Rick Crom

Rick Crom (born March 15 1957) is an American actor, singer, comedian, lyricist, and composer. He has appeared in numerous television shows and specials, Broadway and off-Broadway musicals, as well as written several off-Broadway revues. He is currently writing a musical version of "Bonnie and Clyde" with his "Urinetown" co-star, Hunter Foster.

infobox actor

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birthdate=birth date and age|1957|3|15
occupation=Stage, film, television actor

Broadway

"The Goodbye Girl" with Bernadette Peters and Martin Short, "Footloose (musical)", and "" as Tiny Tom/Dr. Billeaux.

Off-Broadway

"Li'l Abner (musical)" (at Encores!), "Merrily We Roll Along" as Terry/Mr. Spencer, "Fiorello!" (at Encores!), "Louisiana Purchase", "Das Barbecü", and"White Noise".

Newsical: The Musical

Rick is the creator of several topical musical revues including "Oh Fine RSVP!", "The Subject Was Neurosis", "Absolutely Rude", "Our Life and Times", "What in the World?", and "Newsical 2006: The Next Edition".

Awards

In 2005, Rick was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics for "Newsical". He won a MAC Award and a Bistro Award for Outstanding Musical Revue for "Our Life and Times", and a Nightlife Award for "What In The World?".

tand-Up and Comedy

As a comedian, he has appeared with the Chicago City Limits, and performed stand-up across the country, most frequently at New York City's Comedy Cellar. On television, he has been seen on "Chappelle's Show", "Caroline's Comedy Hour", and "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn"

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