Reviews & articles
'44:' The unofficial unsanctioned Obama musical set to premiere
With two weeks until the Democratic National Convention comes to Chicago, politics is taking center stage in the theater. Opening this week is a production called “44,” the unofficial unsanctioned Obama musical.
A musical comedy about Barack Obama hits the stage in Hollywood
“Sometimes you want to dance; you want to laugh and you want to sing along,” shared Shanice Wilson, who plays the former first lady. Wilson believes laughter is precisely what America needs – even for a couple of hours.
Review: “44 — The unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED Obama Musical” deliciously skewers Barack, Joe, Michelle and the gang
'44 — The Unofficial, UnSanctioned Obama Musical' takes a satirical look back at the Barack presidency
Barack Obama…the Musical? Former Campaign Staffer Elects to Bring His Show to Chicago in Advance of the DNC
Review: 44: The Obama Musical Is unOfficial and unSanctioned but Hilarious and Spot-on Musical Satire
The blistering “White House Love” kept the capacity crowd on its feet, lusting for more.
– LA Sentinel
Eli Bauman's creation is such a tour de force...'44' is a raucous, hilarious, show!
– Discover Hollywood Magazine
Hilarious...Every song sounds like a hit. It's not traditional show tunes, it's pop and R&B that are familiar yet fresh.
– Larchmont Buzz
Recommended! The musical satire is superbly realized.
– Stage Raw