West Seattle's ArtsWest Theater begins its 2012-13 season with 'Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson' a rock musical about our controversial seventh president opening September 19.

The theater describes the show as a, "comedic, audacious mix of historical fact and fiction surrounding Andrew Jackson--the man who invented the Democratic Party, drove the Indians west, and doubled the size of our nation--is about the pleasure and the pain that come with power, influence and fame. It is about you, me, any reality TV star or pop star, and it is about every leader, ruler and country ever known. It's perfect for an election year."

Kody Bringman (Xanadu, The Rocky Horror Show) stars as Andrew Jackson and the cast includes: Cindy Bradder, Justin Carrell, Kimberly Dare, EmilyRose Frasca, Lindsey Hedberg, Justin Huertas, Brian Lange, Alex Latham, Ryan McCabe, Meg McLynn, Jeff Orton, Mandy Price, Rob Scherzer, Zac Stowell, William Williams, and introducing Morgan Gwilym-Tso.

For tickets call 206-938-0339 or visit www.artswest.org.