The Capitol Steps
CityStage, Springfield
March 26, 2008
By Lauren Duquette
The Capitol Steps provided a hilarious evening of over the top political satire on every current political scandal. Songs like "I'm So Indicted" and "God Bless My SUV" to "The Impossible Dean" gave the much-appreciative audience tons of belly laughing comedy in between.
Produced by Elaina Newport and directed by Bill Strauss, the antic-filled program was cabaret style at its absolute best! Capitol Steps was reminiscent of another great political satirist -- Tom Lerhrer, who wrote melodies like "Poisoning Pigeons in the Park" and "The Vatican Rag". This show was LOL from start to finish!!
The troupe began in 1981 at a Christmas party in the office of former Senator Charles Percy. Over the past 25-years they have recorded 27 extremely successful albums.
Not coincidentally, many of the performers have actually worked on Capitol Hill -- some for Republicans and some for Democrats and some who sit firmly on the fence.
Basically the formula for their show starts with a well known tune that has nothing to do with politics. Next, one of the cast members inserts some hysterical ideas, and the next thing you know the audience is listening to a familiar song with screamingly funny lyrics.
For those who missed Capitol Steps, here's hoping they will be back. It was a great time in Springfield at CityStage. A fabulous show!
March 26, 2008
By Lauren Duquette
The Capitol Steps provided a hilarious evening of over the top political satire on every current political scandal. Songs like "I'm So Indicted" and "God Bless My SUV" to "The Impossible Dean" gave the much-appreciative audience tons of belly laughing comedy in between.
Produced by Elaina Newport and directed by Bill Strauss, the antic-filled program was cabaret style at its absolute best! Capitol Steps was reminiscent of another great political satirist -- Tom Lerhrer, who wrote melodies like "Poisoning Pigeons in the Park" and "The Vatican Rag". This show was LOL from start to finish!!
The troupe began in 1981 at a Christmas party in the office of former Senator Charles Percy. Over the past 25-years they have recorded 27 extremely successful albums.
Not coincidentally, many of the performers have actually worked on Capitol Hill -- some for Republicans and some for Democrats and some who sit firmly on the fence.
Basically the formula for their show starts with a well known tune that has nothing to do with politics. Next, one of the cast members inserts some hysterical ideas, and the next thing you know the audience is listening to a familiar song with screamingly funny lyrics.
For those who missed Capitol Steps, here's hoping they will be back. It was a great time in Springfield at CityStage. A fabulous show!
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