April 19, 2004 :: No. 219
Who: |
PAIR (Professional Artists in Residence) Celebrity
Series presents |
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What: |
The Capitol Steps |
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When: |
Sunday, May 2, 2004 at 3 p.m. (one show only) |
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Where: |
Plummer Auditorium, 201 E. Chapman Ave., Fullerton |
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Background: |
The Capitol Steps claims
to be the only singing group in the nation funnier than Congress
to have performed before the past five Presidents.
Composed of both former and current congressional aides from
Washington, DC, this wickedly funny comedy troupe performs
bipartisan musical parodies lampooning elected officials,
popular culture and the juiciest scandals-du-jour.
With the current shenanigans in Washington the group is never
at a loss for subjects to parody. They create brilliantly
witty new lyrics for popular or well-known songs, satirizing
such things as the rise in gasoline prices in “What
Kind Of Fuel Am I” (from their 2001 recording “One
Bush, Two Bush, Old Bush, New Bush”).
Since their humble beginnings in 1981 as holiday party entertainment,
The Capitol Steps have become the country’s favorite
“political cabaret” with performances in nearly
all 50 states in addition to regular Georgetown stints at
Chelsea’s. They’ve made countless television appearances
on everything from “Good Morning, America” to
“The Late Show with David Letterman” and are frequent
guests on National Public Radio. The group, which often appears
Off-Broadway in New York City, has produced 23 recordings
of songs and sketches. Annual recordings during the current
Bush administration include such titles as “Between
Iraq and a Hard Place” and “When Bush Comes to
Shove.”
Elaina Newport, Bill Strauss and Jim Aidala created The Capitol
Steps during the Reagan Administration by reasoning that if
entertainers could become politicians, then politicians could
become entertainers.
This is the fourth appearance by The Capitol Steps on Cal
State Fullerton’s PAIR Celebrity Series. Due to the
group’s popularity ticket availability is extremely
limited so early purchase is advised.
“The Capitol Steps make it easier to leave public
life.” — Former President George Bush |
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Ticket Prices: |
Advance sale $25 & $30 ($2-off with
Titan discount—full time students, senior citizens or
CSUF ID). At the door all tickets $25 & $30 (subject to
availability). |
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Box Office: |
Performing Arts Center box office 657-278-3371.
Hours: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays.
On the web at www.tickets.com |
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Websites: |
www.pair.fullerton.edu
and www.capsteps.com |
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Contact: |
Elizabeth Champion, School of the Arts at 657-278-2434 |