Gridiron Show

Gridiron Show The Capital Correspondents Association's long-running satire of Louisiana politics and government Former Gov.

Since 1952, the Capital Correspondents Association annually has taken a satirical look at the political events members have covered during the previous 12 months. That fresh perspective on the government we all know and love is shared through skits and songs written and performed by the group’s members in what we call the Gridiron Show. In some of the more outrageous skits, the budget has been per

sonified as the carnivorous Audrey II from “Little Shop of Horrors,” the 1987 gubernatorial candidates were the characters from “Wizard of Oz” and a recap of former Gov. Edwin Edwards’ indictment became a rock opera that melded The Who’s “Tommy” and Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody.”
. Cast members have played dancing chickens and kangaroos, sickly Chinese crawfish and Jabba the Hutt. Mike Foster usually was portrayed as a biker or hunter, the “actors” who appeared as former Gov. Edwin Edwards have worn everything from riverboat gambler’s attire to prison stripes over the years, and former Attorney General Billy Guste always was costumed wearing a tutu (for reasons no one remembers). Many of our audience members have been attending each year for decades, and we begin fielding calls about the date of the show several months in advance as they begin planning their annual outing with friends. Some of our cast members also have been with the show for decades, allowing audience members to become familiar with the people whose work they are accustomed to reading or seeing in a much more serious context. The atmosphere at the Nicholson Post American Legion often resembles the tailgate parties which most people usually associate with sports events in Louisiana. Some of the larger groups even enjoy decorating their tables for the event.

Thank you to everybody who came to the show Friday. Your support made it possible for us to award the Ed Anderson memori...
03/24/2025

Thank you to everybody who came to the show Friday. Your support made it possible for us to award the Ed Anderson memorial scholarship to Patricia Caputo, a first generation college student at LSU and Tiger TV reporter.

03/20/2025

As a reminder for tomorrow: The bar is *cash only*! Yes, like physical paper money. The bar does not take cards.

Feel free to bring food, but no outside alcohol is permitted.

03/19/2025

Gridiron tickets are officially SOLD OUT. If you didn’t get tickets in time, there’s always next year!

One of the best parts of Gridiron is the music, which wouldn’t be possible without music master Julie Baxter Payer (and...
03/19/2025

One of the best parts of Gridiron is the music, which wouldn’t be possible without music master Julie Baxter Payer (and her husband Rob Payer, not pictured). Julie’s got plenty of great tunes this year, so be sure to grab your tickets for Friday’s show at gridironshowbr.org

🚨Last call for tickets 🚨 Get ‘em now before the last few are gone at gridironshowbr.org 📣📣📣
03/19/2025

🚨Last call for tickets 🚨 Get ‘em now before the last few are gone at gridironshowbr.org 📣📣📣

Gridiron returns Friday night; how will show treat governors, mayors, libraries?Tickets on sale now at gridironshowbr.or...
03/18/2025

Gridiron returns Friday night; how will show treat governors, mayors, libraries?

Tickets on sale now at gridironshowbr.org

BATON ROUGE — Local journalists are putting the final touches on this year's Gridiron Show, a series of sketches looking at current political affairs and, this year, honoring longtime Advocate columnist and cast member Smiley Anders, who died last year at age 86.

Louisiana reporters turn comedians for a night of political satire at the 73rd annual Gridiron ShowTickets on sale now a...
03/18/2025

Louisiana reporters turn comedians for a night of political satire at the 73rd annual Gridiron Show

Tickets on sale now at gridironshowbr.org

Current and former reporters gather in downtown Baton Rouge, not to break the latest news, but to rehearse for the 73rd annual Gridiron Show. The 2025 Gridiron Show takes place on March 21 at the American Legion Hall, 1515 S. Wooddale Blvd., Baton Rouge. Hosted by the Louisiana Capital Correspondent...

Meet the cast of Gridiron 2025! The show is made possible by Director Ronnie Stutes, Assistant Director Zhan Couvillion ...
03/17/2025

Meet the cast of Gridiron 2025! The show is made possible by Director Ronnie Stutes, Assistant Director Zhan Couvillion and Producer Gloria Leggio. Tickets for the March 21 show are on sale now at gridironshowbr.org

It wouldn’t really be Gridiron without a few skits about Governor Jeff Landry. The governor is currently played by Kelly...
03/16/2025

It wouldn’t really be Gridiron without a few skits about Governor Jeff Landry. The governor is currently played by Kelly P. Kissel, but here’s a look at Landry through the years. Tickets on sale now at gridironshowbr.org

Gridiron is not just about politics; we also perform skits making fun of other major news events, including those involv...
03/15/2025

Gridiron is not just about politics; we also perform skits making fun of other major news events, including those involving LSU sports. This year’s LSU skit will feature all the LSU athletics top brass. Tickets for the March 21 show on sale now at gridironshowbr.org

Gridiron is almost upon us and this year’s show is a special one, as we’re honoring the late Smiley Anders. You may know...
03/14/2025

Gridiron is almost upon us and this year’s show is a special one, as we’re honoring the late Smiley Anders. You may know Smiley from his delightful Advocate columns, but he was also a talented actor who starred in the show for many years. His widow, known to his readers as Lady Katherine, will be joining us and looks forward to meeting his fans before the show! Tickets on sale now at gridironshowbr.org

Gridiron Show honoring longtime columnist Smiley Anders set for March 21:“Anders' widow, Katherine Scales Anders, known ...
03/12/2025

Gridiron Show honoring longtime columnist Smiley Anders set for March 21:

“Anders' widow, Katherine Scales Anders, known to readers as "Lady Katherine," invites readers to participate in "Send it in to Smiley" by submitting an item similar to those sent in by readers to the column over the almost 45 years Anders wrote it.

The submissions will be displayed at the Gridiron show alongside a picture board and other memorabilia of Smiley's career. Items should be e-mailed to [email protected], including the sender's name and city. They should be original to the submitter or indicate a source. Submissions may be edited for length or clarity.”

Do you have a tidbit you wish you could send to Smiley?

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