See Us...Maybe?

The Capitol Steps normally perform every week in Washington, DC and around the country, but our schedule is being updated based on the latest health information on the coronavirus.

Wingman for Romance

Dating expert Amber Brooks says the Capitol Steps offer a bipartisan "heaping helping of romance on top of the laughs." Read her review and her advice for couples on mixing comedy, politics, and romance.

Where Is Kim Jong Un?

You can get inside info on North Korea from Dennis Rodman, or you can get it from us. See scenes from live performances on our YouTube channel.

Flip Your Words

Lirty Dies follows a great political tradition: You're not quite sure what you're hearing, and we're not quite sure what we're saying. If you'd like to follow along, you can read and hear many more Lirty Dies on our site. Or watch us live on YouTube.

Procrastinate more!

The Capitol Steps are on Instagram. Visit us to remember what live performances were. Or even follow us, if you dare.

Read the Reviews!

"Just Hysterical!"... Read how "neither party is safe from ridicule" — New Jersey Stage

Trump himself would "enjoy the show bigly" — in the News & Observer

"Capitol Steps make politics fun again" — review from The O'Colly.

"A machine gun of comedy" — review from DC Theatre Scene.

"Outrageously funny" — Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts.

"Great place to go on a date...Fair and balanced." — review from DC Metro Arts.

How are the Capitol Steps like the Trump Administration?

Read a CityBeat interview with co-founder Elaina Newport about how songwriters and performers keep up in these fast-paced times.

Say it Ain't So!

Our name was taken from a racy Washington scandal of the time we began, in 1981. Just recently, former congressional wife Rita Jenrette spoke out and denied the legend, 30 years later! We're sticking with her original story.



Info, Please!

If you're interested in hiring, interviewing, or indicting the Capitol Steps, turn to our media kit for graphics, clippings, awards, performance details and more.

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