Perez Hilton to Get Musical Debut
The musical features humorous songs about celebrities and politicians, similar to the items the celebrity blogger writes about on his web site
NEW YORK, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton said hes not worried about failing in his off-Broadway debut in "Newsical: The Musical" in New York City.
The musical features humorous songs about celebrities and politicians, similar to the items Hilton -- whose real name is Mario Lavandeira -- blogs about on his web site, The New York Post reported Sunday.
"The opening number was inspired by a conversation I had with [composer/lyricist] Rick Crom, where I said one of the mottos was that if Rosie ODonnell can be on Broadway, then so can I," Hilton says. "Thats literally the first thing I sing in the show."
Hilton studied theater at New York University, but said hes been rehearsing with a vocal coach because his voice is "not that amazing."
"If nobody comes, if nobody enjoys it, if I get awful reviews, Im prepared for the worst," he said. "Ill still be happy if it doesnt pan out like I would have liked, just because its already been a great experience."
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