Capitol Fools Come to the Lied Center
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2024
The Lied Center for Performing Arts has announced the musical political parodies presented by the now defunct comedy troupe, the Capitol Steps, will continue as the Capitol Fools, a new group created by former members of the Capitol Steps.
CAPA Presents The Capitol Fools At Davidson Theatre In September
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2024
CAPA has announced the musical political parodies presented by the now defunct comedy troupe, the Capitol Steps, will continue as the Capitol Fools, a new group created by former members of the Capitol Steps. The Capitol Fools will perform live on the Davidson Theatre (77 S. High St.) stage on Thursday, September 26.
CAPITOL FOOLS Comes to the Aronoff Center in 2025
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024
The Cincinnati Arts Association has announced that the musical political parodies presented by the now defunct comedy troupe the Capitol Steps will continue as the Capitol Fools, a new group created by former members of the Capitol Steps.
DC's Reflecting Fools Bring Political Parody To Bell Works
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2022
Political discourse has raised the blood pressure of many Americans in recent years. But four out of five doctors will tell you when politics negatively affects your health, laughter really is the best medicine!
DC's Reflecting Fools Bring Political Parody To The Jersey Shore
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2022
The cast of DC's Reflecting Fools will have you rolling in the aisles with their unique brand of political satire at 8 p.m. Saturday, February 19 at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center in Deal Park and 2 p.m. Sunday, February 20 at Bell Works in Holmdel.
Capitol Steps, Ryan Hamilton, North Mississippi Allstars, Rebirth Brass Band, Are on Sale Friday at BergenPAC
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2020
New shows on sale at bergenPAC: Ryan Hamilton on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 at 8 p.m.; Shake & Holla Tour featuring North Mississippi Allstars & Rebirth Brass Band with special guest Cedric Burnside on Friday, Oct. 9, 2020 at 8 p.m.; The Capitol Steps on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021 at 8 p.m.
The Capitol Steps Showcases THE LYIN' KINGS At The MAC in February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2020
The Capitol Steps, known for putting the a?oeMocka?? in democracy and being an a?oeequal opportunity offender,a?? return to the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) to perform a mix of material from their newest album, a?oeThe Lyin' Kings,a?? and traditional audience favorites at 4 and 8 p.m., Leap Day, Saturday, Feb. 29.
The Capitol Steps Bring LYIN' KINGS to The Axelrod PAC
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2020
A Presidents Day tradition at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center, The Capitol Steps will be returning on Saturday, February 15, with a new show, a?oeThe Lyin' Kings,a?? which is rife with political satire and biting humor setting the stage for the upcoming 2020 primaries.
THE CAPITOL STEPS The Capitol Steps Return To Cambridge On November 30
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2019
The Capitol Steps, America's political musical satire troupe that has been putting the a?oemocka?? in democracy for over nine Presidential elections, returns to Sanders Theatre on the Harvard campus in Cambridge for their 20th anniversary Thanksgiving Weekend performances, Saturday, November 30, at 5PM and 8PM. This year's show isThe Lyin' Kings, produced by The Mike Thornton Agency LLC, and sponsored by 90.9FM WBUR, Boston's NPR News Station. .
The Capitol Steps Return To Cambridge For Their 20th Annual Thanksgiving Weekend Performances
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2019
The Capitol Steps, America's political musical satire troupe that has been putting the a?oemocka?? in democracy for over nine Presidential elections, returns to Sanders Theatre on the Harvard campus in Cambridge for their 20th anniversary Thanksgiving Weekend performances, Saturday, November 30, at 5PM and 8PM. This year's show isThe Lyin' Kings.
The Capitol Steps to perform THE LYIN' KINGS at Symphony Space November 17
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2019
The Capitol Steps (www.capsteps.com), America's premiere political-musical-satire troupe, will return to New York November 17, 2019 with an all new show, a?oeThe Lyin' Kings.a?? Performances will be at 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway (at 95th Street).
The Capitol Steps Bring THE LYIN KINGS To Northampton
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2019
The Capitol Steps, America's political musical satire troupe that has been putting the a?oemocka?? in democracy for over nine Presidential elections, returns to Northampton's Academy of Music Theatre with their all new touring showThe Lyin' Kings for one performance only, October 18 at 7:30PM. The Northampton appearance of The Capitol Steps is presented by Mike Thornton Agency, LLC and sponsored by New England Public Radio.
The Capitol Steps Return To Cambridge With THE LYIN' KINGS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2019
The Capitol Steps, America's political musical satire troupe that has been putting the a?oemocka?? in democracy for over nine Presidential elections, returns to Harvard University's Sanders Theatre with their all new touring show The Lyin' Kings for two performances only, Saturday, November 30 at 5PM and 8PM. Thanksgiving weekend performances in Cambridge have become a Capitol Steps tradition for over a decade..
The Capitol Steps Return To Northampton With THE LYIN KINGS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2019
Te Capitol Steps, Ameria's political musical satire troupe that has been putting the a?oemocka?? in democracy for over nine Presidential elections, returns to Northampton's Academy of Music Theatre with their all new touring show The Lyin' Kings for one performance only, October 18 at 7:30PM.
The Capitol Steps Present THE LYIN' KINGS at The Warner
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2019
The Capitol Steps, a Washington DC-based comedy troupe that began as a group of Senate Staffers, will present a show based on songs from their current album "The Lyin' Kings" at the Warner Theatre on October 19, 2019 at 8 pm. Tickets will go on sale to Warner Members on Tuesday, July 16 at 10 am and to the General Public on Friday, July 19 at 10 am.
The Capitol Steps Return To Cranwell With Their New Production THE LYIN' KINGS
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2019
The Capitol Steps, the political musical satire group that has been putting the "mock" in democracy since 1981, returns to the Cranwell Resort in Lenox, MA for the 12th summer with a new show based on their upcoming album, "The Lyin' Kings." Performances run nightly at 8pm (except Tuesdays) at Cranwell's Harvest Barn.
Fun Facts About All 41 Broadway Theatres
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2019
What makes a Broadway theatre? Technically any venue with 500 seats or more, located along Broadway in New York City's Theatre District is a Broadway theatre, and the art that is produced in these special places is widely considered the highest form of theatrical entertainment in the world. Today, forty-one theatres are technically Broadway houses, each with their own rich history. Below, we're giving you the scoop on the life of every one of them!
CAPITOL STEPS Returns To Poway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2019
The Poway Center for the Performing Arts welcomes the reliably irreverent Capitol Steps, Washington DC's political satirists extraordinaire, for an 8 p.m. performance on Friday, May 3, 2019. This perennial favorite promises to tackle both sides of the political spectrum and all things equally foolish. What more would you expect from the troupe that puts the 'MOCK' in Democracy?
Montalvo Arts Center Presents THE CAPITOL STEPS: MAKE AMERICA GRIN AGAIN
by Rebecca Russo - Feb 19, 2019
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.
The Capitol Steps Return to Albuquerque
by Julie Musbach - Jan 8, 2019
The Capitol Steps bring their bipartisan brand of political humor to Popejoy Hall on Sunday, February 10 at 3 p.m. In "Make American Grin Again," this institutional comic troupe grabs material fresh from the headlines for skits and song parodies that poke fun at Democrats and Republicans alike.