(MILLBURN, NJ) -- In politics, the less you know, the higher you’ll go! At once a razor-sharp satire and an inspirational tribute to democracy, The Outsider is a timely and hilarious send-up of modern American politics. Paper Mill Playhouse presents the East Coast premiere of this comedy by Paul Slade Smith from January 24 through February 18, 2018.  The production is directed by David Esbjornson. 

In the midst of a political scandal, Ned Newley, the ultimate policy wonk, is unexpectedly thrust into the position of Governor. A complete unknown, with no political instincts and a paralyzing fear of public speaking, Ned seems destined to fail. But his political consultants see things a little differently: Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for… the worst candidate to ever run for office!

Here are some photos from the production:

The cast features Kelly Curran (Present Laughter) as Rachel Parsons, Julia Duffy (“Newhart”/”Designing Women”) as Paige Caldwell, Manoel Felciano (Sweeney Todd) as Dave Riley, Erin Noel Grennan (“Law & Order: SVU”) as Louise Peakes, Mike Houston (“Orange is the New Black”) as A.C. Petersen, Burke Moses (Beauty and the Beast) as Arthur Vance, and Lenny Wolpe (PMP’s The Baker’s Wife) as Ned Newley. 

 Paper Mill Playhouse is located at 22 Brookside Drive in Millburn, New Jersey.

PHOTOS: All photos by Jerry Dalia except for #2 by Matthew Murphy

 

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