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44 - THE MUSICAL Extends For Four Weeks Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2025

The smash-hit musical comedy, 44 – THE MUSICAL has announced a four-week extension. The musical played to sold-out audiences in Chicago and Los Angeles and has been playing to sold-out audiences in New York since first preview in October.

T.J. Wilkins, Shanice, and Chad Doreck Will Lead 44 - THE MUSICAL Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2025

Complete casting has been announced for the musical comedy, 44 – THE MUSICAL, that will play The Daryl Roth Theatre or a limited eight-week engagement beginning in October.

Review: 44 THE MUSICAL at The Studebaker Theater
by Zac Thriffiley - Sep 7, 2025

Returning to the Windy City for a second term after a critically acclaimed run last August, 44 ('The Obama Musical') already feels like an artifact from a different, more optimistic time.

T.J. Wilkins, Shanice and More To Lead 44- THE MUSICAL at The Studebaker Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2025

Following its acclaimed, sold-out runs in Chicago and LA, the smash-hit musical comedy 44 -THE MUSICAL returns to Chicago for a second term, playing at The Studebaker Theater in the historic Fine Arts Building, August 23 – September 21, 2025.

44 - THE OBAMA MUSICAL to Return to LA and Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2025

44 -THE OBAMA MUSICAL will return for second terms, first returning to the Kirk Douglas Theatre and then The Sutdebaker Theater in Chicago. Learn more and see how to attend.

Video: Shanice & TJ Wilkins Perform 'The One' From 44 THE MUSICAL
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 19, 2025

Shanice & TJ Wilkins recently visited Sherri to perform 'The One' from 44 The Musical, now playing at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. The duo star as Michelle and Barack Obama in the musical, which is a satirical look at the rise and presidency of Barack Obama. Watch the performance!

Photos: 44 THE MUSICAL Opens at the Kirk Douglas  Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2025

44 The Musical is now playing at the Kirk Douglas  Theatre. The production officially opened on Thursday, February 27th and performances will run through  March 23rd, 2025. Check out photos from opening night here! 

T.J. Wilkins, Shanice & More to Star in Obama Musical 44 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2025

The cast has been revealed for 44, the Obama musical, which will play at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in February. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

44 - THE unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL Makes Philadelphia Premiere This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024

The acclaimed musical comedy 44 - THE unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL (As Told Through the Hazy Recollection of Joe Biden), premieres in Philadelphia starting October 29th, bringing humor to politics in the thick of election season.

44 - THE UNOFFICIAL, UNSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL Extends in Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2024

44 - THE unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL (As Told Through the Hazy Recollection of Joe Biden) has been extended in Chicago. Learn how to purchase tickets.

44 - THE UNOFFICIAL, UNSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL is Coming to Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2024

44 - THE unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL is set to premiere in Chicago, offering a unique and humorous take on the life and times of the 44th President of the United States. Learn how to purchase tickets.

44 �" THE (un)OFFICIAL, (un)SANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL To Have Invited New York Premiere Showcase
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2024

44 – THE (un)OFFICIAL, (un)SANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL will have its New York premiere showcase on June 24, 25, and 26, offering a unique theatrical experience centered around the former President.

Photos: First Look At A CINDERELLA CHRISTMAS At Laguna Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2023

Laguna Playhouse and Lythgoe Family Productions present A CINDERELLA CHRISTMAS, written by Kris Lythgoe, directed by Bonnie Lythgoe, musical direction by Andy Street, and choreography by Becca Sweitzer. See photos from the production.

A CINDERELLA CHRISTMAS Comes to the Laguna Playhouse Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2023

Laguna Playhouse presents A CINDERELLA CHRISTMAS, written by Kris Lythgoe, directed by Bonnie Lythgoe, musical direction by Andy Street, and choreography by Becca Sweitzer.

Interview: Eli Bauman Discusses Return of 44 �" THE unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL
by Gil Kaan - Sep 30, 2023

Eli Bauman’s 44 - THE unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL re-opens October 13, 2023 at The Bourbon Room (with previews beginning October 11th). Eli himself directs his reimagined satire of the Obama campaign with the cast led by T.J. Wilkins as Barack and Shanice as Michelle , with Kevin Bailey, Larry Cedar, Chad Doreck, Kelley Dorney, Summer Nicole Greer, Jane Papageorge, Dino Shorté , Jeff Sumner and Michael Uribes. Understudies include Marqell Edward Clayton and Herman Cain, Scott Kruse as Mitch McConnell and Lindsey Graham.

44 �" THE UNOFFICIAL, UNSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL Returns For A Third Term At The Bourbon Room Hollywood
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 2, 2023

Eli Bauman, Monica Saunders-Weinberg, MB Artists, and Michael Donovan will present the return of 44 - THE unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL (As Told Through the Hazy Recollection of Joe Biden), for a limited engagement at The Bourbon Room Hollywood.

EXORCISTIC The Rock Musical Extends At The Three Clubs Hollywood
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2023

Get ready to be thrilled by the must-see rock musical experience of 2023! EXORCISTIC The Rock Musical returns to The Three Clubs Hollywood for a limited run, featuring powerhouse rock tunes, iconic imagery, and a talented cast. Book your tickets now!

Interview: EXORCISTIC's Choreographer Camal Pugh Always Excited to Extract Budding Talent
by Gil Kaan - Aug 8, 2023

HRS Productions and Orgasmico’s Exorcistic: The Unauthorized Rock Musical Parody of The Exorcist has taken up residence at Three Clubs in Hollywood playing Fridays and Saturdays through September 22, 2023. This original rock musical co-directed by Chadd McMillan and Alli Miller-Fisher, features book, lyrics and music by Michael Shaw Fisher. Camal Pugh choreographed the triple-threat cast of: Nick Bredosky, Brian Logan Dales, Kim Dalton, Frankie Grande, Emma Hunton, Mitchell Gerrard Johnson, Janaya Mahealani Jones, Jesse Merlin, Michael Shaw Fisher, Leigh Wullf and Gabby Sanalitro. Rotating Diva guests include: Carly Jibson, Garret Clayton, Jeff Sumner, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Elle Deran, Matt Shively and Brendan Hunt. Camal took some time between his teaching and creating to answer a few of my queries.

Review: EXORCISTIC: THE ROCK MUSICAL at The Three Clubs On Vine
by Tracey Paleo - Jul 10, 2023

Ten years after its premiere, EXORCISTIC has made a breathtaking return. And as a nod to the 50th Anniversary of “The Exorcist” (the movie), opening night was nothing less than a perfect display of limelight infused celluloid send-up.

Emma Hunton, Frankie Grande, And Brian Logan Dales Star In EXORCISTIC THE ROCK MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2023

BEST MUSICAL WINNER of the Hollywood Fringe Festival 2013 returns ten years later to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Exorcist with an original rock musical that'll make your head spin and your bed shake! We watch as the dysfunctional Orgasmico Theatre Company dissects the film's cultural relevance, its controversial themes, the 1970s mentality, and pack their pretentious theories all into one big blasphemous rock musical parody that allows them to break the fourth wall and engage the audience.