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.
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.
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.
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!
Interview: T.J. Wilkins And Shanice of 44, THE MUSICAL at Kirk Douglas Theatre
by Amanda Callas - Feb 27, 2025
Broadway World talks with T.J. Wilkins and Shanice of 44, The unOfficial, unSanctioned Obama Musical, at the Kirk Douglas Theatre through March 23rd. Actor and singer T.J. Wilkins has performed with Stevie Wonder, The Jacksons, John Legend, and Beyoncé, shined on NBC’s The Voice, and been nominated for a Grammy for his song in Disney’s The Lion King. Shanice performed with Ella Fitzgerald at age 11, has collaborated with Kenny Loggins, Kenny Babyface Edmonds, Justin Timberlake, and Josh Groban, been nominated for Grammys for her bestselling, chart-topping albums, and starred in her own reality show on the Oprah Winfrey Network.
Interview: Chad Doreck of 44, THE MUSICAL at Kirk Douglas Theatre
by Amanda Callas - Feb 26, 2025
44, The unOfficial, unSanctioned Obama Musical, is a comedy starring award-winning film, theatre, and TV actor and singer Chad Doreck as Joe Biden. You can see Chad Doreck starring on Dead Ringers (recurring opposite Rachel Weisz), HBO’s Grey Matter, Ryan Murphy’s Hollywood and the hit Netflix sitcom The Upshaws. 44 runs at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City through March 23rd. Chad Doreck talks with Broadway World about playing former president Joe Biden.
Interview: Monica Saunders-Weinberg of 44 THE MUSICAL at Kirk Douglas Theatre
by Amanda Callas - Feb 26, 2025
44 The Musical, is an award-winning comedy produced by Monica Saunders-Weinberg, a devoted philanthropist, international property investor, and film and theatre producer. 44 runs at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City through March 23rd. Monica Saunders-Weinberg shares her journey producing 44 with BroadwayWorld.
Photos/Video: First Look at Pasadena Playhouse's JELLY'S LAST JAM
by Joshua Wright - Jun 3, 2024
Get a first look at Pasadena Playhouse's new production of the Tony Award winning musical Jelly’s Last Jam, now on stage through through June 23, 2024. The production features a book by George C. Wolfe, music by Jelly Roll Morton, and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead with musical adaptation and additional music composed by Luther Henderson.
Interview: John Clarence Stewart's the Jelly in JELLY'S LAST JAM
by Gil Kaan - May 28, 2024
Next up at the Pasadena Playhouse, the Tony Award-winning Jelly’s Last Jam opening June 2, 2024 (with previews starting May 29th). Kent Gash directs the cast led by John Clarence Stewart as Jelly Roll Morton, Cress Williams, Jasmine Amy Rogers; Wilkie Ferguson III, Karole Foreman, Eric B. Anthony, Doran Butler, Chante Carmel, Cyd Charisse Glover-Hill, Summer Nicole Greer, Janaya Jones, Grasan Kingsberry, Amber Liekhus, Davon Rashawn, Joe Aaron Reid, Naomi C. Walley and Hannah Yosef. I had the chance to chat with John Clarence while he was navigating Los Angeles traffic.
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals for JELLY'S LAST JAM at Pasadena Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - May 21, 2024
Get a first look at rehearsals for the new production of the Tony Award winning musical Jelly’s Last Jam at Pasadena Playhouse, featuring a book by George C. Wolfe, music by Jelly Roll Morton, and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead with musical adaptation and additional music composed by Luther Henderson.