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Blago to Appear in Rod Superstar Spoof

Ex-gov to take the stage to announce extension of musical mocking his career

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(Newser) – The Second City revue's harshly critical musical send-up of Rod Blagojevich's rise and fall will have a special guest onstage Saturday: Rod Blagojevich. Producers of Rod Blagojevich Superstar say the impeached former Illinois governor will be on hand to announce the hit spoof's extension through August, and will join the improv session afterward, reports the Chicago Tribune.

"Rod Blagojevich Superstar" has been a massive hit with Chicago audiences and its run has been extended through August.   (Second City)
Rod Blagojevich, right, poses with Second City actor Joey Bland, who plays Blagojevich in a Second City production of
Rod Blagojevich, right, poses with Second City actor Joey Bland, who plays Blagojevich in a Second City production of "Rod Blagojevich Superstar."   (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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This "dance mix" of a phone conversation between Roland Burris and Rod Blagojevich is played before the curtain opens on "Rod Blagojevich Superstar."   (SchmollMusic)

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Jun 10, 09 7:05 AM CDT
That's just what that douche bag needs is more people stroking his gargantuan ego. Reply
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