Cranwell Resort, Lenox, MA
through September 1, 2013
by Shera Cohen
Each year’s cast of characters is essentially the same:
Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, Queen Elizabeth, et al. Most of
the music is the same: Broadway, 50’s, TV tunes, and a lot of Disney. These
constants let the audience know that no matter what the year on the calendar
is, Capitol Steps is always there to lampoon.
What changes, not only from year to year but often from
month to month, are the skits. New in 2013 is the Paula Deen controversy, Al
Gore’s financial deals, Eric Snowden, Twinkies, and Kate Middleton about to
give birth. By the time this review is posted tomorrow, that sketch might
already be passé.
Their slogan is, “Who put the MOCK in democracy?” Catch the
show.
