| Gross National Product | |
|---|---|
| Medium | theatre |
| Nationality | American |
| Years active | 1980–2021 |
| Genres | Satire |
| Subject(s) | American politics, Washington, D.C., the U.S. federal government |
| Members | over 25 |
| Website | GNPcomedy.com |
Gross National Product, or GNP was an American political-satire group formed in 1980 and has performed in 45 states with long runs in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, but performed primarily in the Washington, DC area.[1][2][3] Show themes changed based on the current political climate and administration, illustrated by such titles as: "Man Without A Contra" (1987); "BushCapades" (1990); "Clintoons" (1992); "A Newt World Order" (1994); "Hell to the Chief"; "Son of a Bush" (2004); and "The Sound of Palin."[4][5][6]
GNP was founded by John Simmons who wrote and directed most of the shows. Simmons said of the writing, "When things change in the news, we change the revue as well. It's funny because it's topical."[7]
For a time in the 1980's, GNP scripts were also written by Josh Weinstein and Bill Oakley who later gained fame working on such shows as The Simpsons, Mission Hill and Futurama.
GNP aired five, half-hour comedy specials on Public Broadcasting, including "Mock the Vote" (1996).[8]
- ^ "The Stage is Alive with 'The Sound of Palin'". January 21, 2011.
- ^ "Gore More Years or Son of a Bush on Los Angeles: Get Tickets Now! | Theatermania - 5991". March 7, 2023.
- ^ "Son of a Bush on New York City: Get Tickets Now! | Theatermania - 107408". March 8, 2023.
- ^ https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/local/longterm/tours/scandal/gnpscand.htm
- ^ "Son of a Bush on New York City: Get Tickets Now! | Theatermania - 107408". March 8, 2023.
- ^ Gamarekian, Barbara (October 6, 1991). "The Capital Convenes After Dark". The New York Times.
- ^ "The Stage is Alive with 'The Sound of Palin'". January 21, 2011.
- ^ "Beltway Humor in San Francisco / Gross National Product opening at Plush Room". April 21, 1998.