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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.

Interview: Eli Bauman on the 'Absurd and High-Stakes' 44 - THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2025

Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Eli Bauman, the writer, composer, director, and producer for 44- The Musical, the satirical Barack Obama musical, Off-Broadway.

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.

Interview: Stars T.J. Wilkins, Shanice, & Chad Doreck of 44: THE OBAMA MUSICAL
by Shari Barrett - May 11, 2025

44: The Obama Musical is returning for second terms at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City from May 2 – June 22, 2025, and then at The Studebaker Theater in the historic Fine Arts Building in Chicago from 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 FOOTLOOSE at The Colony Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 3, 2024

Footloose is currently running at The Colony Theatre in Burbank, CA through March 17th. Check out photos from the production here!

Interview: Barry Pearl's FOOTLOOSE & Always Fancy-Free
by Gil Kaan - Feb 21, 2024

Panic! Productions & BarCinBoo Productions’ Footloose the Musical will open at the Colony Theatre March 2, 2024 (with previews beginning March 1st). Barry Pearl directs with co-director/choreographer Michelle Elkin. Barry managed to free up some time to give me some behind-the-scenes of Footloose.

Cast and Designers Set For FOOTLOOSE at The Colony Theatre In Burbank
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2024

The Colony Theatre  will present the Panic! and BarCinBoo production of Footloose the Musical March 1–17.

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.

44 �" THE UNOFFICIAL, UNSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL to Return to The Bourbon Room Hollywood
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2023

44 – THE unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL (As Told Through the Hazy Recollection of Joe Biden) is returning to The Bourbon Room Hollywood this Spring.