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About Capitol Comedy
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Capitol Comedy is a performance group that uses the winning formula of musical comedy and political satire to engage audiences in an entertainment that is hilarious, insightful and non-partisan. Our shows take on political leaders and other public figures with songs and sketches poking fun at everything from diversity decisions to dumping dollars on the electorate.
Capitol Comedy combines parodies with new lyrics to old standards and original compositions to create a lively musical program. Interspersing musical numbers with short sketches and “news updates”, the shows find the humor in the latest political and social issues.
The cast is composed of talented actor-singers and dancers with Hollywood, regional theater and off-Broadway experience. Their considerable performance skills include the ability to channel a range of political and other public figures.
Capitol Comedy shows are timely and sharply satirical without being demeaning or vulgar. Since there is plenty on both the right and the left that needs criticism and evokes laughter, we aim for material that will be appreciated by and amusing to audience members whatever their political persuasion.
Manic-fest Destiny
A new show from Capitol Comedy
Our 2026 musical political satire provides a bright spot of humor for these turbulent times. It’s filled with song parodies that send up our current leaders and reveal new, wacky perspectives on some of the day’s major issues, like microplastics and affordability. Through their voices and comedy skills, the talented 3-person cast create hilarious performances, channeling luminaries such as Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and RFK, Jr., as well as a host of disgruntled citizens and Greenland skeptics. Short sketches featuring President Trump’s “magic mirror” and a harried travel agent helping Americans leave the country, balance the musical merriment. As in previous Capitol Comedy shows, “Manic-fest Destiny” includes the ever-popular fake news segment, 'This Just In’ and its carefully curated news items. Musical accompaniment by legendary guitarist Harry Orlove and his trio keeps the pace lively and adds to the show’s wealth of humor.
Opens at the Arts Club of Washington with performances on Friday, February 20th and Saturday, February 21st, at 6:30 PM.
For Friday tickets:
https://acw.wildapricot.org/event-6534822/registration
For Saturday tickets:
https://acw.wildapricot.org/event-6534840/registration
Or call 202-331-7282
Ticket price includes hors d’oeuvres and drinks from open wine and beer bar.
You Can't Be Serious!
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Stops on the Capitol Comedy national tour (2021-2023)
Scottsdale (AZ) Center for the Performing Arts
Thalian Hall, Wilmington, NC
Louis B. Mayer Theatre, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA
Bankhead Theatre, Livermore, CA
Princess Theatre, Decatur, AL
McIntyre Hall, Mount Vernon, WA
Northshore Performing Arts Center, Bothell, WA
Tower Theatre, Bend, OR
Newman Center for the Performing Arts, University of Denver, CO
Arts Club of Washington, Washington, DC
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, Rockville, MD
Carroll County Arts Council, Westminster, MD
Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, NJ
Miller Center for the Arts, Reading, PA
Dana Center, St. Anselm College, Manchester, NH
Raritan Valley Community College, Somerville, NJ
Sunset Center, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Community Concert Hall, Durango, CO
Carpenter Center, Long Beach,CA
McCallum Theatre, Palm Desert, CA
Recent Shows
Reviews
News Desk MD 10/18/22
...lose your blues and keep your composure with Capitol Comedy’s national 2022-23 tour of "Two Cheers For Democracy." Mayhem from this comedy troupe comes to…
Catherine Godbey, Decatur Daily 9/29/22 “… Expect satires of many political figures, both national and international. ...No party, no politician and no issue are off limits for the equal opportunity offenders."
Carol Kaufman Segal, Carol's Culture Corner 10/20/21
"Capitol Comedy is a new troupe of exceptionally talented singers and impressionists, brought together by writer, director, producer Nicholas Zill. ...You won't want to miss them.”
David Jasper, The Bulletin 10/5/22
"Bravely stepping into the fray of current politics is Capitol Comedy, coming this week to the Tower Theatre, Bend, OR with its new show “Two Cheers for Democracy.” The performance group uses…
Laura Foti Cohen, Larchmont Buzz 10/20/21
"The actors do excellent impressions of their subjects—especially Aaron Matijasic as Bernie Sanders and Sarah Oliver as Mitch McConnell. Bella Gil as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a musical theater star. Alivia Long is a dancing, singing Kamala Harris. Travis Joe Dixon plays a befuddled Joe Biden."
Elaine Mura, L.A. Splash 10/6/21
"From ridiculous to hilarious, Capitol Comedy nails it with sidesplitting stupidity and uproarious humor. This quirky, eccentric production puts the spotlight on a witty, waggish Washington as it dissects today’s real Comedy Central right here in D.C."
Morna Murphy Martell, Theatre Spoken Here 10/14/21
"What raises this show above the amiability of its attack are the excellent ensemble performers, all who play multiple roles. There is…
More scenes from "Biden My Time"