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CAUCUS! THE MUSICAL â Original Cast Recording features all twelve songs by the original cast of the premiere production which opened December 27, 2007 at the State Historical Museum Theatre in Des Moines, Iowa.

When an Iowa farmer and his family become the darlings of the national media because they represent the "typical Iowa caucus-goers," the major presidential candidates realize they must do anything to win their votes! As the stakes become higher, the family becomes more fractured and the candidates become more desperate...until a very chaotic gathering provides a moment of clarity for everyone. If you've spent any time in Iowa during "caucus season," or if you reside in one of the other 49 states and wondered why an undersized state plays an oversized role in the presidential selection process, you'll recognize and laugh along with all of the songs that depict these colorful characters and the hilarious situations in which they find themselves!

CAUCUS! THE MUSICAL was created and produced entirely by Iowa theatre artists, played to 15 sold-out/standing ovation performances in its premiere production, and is currently scheduled for production at numerous theatres across the country. For more information about the play, visit www.caucusthemusical.com or do an internet search of âCAUCUS THE MUSICALâ and read/view one of the more than 200 feature stories in the national media (including links to stories on The CBS Evening New, ABCâs Nightline, CNN and Fox News).

âThe hottest new musical in the country is in cold, wintry Des Moines.â â The Washington Post, December 27, 2007.

âA real winnerâ¦Fordâs script and remarkably catchy score carry the showâ¦The Tough Question Sidestep (is) a jazzy tour de force worthy of âChicagoâ.â â The Des Moines Register, January 2, 2008

âThe crowd howled over the songsâ¦the show became an underground hit.â â The Los Angeles Times, October 8, 2007

âThe show does an excellent job of capturing the ridiculousness of the political processâ¦the production doesnât miss a beat.â â The Huffington Post, December 28, 2007

âAs astute as it is audaciousâ¦the script is full of lyrical gemsâ¦twelve songs in the show â eleven brilliantly hysterical and one thoughtful.â â Fosterâs.com, January 10, 2008

âThere is no greater humor than humor based in truth, which is what makes this musical comedy so hilarious. My favorite number, âThe Tough Question Sidestep,â should seriously be released by a major label â it puts Denis Learyâs âIâm an Assholeâ to shame â along with âGet off Your Sorry Ass and Vote,â the showâs closing number.â â The Wire, January 10, 2008