Brad Van Grack

On Wednesday Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont ended his second election bid to become President of the United States.  Since he is no longer having to campaign. Broadway World was able to have Mr. Sanders record the following public service announcement as an exclusive to our website.

The Capitol Congressional staffers turned comedians,  famed comedy troupe composed ofSteps, will perform Make America Grin Again at the Montalvo Arts Center. Called 'an oasis of good-natured ribbing in a fiercely partisan world' by The Washington Post, the Capitol Steps have slayed the country with their hilarious send-up of the people and institutions that once employed them. Their sketch and improvisational comedy offers a mix of song and standup, lampooning modern political leaders, and tackling major current issues. No issue or public figure, Democrat or Republican, can escape this satire. The Capitol Steps will be performing Make America Grin Again 3:00pm & 7:00pm, Sunday, April 14 at the Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Rd., Saratoga. For tickets ($55 Reserved, $60 Premier) or more information, the public may visit www.montalvoarts.org or call 408-961-5858.

Returning for their annual Thanksgiving weekend pilgrimage to Scottsdale, The Capitol Steps plan to bring down the House and Senate with their blend of sharp political satire set to popular music. The irreverent D.C.-based troupe will take the stage at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 24 and 25.

As the calendar turns to February, the weather is, for the moment remarkably mild. Spring, though, is far off and cold, dreary days are still to come. It's the perfect time to sit in a cozy theater and have your spirits lifted watching a hysterical play that fills you with the warmth of joyfulness and fun. Ocean State Theatre Company has exactly what you need with their production of Neil Simon's Laughter on the 23rd Floor.

Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), which recently launched its first full season in its new state-of-the-art theatre in Warwick will present Neil Simon's Broadway hit, Laughter on the 23rd Floor from January 29 - February 16.