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The Capitol Steps

First Preview: Jun 14, 2017
Opening Date: Jun 18, 2017
Closing Date: Jun 19, 2017
Running Time: 01:30
The Capitol Steps

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Playing @
Peter J Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space
70 East Fourth Street, New York City, NY 100025
The Capitol Steps: America's Premiere Political Musical Satire Troupe is a political comedy show that offers a mix of song and standup, lampooning modern political leaders and taking on the major issues of the day. Originally made up of congressional staffers, the past 2 decades have seen the "Steps" harvest the talent of finely tuned musical-theatre professionals from around the country.

Since they began, the Capitol Steps have recorded 35 albums, including the soon to be released, "Orange Is The New Barack.

The group was born in December, 1981
when some staffers for Senator Charles Percy were planning entertainment for a Christmas party. Their first idea was to stage a nativity play, but in the whole Congress they couldn't find three wise men or a virgin. So, they decided to dig into the headlines of the day, and they created song parodies & skits which conveyed a special brand of satirical humor.
Off BroadwayPlay - ComedyMusicalPerformance Art
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 16

Performance Schedule

SUNDAY, JUNE 18th @ 3:30 & 7 PM


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$45.00 - $65.00

Accessibility

  • Restroom

    Restrooms with accessible features are located inside the Sharp Theatre and on the Thalia level.
  • Assisted Listening System

    We offer infrared hearing devices that can be used in any seat during any performance in the Sharp or Thalia. The devices are free We do not currently use looping devices.
  • Wheelchair Info

    In the Sharp for those in need, we have designated wheelchair-accessible seating as well as a ramp with access to the orchestra section. The Thalia Theatre is accessible via elevator from the main lobby or through the side entrance located on 95th. Ramps are available on either side of our Theatre
  • Elevator/Escalator

    The lobby elevator serves all levels of Symphony Space.
  • Parking

    Public Parking at 169 West 95th Street (special rate: $25 for 6 hours with your Symphony Space ticket stub) and Convenient Parking both provide easy and reasonably-priced access to our venue.
  • Telephone

    None on premises

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