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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.

Photos: 44 - THE MUSICAL at The Daryl Roth Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025

44 – THE MUSICAL is currently playing at The Daryl Roth Theatre. 44 is a satirical look at the rise and presidency of Barack Obama, as well as the eccentric political characters he met along the way. See photos here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 16, 2025
by - Sep 16, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 16, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

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! 

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.

Interview: Eli Bauman of 44 THE MUSICAL at Kirk Douglas Theatre
by Amanda Callas - Feb 25, 2025

Eli Bauman talks about the musical comedy he wrote, composed and directs, 44, The Unofficial, Unsanctioned Obama Musical, playing at the Kirk Douglas Theatre through March 23rd.

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.

Video: Original Veruca Salt Introduces 5th Demo Track from WILLY'S CANDY SPECTACULAR
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 16, 2024

Julie Dawn Cole, the original Veruca Salt actress, introduces the music video for 'I WAS NEVER THAT WAY' from the satirical musical WILLYS CANDY SPECTACULAR in the video here!

AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' Comes to Laguna Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2024

Laguna Playhouse presents the first show of the new year with the roof-raising musical revue, AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', music by Thomas “Fats” Waller. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!