Perez Hilton Saves the Universe (or at least the greater Los Angeles area): the Musical!
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Perez Hilton Saves the Universe (or at least the greater Los Angeles area): the Musical! is an original musical
with book by Randy Blair
and Timothy Michael Drucker, lyrics by Randy Blair
, and music by Zachary Redler. The show, according to press materials, "follows a normal day in the life of celebrity gossip blogger, Perez Hilton
. Well, were it not for the evil plans of Islamic terrorists. And Kathy Griffin
. Throughout the course of the evening, Perez must deal with the demons of love, ego, and celebrity, all whilst saving LA from imminent nuclear disaster. With a pop-infused score and dozens of celebrity impersonations, "Perez Hilton... the Musical!" reveals the inner workings of a society obsessed with itself. Oh, and it's kinda funny."
"Perez..." premiered to much advanced buzz at the 2008 New York International Fringe Festival
in New York City, with direction and choreography by Connor Gallagher. The sold-out musical was then moved to the Barrow Street Theatre and extended as part of the Fringe Encores series, which features the most popular of the Fringe's yearly offerings.
The production was awarded Outstanding Musical of the 2008 Fringe season.
Replacements:
Musical theatre
Musical theatre is a form of theatre combining songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance. The emotional content of the piece – humor, pathos, love, anger – as well as the story itself, is communicated through the words, music, movement and technical aspects of the entertainment as an...
with book by Randy Blair
Randy Blair
Randy Blair is an American musical theatre actor, writer, and performance artist.His first full length production, Perez Hilton Saves the Universe : the Musical!, was awarded Outstanding Musical at the 2008 New York International Fringe Festival, as well as a Talkin' Broadway citation for Best...
and Timothy Michael Drucker, lyrics by Randy Blair
Randy Blair
Randy Blair is an American musical theatre actor, writer, and performance artist.His first full length production, Perez Hilton Saves the Universe : the Musical!, was awarded Outstanding Musical at the 2008 New York International Fringe Festival, as well as a Talkin' Broadway citation for Best...
, and music by Zachary Redler. The show, according to press materials, "follows a normal day in the life of celebrity gossip blogger, Perez Hilton
Perez Hilton
Mario Armando Lavandeira, Jr. , better known as Perez Hilton , is an American blogger and television personality. His blog, Perezhilton.com , is known for posts covering gossip items about celebrities...
. Well, were it not for the evil plans of Islamic terrorists. And Kathy Griffin
Kathy Griffin
Kathleen Mary "Kathy" Griffin is an American actress, stand-up comedienne, television personality, New York Times best-selling author and an LGBT rights advocate. Griffin first gained recognition for appearances on two episodes of Seinfeld, and then for her supporting role on the NBC sitcom...
. Throughout the course of the evening, Perez must deal with the demons of love, ego, and celebrity, all whilst saving LA from imminent nuclear disaster. With a pop-infused score and dozens of celebrity impersonations, "Perez Hilton... the Musical!" reveals the inner workings of a society obsessed with itself. Oh, and it's kinda funny."
"Perez..." premiered to much advanced buzz at the 2008 New York International Fringe Festival
New York International Fringe Festival
The New York International Fringe Festival, or FringeNYC, is a Fringe theater festival and one of the largest multi-arts events in North America. It takes place over the course of two weeks every August, spread across several neighborhoods in downtown Manhattan, notably the Lower East Side, the...
in New York City, with direction and choreography by Connor Gallagher. The sold-out musical was then moved to the Barrow Street Theatre and extended as part of the Fringe Encores series, which features the most popular of the Fringe's yearly offerings.
The production was awarded Outstanding Musical of the 2008 Fringe season.
Original Cast
- Randy BlairRandy BlairRandy Blair is an American musical theatre actor, writer, and performance artist.His first full length production, Perez Hilton Saves the Universe : the Musical!, was awarded Outstanding Musical at the 2008 New York International Fringe Festival, as well as a Talkin' Broadway citation for Best...
(Perez Hilton) - Lindsay Nicole Chambers (Amy Winehouse/Joan Rivers/Mary Kate Olsen/etc.)
- Timothy Michael Drucker (Kebab)
- Sevan Greene (Habib)
- Laura Jordan (Kathy Griffin)
- Andrew Keenan-BolgerAndrew Keenan-BolgerAndrew Keenan-Bolger is an American musical theatre actor and singer. He originated the role of Robertson Ay in the first national tour of Mary Poppins and is currently appearing in that role on Broadway...
(Zac Efron/Tom Cruise/Sarah Jessica Parker/etc.) - Ana Nogueira (Paris Hilton/Britney Spears/Ashley Olsen/etc.)
- Dana Steingold (Alyssa)
- Jason Veasey (R. Kelly/Queen Latifah/Jaleel White/etc.)
Replacements:
- Sara Chase (Amy Winehouse/Joan Rivers/Mary Kate Olsen/etc.)
Musical Numbers
- 1. Pornoverture - Perez, Zac Efron, Band
- 2. What Perez Says - Perez and Company
- 3. It's Kathy! - Kathy Griffin and Company
- 4. The Assistant - Alyssa
- 5. Blow Them All Away - Habib and Kebab
- 6. Paris' Phone Call - Paris Hilton and Alyssa
- 7. Lonely at the Middle - Perez, Kebab, and Company
- 8. Amy's Phone Call - Amy Winehouse and Alyssa
- 9. Taking Control - Company
- 10. Do You Hear the Celebrities? - Paris Hilton, Amy Winehouse, R. Kelly, Zac Efron
- 11. Perez's Lament (Shoot Him) - Perez
- 12. The Assistant (Reprise) - Alyssa
- 13. Mistress of Disguise - Kathy Griffin and Crew
- 14. Santa Britney - Rumer Willis, Suri Cruise, Lourdes Leon, Zahara Jolie-Pitt
- 15. Celebrity - Paris Hilton, Amy Winehouse, R. Kelly, Zac Efron
- 16. Deus ex Machina (Eat It, Lick It, Snort It, Fuck It) - Britney Spears
- 17. Finale (Bitch!) - Company
Awards
- Outstanding Musical - New York International Fringe Festival Overall Excellence Awards 2008
- Best Musical- Talkin Broadway Summer Theater Festival Citation 2008