The Capitol Steps

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Hailed by CNN's Larry King as "The best...there's no one in their league" and Former President George H.W. Bush stating "The Capitol Steps make it easier to leave public life," this hilarious, insightful, political satire group has entertained audiences with their musical revues all across the country for over 25 years.  What began as a group of Senate staffers out to satirize the very people and places that employed them has transformed into an American tradition lauded by Presidents, politicians, and people everywhere.   

The Capitol Steps have recorded 28 albums, been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC, and PBS, and can be heard 4 times a year on National Public Radio stations nationwide during their Politics Takes a Holiday radio specials. Their live performances have been heralded as some of the most entertaining and unforgettable experiences ever.

SPEAKER TOPICS

The Capitol Steps dig into the headlines of the day and create song parodies and skits that provide a witty, engaging brand of satirical humor that is as popular in Peoria as it is on Pennsylvania Avenue.  The material is updated constantly to keep it fresh and topical. From current presidential politics to typical Washington shenanigans, North Korean leaders to Russian oligarchs, The Capitol Steps tackle foreign and domestic issues with clever alacrity and humor.   No matter who's in the headlines, the Capitol Steps are equal opportunity offenders promising an evening full of bipartisan lampooning and outrageous fun.

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Political Satire Begins at Home

The Capitol Steps were born in December 1981 when a few Senate staffers were planning entertainment for a Christmas party and decided to satirize the very people and places that employed them. In the years that followed, many of the Steps ignored the conventional wisdom ("Don't quit your day job!"), and although not all of the current members of the Steps are former Capitol Hill staffers, taken together the performers have worked in a total of eighteen Congressional offices and represent 62 years of collective House and Senate staff experience.  No matter who holds office, there's never a shortage of material. Says Co-Founder Elaina Newport, "Typically the Republicans goof up, and the Democrats party. Then the Democrats goof up and the Republicans party. That's what we call the two-party system."

Bringing Washington Wit to Audiences Everywhere

Although the Capitol Steps are based in Washington, DC, most of their shows are out-of-town or for out-of-town audiences-- whether it's the National Welding Supply Association, a university audience, high school students or state legislators. In fact, the Capitol Steps have performed for the last five Presidents (six, if you include Hillary). The only complaints the Steps seem to get are from politicians and personalities who are not included in the program!

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