The Question W Revue Announces Cast and Performance Dates

[nostamj]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 24, 2004

THE QUESTION W REVUE ANNOUNCES CAST AND PERFORMANCE DATES

We have found the WMDs (“Words of Mockery and Derision”) and will unleash them this July!

THE QUESTION W REVUE, an evening of political cabaret, will begin performances at NYC’s legendary Duplex Cabaret Theatre on July 12th with a special benefit performance for Military Families Speak Out (www.mfso.org), a support organization for military personnel and their families.

THE QUESTION W REVUE will take satirical shots at the failings of Bush administration, the lies of the ‘liberal’ media, the wrongs of the religious right and many other targets with a fast-paced set of original songs, political parodies, sketches and rants.

THE QUESTION W REVUE features an extraordinary ensemble of singing actors (JOAN CROWE, ROB LANGEDER, SUE MATSUKI, and MILES PHILLIPS) with extensive and acclaimed resumes in theater, cabaret, concerts and recordings. Musical direction and arrangements are by JOHN BOWEN. The production is directed by JAY ROGERS.

Original songs were written by BROOKS COWAN (Music) and JEFF MATSON (Lyrics). Original song parodies and sketches were written by Mr. Matson with additional special material from internet authors “The Plaid Adder” and “Bob Boudelang.”

Musical highlights of the production include a stirring opening number (“The Question W Song”); a tribute to our unique Attorney General (“John!”); a review of the Bush family tree (“The Spawn of Barbara”); a searing indictment of the Iraq war (“A Mother’s Lament”); and a frank assessment of the mood of post-9/11 America (“The Fear Goes On”) among many others.

The Duplex Cabaret Theatre is located at 61 Christopher Street (at 7th Avenue) in the heart of Greenwich Village. For reservations call 212-255-5438. There is a $20 cover charge and a two-drink minimum.

Performance schedule:
Opening Performance (benefit for Military Families Speak Out) Monday July12th @ 9:30
Tuesdays 7/13, 7/20 @ 7pm
Wednesday 7/21 @ 7pm
Tuesdays 8/17, 8/24 @ 9:30pm
Wednesdays 8/18, 8/25 @ 9:30pm
Additional performances TBA.

Join us for a “last laugh” at THE QUESTION W REVUE!

Note: For the sake of the country and the world, this production absolutely MUST become irrelevant by Election Day 2004. See it now and don’t forget to VOTE.


FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jeff Matson (Producer/Writer)
Email: [e-mail]

[nostamj]

1. added postcard design

since I've learned that people with better monitors than mine can see it just fine.

p.s. yes, I have mopaul's permission to use his artwork!

[Plaid Adder]

2. Yay! Hooray!

Will there be video? I don't think I'll be able to make it.

C ya,

The Plaid Adder

[nostamj]

3. ABSOLUTELY!

there's really no question that we'll tape it. not sure when that will be but, I promise to let you know when it becomes available.

we're *probably* going to perform for a Kerry event prior to the opening (with JK in attendance) and we have a solid connection to the campaign and DNC.

if I can afford it, there will be an ad on AAR too... (around the time of the repub convention).

if it goes as well as we hope, we'll run it right up to the election!

[prolesunited]

4. How cool is this?!?!?!

Looks awesome! Hope I get a chance to see it. Congratulations. :toast:

I can't imagine how much time and effort went into this. Have you had any test audiences? What's been the response? Nervous? Excited? Still tweaking it?

[nostamj]

6. we're still in rehearsal!

will probably do a couple of preview benefits in late June prior to the 7/12 opening.

the cast is amazing. we just had to replace the musical director though and rehearsal resume on tuesday.

but, it's going very very well.

[NMDemDist2]

15. hey will you be doing it during the GOPer's convention?

you could probably pack the place if you hook up with the activists and make tickets available for the protesters

[nostamj]

5. really hope to see some NY area DUers this summer!

if we can put a DU group together, I'll arrange a discount on the cover...

[JanMichael]

10. or some NC DUers!

I really need to switch over to my DU name...Michael is going to hit "my posts" this afternoon and think "WTF???"

[Catshrink]

16. That would be awesome!

I'd take a little vacation to New York for this....

[JanMichael]

18. This is Stephanie again

Yeah, a trip to NY would be a blast! I am excited about your show!

[nostamj]

7. self-promoting kick

[JanMichael]

8. Another kick!

Very cool!

[Skinner]

9. Cool!

This is really great!

[LWolf]

11. Let us left-coasters know

when we can get a video!

:kick:

[MrBenchley]

12. Congratulations!

Hope I'll be able to make it in to see it!

[Bossy Monkey]

13. Zippy! Too cool! Congrats! n/t

[NMDemDist2]

14. kick n/t

[Catshrink]

17. re-Kick

:kick:

[salin]

19. excellent job!

If I were anywhere remotely close to the area... I would be there in a minute. Best of luck!