[tws]

Recently, I had a strange flashback to Choking Victim's song "500 Channels," as it taught me the word 'sycophant' when I was 16 years old. That word showed up in Brock Holmes' closing number to this year's Hexagon show "Stars and Gripes Forever." I asked him where he fished that word from for his lyrics; he admitted there was a rhyming dictionary somewhere in there. At this point in the musical comedy revue's run, I'm willing to forgive it. The show's been going so well, and there's still 8 performances left, and I don't think any shows are sold out yet, though the two Saturday and Sunday shows remaining are pretty close, so get your tickets now if you want to see it.

For those of you who aren't familiar, Hexagon is a non-profit organization that puts on a big musical comedy revue every year. It's written by and geared towards an older audience, which is appropriate given the whole Capital Steps-type aesthetic. Granted, a vast majority of Hexagon's material is original, unlike the C.S. schlockmeisters. I've been trying to get Hexagon to start a massive beef with Capitol Steps, but these people are too "sophisticated." Fortunately, there's enough irreverent stuff in this year's show "Stars & Gripes" forever to make for quality entertainment.

The long and short of it is, you should come and check it out. It all goes to a worthy cause, just make sure to let me know if you're coming so I come out and say hi after the show. Here are the details, kids.

HEXAGON 2008: STARS AND GRIPES FOREVER
MARCH 7, 8 at 8PM ($30)
MARCH 9 at 2:30PM ($30)
MARCH 12-15 at 8PM ($25-$30)
MARCH 16 at 2:30 PM ($30)

THE ELLINGTON THEATRE
3500 R ST. NW
WASHINGTON, DC