Capitol Fools
Cincinnati Arts Association
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DateFeb 21 - 22, 2025
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VenueAronoff Center
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LocationJarson-Kaplan Theater
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Ticket PricesStarting at $60.00
10% off Groups 10 or more -
AvailabilityOn Sale Now
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Seating ChartView Seating Chart
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Sponsors
Event Details
The Capitol Fools hold up a mirror to our crazy political culture, providing hilarious song parodies and foolish reflections that continue to inspire belly-laughs. Audiences will see former members of the popular American political-satire group Capitol Steps performing all the beloved bits, the mind-boggling backward-talking spoonerisms, break-neck costume changes, over-the-top impressions, and all-new song parodies reflecting current news.
The Capitol Steps started in 1981 by some staffers in Illinois Senator Charles Percy’s office to provide Christmas party entertainment and to rib the people that employed them. Soon, they were touring the nation chronicling the humor found in current events through clever song parodies.
When the Capitol Steps called it quits in 2021 after nearly 40 years, an intrepid group of former Capitol Steps cast members and the co-writer chose not to go quietly into that good night. This band of fools reflected on a world without musical, or political satire, and didn’t like what they saw. And just like that the Capitol Fools were born.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE PERFORMANCES
During American Sign Language (ASL) performances, skilled theatrical Interpreters translate spoken words and/or sung lyrics into sign language to assist guests with understanding the performance. The Interpreters work with a Deaf ASL Consultant to translate the production into American Sign Language. The audience can see both the Interpreters and the stage action simultaneously from a designation area of the performance space.
To request an ASL performance, contact us at (513) 977-4157 or ticketing@cincinnatiarts.org.
To ensure that we can accommodate your request, please contact us at least three weeks prior to the performance date.
AUDIO-DESCRIBED PERFORMANCES
Audio description is a live narration of the visual aspects of the performance broadcast to visually impaired guests who wear a small receiver (headset). This narration includes pre-show descriptions of the theatre and other important aspects of the performance such as actions, sets, costumes, performers’ body language, and more.
To request an audio-described performance, contact us at (513) 977-4157 or ticketing@cincinnatiarts.org.
To ensure that we can accommodate your request, please contact us at least three weeks prior to the performance date.
AGE RECOMMENDATION
We recommend 13+ years of age.
RUNTIME
Approximately One Hour 45 Minutes with an intermission.
FEES AND CHARGES
Service charges and fees apply to online and telephone ticket sales, and also may apply at the ticket office for some events. These charges and fees help support the Cincinnati Arts Association's not-for-profit mission to maintain the Aronoff Center and Music Hall, to present a wide variety of visual and performing arts experiences, and to provide arts education opportunities to tens of thousands of students and adults in the Tri-state region.
PURCHASE POLICIES
No refunds, unless otherwise specified.
If your performance is postponed or rescheduled, we will automatically move your tickets to the new performance date(s). If you are unable to attend the new dates, we will work with you to find a solution, which may include, without limitation, an exchange into an alternate performance or a credit for a future performance.
THEATER ETIQUETTE
For the comfort and enjoyment of your fellow audience members, and to not distract those around you and/or the performers onstage, please:
- Turn off your cell phone and/or other noise making devices. The sound and light from these items can be disruptive. If you use your cell phone at intermission, turn it off before the performance begins again.
- Refrain from singing along or making loud disruptive comments during the performance. Although we want you to be engaged, this type of behavior can be very disturbing to others in the audience and onstage.
- Cooperate with our helpful ushers and front-of-house staff. They are here to assist you and ensure the safety and enjoyment of our guests. Should you need any assistance during the performance, do not hesitate ask them for help.
- Be patient with the restroom and concessions lines. We know the lines are long, and the space may be tight, but everyone always gets their turn before the performance begins.
- Be courteous and respectful of others when consuming concessions.
NOTE: Guests who are disturbing those around them may be asked to leave the venue.
Thank you for your cooperaton in helping us provide a comfortable, entertaining, and enjoyable experience for all our guests! We all have a part to play.