THE CAPITOL STEPS to Bring Humor to Politics in Scottsdale, 11/28-29

Just in time to cure the post-midterm-election blues, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present D.C.'s funniest singing comedians, The Capitol Steps, on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 28-29.

Tickets start at $49 and are available through www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org or 480-499-TKTS (8587).

Returning for their annual Thanksgiving pilgrimage to Scottsdale, The Capitol Steps plan to bring down the House ... and Senate ... with their unique blend of sharp political satire set to popular music. The irreverent troupe pokes fun at all sides of the issues, from left to right, with fresh, up-to-the-minute material inspired by the latest headlines, scandals, election results and more.

The Steps' performance will include songs from their latest album, How to Succeed in Congress Without Really Lying (2014), with possible "guest appearances" by Barack Obama, Edward Snowden, Vladimir Putin, Marco Rubio, Harry Reid, Mitch McConnell, Pope Francis, Kate Middleton and Chris Christie, among many others, all onstage and singing show tunes!

The Capitol Steps began in 1981 as a Christmas party skit in the office of former Senator Charles Percy. The rest is history. During the past three decades, the Steps have recorded more than 30 albums, performed for five U.S. presidents and appeared on Good Morning America, The Today Show, 20/20, Entertainment Tonight, Nightline, CNN's Inside Politics and dozens of times on National Public Radio's All Things Considered.

SPECIAL EVENT

Kick off your holiday shopping in style at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts' annual Small Business Saturday Artists Market on Saturday, Nov. 29, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Artists Market showcases a variety of unique, hand-crafted gifts, including artisan jewelry, ceramics, textiles, limited-edition prints and more - all created by Arizona artists. Shoppers have the opportunity to meet the artists and enjoy a free raffle and other surprises. Admission to the Artists Market is free. For more information call 480-874-4644.

MORE COMEDY AT THE CENTER

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts' 2014-15 Comedy Series will feature Brad Garrett on Nov. 15, Patti Hannon in the ongoing Late Nite Catechism comedies, Howie Mandel on Jan. 10 and a week-long run of the national tour of Menopause The Musical starting March 31. Other highlights include football legend Terry Bradshaw performing America's Favorite Dumb Blonde ... A Life in Four Quarters on Jan. 22-23 and Kevin Pollak's Chat Show Live on March 14.

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is located at 7380 E. Second St. in downtown Scottsdale. Free parking is available in the public parking garage located to the west of Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on Wells Fargo Avenue. Additional free parking is available at the Old Town Parking Corral at East Second Street and Brown Avenue and at the Civic Center Library parking garage located on Drinkwater Boulevard at East Second Street.

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts offers performance accommodations to enhance audience members' experience, including: American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation or live audio description with two weeks advance notice. Assistive-listening devices and wheelchair seating are always available. Visit www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org or contact the Patron Services Box Office at 480-499-TKTS (8587) [TDD: 480-874-4694] for further details. Please inquire about services when ordering tickets.

SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS - Since opening in 1975, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts has provided a stage for a wide range of voices and perspectives, creating shared, inspiring experiences for the community that celebrate artistic excellence and cultural awareness. Today one of the premier performing-arts halls in the western United States, the Center presents a diverse season of dance, music, theater, comedy and film from around the world. More than 1,000 indoor and outdoor performances, educational programs, festivals and other events are presented and hosted by the Center annually, serving approximately 250,000 participants. The Center's education and outreach programs reach nearly 20,000 students and adults each year. Events take place in the state-of-the-art, 853-seat Virginia G. Piper Theater, recognized for its intimacy, acoustics and comfort, as well as the 137-seat Stage 2 and neighboring 1,800-capacity Scottsdale Civic Center Amphitheater. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is located on Scottsdale Civic Center Park, a 21-acre urban oasis next to the city's Old Town and gallery districts.

The nonprofit Scottsdale Cultural Council is contracted by the City of Scottsdale to manage the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) and Scottsdale Public Art.

HOW TO REACH US:
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Patron Services Box Office: 480-499-TKTS (8587)
TDD: 480-874-4694
Web: www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org
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Email: info@sccarts.org