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America's Favorite Newscaster

Musical

Tom Attea Arthur Abrams

Overview

Synopsis

America’s Favorite Newscaster is a new American musical about Evan Fury, a young, highly rated TV journalist, struggling to maintain his famously calm yet fearlessly insightful demeanor while dealing with the challenges of today's news cycle. When the current President’s political climate becomes too much to bear, he makes the decision to abandon the television network he has built his career with in order to gain perspective and rebuild his personal life (“Whether You and I Are Together”). This decision saves his marriage and pleases his wife, who is about to give birth to their first child. But can he really stay away from being America’s favorite newscaster forever? Or can he find the perfect balance between real life and the news?

Editor’s Note: At no time during the performance is the current President's name to be mentioned or to appear in any way.

Show Information

Book
Tom Attea
Music
Arthur Abrams
Lyrics
Tom Attea
Category
Musical
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
2018
Genres
Drama
Settings
Contemporary, Multiple Settings
Time & Place
America, Present Day
Cast Size
medium
Orchestra Size
Small
Dancing
Optional
Ideal For
College/University, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Star Vehicle Male, Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult, Mature Adult Characters, Medium Cast

Characters

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Evan Fury
Male
Tenor, Baritone, Bass
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Cheryl Fury
Female
Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto
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Brent
Male
Tenor, Baritone, Bass
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Richard
Male
Tenor, Baritone, Bass
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Fred
Male
Tenor, Baritone, Bass
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President
Male
Tenor, Baritone, Bass
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Ned
Male
Tenor, Baritone, Bass
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Madelyn
Female
Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto
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Monologues

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Scenes

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Songs

REMEMBER?.........................................................Evan & Brent

STRANGE HOW EVEN A LITTLE THING........Evan

WHETHER WE'RE TOGETHER..........................Evan

FLOATING ABOVE THE FACTS.......................The President

DON'T CALL HIM A SUCKER............................Evan

COME BACK, MR. FURY....................................Ensemble

MAYBE NEXT TIME............................................Cheryl

CLOSER TO MY DREAMS...................................Evan

MIDDLE MANAGEMENT...................................Roger

WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME?.............................Evan

HOW DO YOU DO THAT?....................................Cheryl

REPRISE: WELCOME BACK, MR. FURY...........Ensemble

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Guide Written By:

Alexandra Appleton

Alexandra Appleton

Writer, editor and theatre researcher