| Capitol Steps | |
|---|---|
 A 2008 performance | |
| Medium | Television, theatre, radio, audio recordings |
| Nationality | American |
| Years active | 1981–2021 |
| Genres | Satire |
| Subject(s) | American politics, Washington, D.C., the U.S. federal government |
| Members | over 25 |
| Website | CapSteps.com |
The Capitol Steps was an American political-satire group that performed from 1981 to 2020.[1] Most of the Capitol Steps' material parodied well-known contemporary songs. The songs were interspersed with other routines, including a spoonerism routine ("Lirty Dies") near the end of each performance with innuendoes about recent scandals. They have released over 40 albums, primarily song parodies. Originally consisting of congressional staffers who performed around Washington, D.C., the troupe was later primarily made up of professional actors and singers. The Capitol Steps have performed on PBS, public radio and in small- and medium-size venues around the United States. On January 13, 2021, the Capitol Steps announced via Twitter that they were shutting down after 39 years of performing.
- ^ Hendrix, Steve (October 3, 2013). "Capitol Steps Go Into Comedy Overdrive During Government Shutdown". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 4, 2020.