Mr. Obama Goes To Washington: Topical Musical Comedy
Woman's National Democratic Club (1526 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036)
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The last date listed for Mr. Obama Goes To Washington was Thursday April 2, 2009 / 11:30pm.
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The best part of the show was the musician, who was very talented on the portable piano and had a great deal of spirit. He chimed in with a few nice musical touches.Written on Apr 04 2009
The presenter could not be called a singer because he really had little voice left and because he did not memorize his lyrics. The show began twenty minutes late, lasted half an hour before the intermission, and concluded with less than half an hour. Since the current political situation abounds in material for political satire, I was very disappointed that his material was so outdated. For example he had a song about Hillary Clinton as a Presidential candidate and several songs about Dick Cheney (only one of which was funny). While he had some interesting songs listed on the program, he did not include them. For the Madoff listing he said that he had not yet worked up the lyrics. I think he needs to get his act together to continue as a political and musical satirist, esp. to politically sophisticated audiences who would attend such an event at the National Women's Democratic Club. After talking to other audience members, I believe my view represents most of their opinions as well.
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Trevis Markle
Ken Rynne delivered an excellent satirical musical revue to a responsive audience that demanded (and got) an encore. His material is timely and targeted appropriately to Washington political junkies. The performance was greatly enhanced by the contribution of his superb piano accompanist.Written on Apr 06 2009
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Zor Conn
Was Rynne drunk? Over-medicated? He mangled words/misspoke/ and acted inappropriately. Very disappointing, amateurish performance, though some of the lyrics were clever. Lamaestra was the star of the show.Written on Apr 04 2009
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Goldstar Member
One man show. He has a nice voice. Unfortunately, his songs were rarely funny and he did not even have his own song words memorized.Written on Apr 03 2009
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<p>Mr. Obama Goes To Washington is an evening of witty, topical and musical political and social satire, performed by former Hill staffer/Capitol Steps performer/recovering lawyer Ken Rynne, and keyboard sidekick Sean Collins. The show features musical political comedy in the tradition of Tom Lehrer, the Capitol Steps and Mark Russell.</p>
About the Ticket Supplier: Planet Washington
Planet Washington believes laughter is the best medicine and we need our Rx refilled on a daily basis. Even the lawyers. Especially the lawyers. Be fair &/or balanced. Roast but never burn. Never serve red wine with fish. Keep it clean. Funniest ex-lawyer & Capitol Hill intern Ken Rynne & pianist Frank Plumer spoof politics, pop culture, & all that passes for "news" in Washington, a planet unto itself, & beyond.