Theater for the New City presents this world premiere musical, written as an exploration and celebration of the lives and careers of TV journalists. More…
'America's Favorite Newscaster' tells the story of a young, fearlessly insightful TV journalist, who struggles to maintain his famous calm while dealing with the challenges of today’s news cycle.
See it if U like current events relating to politics & media news in the form of a light hearted musical with good writing, acting,music.& staging.
Don't see it if U are a hard nose Republican or Trump supporter. Regardless of political leanings, this is a polished good musical comedy that entertains.
Also I find this show excellent & enjoyed it. It's core story about a since... Read more Read less
See it if Meet John Aetta before the show, he wrote it, very nice person. I thought the show was okay, needs some tweaking but has a lot of potential.
Don't see it if It is not for everyone, can be corny at some points as well as slow. At that theater complex , I liked the cloths make the man 2.
See it if you are a fan of sketch musical comedy & would like to see the current impasse between the president & the press lampooned in song & dance.
Don't see it if you like your musicals to plumb the human condition: this one remains pretty firmly on the surface of the day's events.
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See it if You want a rom- com w/ light political content performed in a revue style. You want to hear talented singers & a great Trump impersonator.
Don't see it if You're expecting a blistering, political satire. You don't like the revue format. You want a big, splashy production.
See it if If you plays about Politics and enjoy an evening of theatre in the East Village. The cast is fun and funny,
Don't see it if You a expect a full musical. This is more a play with music. Don't expect big Broadway sets, costumes etc.
See it if you enjoy satirizing Trump and seeing the focus on how covering him as a newscaster affects many lives. Some clever lyrics and funny scenes
Don't see it if you want big production values. This play is a small and intimate look at the consequences of such a childish, impulsive president for us.