The Ridgefield Playhouse Welcomes The Capital Steps Next Month

Bone up on your politics with tongue-in-cheek spoonerisms to cutting-edge political satire and clever song parodies as The Capitol Steps hurl unbiased barbs at both sides of the aisle.

The Ridgefield Playhouse, Barts Tree Service Comedy Series and Ridgefield Magazine Broadway and Cabaret Series brings a night of bi-partisan hilarity with The Capitol Steps: Orange is the New Barack on Friday, November 3 at 8 p.m.

The Capitol Steps began in 1981 as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize their employers, and haven't let up since. If you've been keeping with the news, you know there's no shortage of material. Some of their newest songs includes treats such as "Small Hands" (sung by Melania, a parody of Pointer Sisters' "Slow Hand"), "Tweet Tweet" (a parody of "Rockin' Robin," inspired by the President's tweet storms), "Don't Know Much About History" (with Betsy DeVos crooning "Don't know much about history...Don't know much biology") and "Putin on the Blitz," based on "Puttin' on the Ritz," in which Vladimir explains his philosophy on asserting power ("...Russian force I must assert - don't make me take off my shirt - you'll say 'tsk tsk' - Putin is a risk..."). Taking a lesson from the Trump family--never miss a chance to slip in an endorsement for your business--this concert is named after the troupe's upcoming album, "Orange is the New Barack."

It doesn't matter if you're a Republican or Democrat, a snowflake or a deplorable: neither side is safe from the group that puts the "MOCK" in Democracy! Make it a great night out with dinner and a show - visit Luna Rossa (90 Danbury Rd ~ Ridgefield) for dinner the night of the show for a special 3-course pre-show menu when you show your ticket! Please call to make a reservation (203) 403-3974. Media sponsor for this event is WSHU Public Radio 91.1 fm.

For tickets ($55), call the box office at 203-438-5795, or visit ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a non-profit performing arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, Ridgefield, CT.

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