Hail to the Thief

All hail to the thief!

—Radiohead, 2+2=5

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.

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.

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