime and Comedy Central. He performs regularly at the Comedy Cellar, Carolilnes on Broadway, and the Broadway Comedy Club in Manhattan .

As an actor he's appeared on Broadway in the musicals, "Urinetown", "The Goodbye Girl", and "Footloose",. Off Broadway in "Merrily We Roll Along", Das Barbecue, Encore's "Fiorello", "L'il Abner", and Carnegie Halls, "Louisiana Purchase" Television: "ED" "The Chris Rock Show" "Chappelle's Show" Film: "Bad Dog" and "Caesar Salad".

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Rick Crom STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway World Premiere Musical, 2022
Dr. Riley

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2007
Ensemble

[New York]
New York Musical Theatre Festival Production, 2006
Rich

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2001
Tiny Tom / Dr. Billeaux

Senator Fipp (Understudy)

Mr. McQueen (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2001
Tiny Tom/Dr. Billeaux

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Wes Warnicker (Understudy)

Saloon Keeper (Understudy)

Coach Dunbar (Understudy)

Cop (Understudy)

Country Fiddler (Understudy)

Reverend Shaw Moore (Understudy)

Principal Clark (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1998
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
New York Concert, 1996
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
York Theatre Company Production, 1994
Spencer

Terry

Terry/Spencer

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1994
Political Hack

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Ricky Simpson Announcer

Audience at Richard III

Second Man at Theatre

TV Stage Manager

Mark (Understudy)

Elliot (Understudy)

Ricky Simpson (Understudy)

Writing

Composer
Lyricist
Bookwriter
Composer
Lyricist
Composer/Lyricist

Rick Crom Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Lyrics

Rick Crom, Newsical

Rick Crom News


Watch: Sarah Silverman Says THE BEDWETTER Will 'Eventually Move to Broadway'


Sarah Silverman said on her podcast that her musical, The Bedwetter, will eventually move to Broadway.

NEWSICAL THE MUSICAL to Return Off-Broadway in March


NEWSical will return Off-Broadway with previews beginning March 19th at the newly renovated AMT Theater located in Hell’s Kitchen.

Legendary Off-Broadway Musical Comedy NEWSICAL THE MUSICAL Comes To Sioux Falls


The Orpheum Theater Center presents four performances of NEWSical the Musical January 20–22, 2023.

Photos: NEWSICAL and A MUSICAL ABOUT STAR WARS Open in Las Vegas


Check out photos from opening night of two of Off-Broadway’s biggest hits, the award-winning NEWSical The Musical and the fan-favorite, A Musical About Star Wars, which both opened this week at The V Theater, located at The Miracle Mile Shops inside Planet Hollywood.

NEWSICAL THE MUSICAL And A MUSICAL ABOUT STAR WARS Open In Las Vegas, December 4


The Las Vegas strip can expect a whole lot of laughs this holiday season courtesy of two of Off-Broadway's biggest hits.  Tom D'Angora and Michael D'Angora are thrilled to be opening both the Off-Broadway Alliance Award winning NEWSical The Musical and the fan-favorite A Musical About Star Wars at The V Theatre, located at The Miracle Mile Shops in Planet Hollywood on December 4th.

NEWSICAL THE MUSICAL Begins Performances at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas


The Las Vegas strip can expect a whole lot of laughs this fall, courtesy of one of biggest hits in Off-Broadway history. NEWSical The Musical is coming to The V Theatre, located at The Miracle Mile Shops in Planet Hollywood. 

NEWSICAL THE MUSICAL & A MUSICAL ABOUT STAR WARS to Open in Las Vegas


The Las Vegas strip can expect a whole lot of laughs this fall courtesy of two of Off-Broadway’s biggest hits.  NEWSical The Musical and the fan-favorite A Musical About Star Wars are both coming to The V Theatre, located at The Miracle Mile Shops in Planet Hollywood, beginning in November. 

Jessica Vosk & Elizabeth Ward Land to Join THE BEDWETTER, Now Extended at Atlantic Theater Company


Atlantic Theater Company has announced the world premiere production of The Bedwetter has been extended to Sunday, July 10 - along with a couple of cast changes.

Review Roundup: Sarah Silverman's THE BEDWETTER Opens At Atlantic Theater Company


The Atlantic Theater Company presents the world premiere production of The Bedwetter, a new musical with a book by Drama Desk Award winner Joshua Harmon and Emmy Award winner Sarah Silverman. Read the reviews!

Photos: First Look at Bebe Neuwirth, Caissie Levy, Ashley Blanchet & More in the World Premiere of THE BEDWETTER


The Atlantic Theater Company opened the world premiere production of The Bedwetter, a new musical with a book by Drama Desk Award winner Joshua Harmon and Emmy Award winner Sarah Silverman, on Monday, May 23.

Photos: Atlantic Theater Company Celebrates THE BEDWETTER


The Atlantic Theater Company opened the world premiere production of The Bedwetter, a new musical with a book by Drama Desk Award winner Joshua Harmon and Emmy Award winner Sarah Silverman and we were on the red carpet to capture the night!

VIDEO: Sarah Silverman Discusses Why THE BEDWETTER Is an 'R-Rated ANNIE' on THE VIEW


Sarah Silverman sat down on The View this morning to discuss the new musical adaption of her 2011 memoir, The Bedwetter. Silverman discussed how the musical came to be, how the story approaches the concept of mental health with children, and why it's like an R-rated version of Annie.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of NEWSICAL in Las Vegas


The 5th longest-running musical in Off-Broadway history and 2011 winner of the Off-Broadway Alliance Award for Best Musical, NEWSical The Musical, opened at the Majestic Repertory Theatre for a limited three-week engagement.

NEWSICAL Opens In Vegas On April Fools Day


The 5th longest-running musical in Off-Broadway history and 2011 winner of the Off-Broadway Alliance Award for Best Musical, NEWSical The Musical, begins performances tonight at the Majestic Repertory Theatre for a limited three-week engagement.

The Atlantic Theatre Company to Stage World Premiere of THE BEDWETTER


The Atlantic Theater Company is set to stage the world premiere production of The Bedwetter, a new musical with a book by Drama Desk Award winner Joshua Harmon and Emmy Award winner Sarah Silverman. The show features lyrics by Emmy Award winner Adam Schlesinger and Sarah Silverman, music by Adam Schlesinger, choreography by Byron Easley, and direction by Lucille Lortel Award winner Anne Kauffman.

Photos: See Ashley Blanchet, Bebe Neuwirth & More in THE BEDWETTER Rehearsals


Based on the bestselling memoir of the same name, The Bedwetter will begin performances on Saturday, April 30th and will open Monday, May 23rd for a limited engagement through Sunday, June 19th, 2022 Off-Broadway at the Linda Gross Theater (336 West 20th Street).

Bebe Neuwirth, Caissie Levy, Ashley Blanchet & More to Star in THE BEDWETTER


Atlantic Theater Company has announced casting for the world premiere production of The Bedwetter, a new musical with a book by Drama Desk Award winner Joshua Harmon and Emmy Award winner Sarah Silverman, lyrics by Emmy Award winner Adam Schlesinger and Sarah Silverman.

NEWSical The Musical Comes to Majestic Repertory Theatre in April


The 5th longest-running musical in Off-Broadway history and 2011 winner of the Off-Broadway Alliance Award for Best Musical, NEWSical The Musical, is coming to Majestic Repertory Theatre for a limited three-week engagement beginning April 1.

BWW Feature: Cabaret Community Joins In Sorrow to Mourn Rick Jensen


Four decades of Rick Jensen were not enough for anyone but, sadly, they were all the club community would get.

Rick Crom FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Rick Crom next theatre project?

Rick Crom's next show will be The Bedwetter which opens on 6/19/2022 on Off-Broadway.

How many Broadway shows has Rick Crom been in?

Rick Crom has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Rick Crom been in?

Rick Crom has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Rick Crom been nominated for?

Rick Crom has been nominated for Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for Newsical.

How many shows has Rick Crom written?

Rick Crom has written 3 shows including Space Trek (Composer), Newsical (Bookwriter), White Noise (Composer/Lyricist).

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