“THE CAPITOL STEPS" PARADING POLITICAL POPPYCOCK

  

Late night comedians thrive on our political arena and the 

 antics on Capital Hill.  Way back in the 1980’s, there was a
 group that made its mark by doing the same thing and they
 are still actively engaged in that humor today.They zig. They zag. They zoom zingers. They’re the Capitol Steps and politics is easily the name of their “I can top that” game. Whether you’re a Democrat, a Republican, an independent, Green Party person, or otherwise affiliated, the Capitol Steps are bound to crunch a few of your sensitive toes as they sling their bipartisan barbs on the icons of Washington, D. C., those hard working and hard playing leaders of our country.

These entertainers know of what and whom they speak, for they were all former Congressional staffers who have gone legit by entering the world of show business. For one night only they will be the official speakers of the house at the Torrington's Warner Theatre. This command performance will take place on Saturday, October 19 at 8 p.m.

Calling their current show “The Lyin’ Kings” (pun definitely intended), this talented troupe, with satire and wit, will take today’s headlines and cast a new and slightly jaundiced eye on those happenings. Their highly successful stint began in the early 1980’s when three staffers for Senator Charles Percy needed to take center stage at a Congressional Christmas party. They took the stage then and haven’t yielded the floor to this day.

The original trio, Elaina Newport, Bill Strauss and Jim Aidala, continue to write the ever changing material. Newport frequently acts and is responsible for writing 95% of the humor. Don’t be surprised if you see the latest controversies from Washington D. C. paraded on the stage for your entertainment.  President #44 is sure to be front and center and singing and tweeting to his heart’s content. You might also see Bernie Saunders sing a show tune and Vladimir Putin, shirtless of course, dance a number. Don’t be surprised if the evening starts off with a rousing “76 Unknowns” to rib the Democrats for their overabundance of presidential candidates.

For tickets ($31-51) call the  Warner Theater, 68 Main Street, Torrington at 860-489-7180 or online at www.warnertheatre.org.

Cast your vote for the former and current politicians who are sure to please the crowds when the Capitol Steps march into our Connecticut political arena with their timely skits, lyrics and parodies.