Hail to the Thief

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In musical theater, especially period pieces, it is common to emphasize the setting by having characters raise their voices in a song of sarcastic praise offered to the most hated political leader or leading figures of their day.

All hail to the thief! —Radiohead, 2+2=5

Not to be confused with the Radiohead album.

This can overlap with "The Villain Sucks" Song. Compare Protest Song.

Examples of Hail to the Thief include:

• "We'd Like to Thank You, Herbert Hoover" from Annie.
• "Merry Christmas Maggie Thatcher" from Billy Elliot.
• "Hosianna Rockefeller" from Happy End.
• "Sing Hubbard" from Regina.