Theater Review: ‘POTUS’ Unconvincing Feminism

A few weeks ago, I wrote about how America needs a new political satire — one based on national politics, that entertains by capturing the real nuances of how our leaders operate. Britain’s Yes Minister serves as an exemplar. It would be good civic education, besides being lucrative.

I recently came across an attempt at this ideal. One evening, while strolling in Midtown Manhattan, I passed the famous Shubert Theatre. Pasted all across its windows and walls were ads for POTUS, a new comedy. It was five minutes before the show was set to begin at 8:00 p.m. With great luck, I was able to purchase an orchestra-level seat for $99 (they normally sell for $250 — sometimes the late bird gets a juicy deal on his worm) and made it into the theater in time for the performance.

A few weeks ago, I wrote about how America needs a new political satire — one based on national politics, that entertains by capturing the real nuances of how our leaders operate. Britain’s Yes Minister serves as an exemplar. It would be good civic education, besides being lucrative.

I recently came across an attempt at this ideal. One evening, while strolling in Midtown Manhattan, I passed the famous Shubert Theatre. Pasted all across its windows and walls were ads for POTUS, a new comedy. It was five minutes before the show was set to begin at 8:00 p.m. With great luck, I was able to purchase an orchestra-level seat for $99 (they normally sell for $250 — sometimes the late bird gets a juicy deal on his worm) and made it into the theater in time for the performance.