NEW YORK (AP) - Kerry Butler's next role will take her to the White House - the Clinton White House, that is.
The Tony Award-nominated star of "Xanadu" said Thursday she will play Hillary Rodham Clinton when the irreverent show "Clinton: The Musical" lands at New World Stages. Performances begin March 26.
The show explores and lampoons the Clinton presidency with appearances from actors playing Monica Lewinsky, Newt Gingrich, Dick Morris and Kenneth Starr. Bill Clinton is portrayed by two actors at the same time.
The story is by the Australian brothers Paul and Michael Hodge and Paul Hodge wrote the music. It's directed and choreographed by Dan Knechtges, who also choreographed "Xanadu."
Butler's other theater credits include "Catch Me If You Can," ''The Best Man" and "Rock of Ages."
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Online: http://www.clintonthemusical.com