Woman's National Democratic Club (Washington, DC)
Mr. Obama Goes To Washington is an evening of witty, topical and musical political and social satire, performed by former Hill staffer and Capitol Steps performer Ken Rynne, with keyboard sidekick Sean Collins. The show features musical political comedy in the tradition of Tom Lehrer, the Capitol Steps and Mark Russell.
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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.
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current political situation abounds in material for political satire, I was very disappointed that his material was so outdated.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.
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.
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.
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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>
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 & "Karl Rove" look-alike pianist Sean Collins spoof politics, pop culture, & all that passes for "news" in Washington, a planet unto itself, & beyond.