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Thursday, July 05, 2001

The show now ends with a a ‘fantasy sequence’ titled ‘Jesse for President’

"Act I traces Ventura's journey from the U.S. Navy SEALs program, through a career in pro wrestlingŃunder the nickname Jesse 'The Body' VenturaŃto his withdrawal from the sport owing to blood clots in his lungs. Dolginoff said Act II picks up with him finding a new careers as an action film actor, and then high school football coach, followed by his stint as a Howard Stern-style radio shock jock. The latter gig leads to Ventura being offered a chance to run for governor by the upstart Reform Party, and his eventual election to that office. Dolginoff said Act II songs include ŇColor Commentary,Ó about his radio days; 'Why Does He Work So Hard?,' sung by his football players; 'Without Your Permission,' described as a ballad for Ventura and his wife, as he decides to run for office; and a campaign sequence titled 'Retaliate in '98.'"

Broadway Online. A musical about Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura is being written. As yet unwritten Act III songs will include "I'm so Full of Myself" and "Watch Me Stumble As I Run For President."'

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