Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Obama Musical '44' Heads to New York After Successful Runs
A musical comedy called '44', which is about Barack Obama's presidency, is coming to New York!
The show has already been a hit in Chicago and Los Angeles, with lots of famous people going to see it.
The writer, Eli Bauman, says the musical is like the story of Obama that you won't find in history books.
It will start with previews in October and the show's run is set to be at The Daryl Roth Theatre.
The show was so popular in Los Angeles that it ran longer than planned.
A satirical musical comedy titled '44' about Barack Obama's presidency is coming to New York.
The musical, written and directed by Eli Bauman, follows successful runs in Chicago and Los Angeles.
The Off-Broadway engagement will begin previews on October 14 at The Daryl Roth Theatre.
The musical tells the story of Obama, as remembered by Joe Biden, according to the writer.
The Los Angeles run at the Kirk Douglas Theatre was extended due to high demand and celebrity attendance.
- Who
- Written and directed by Eli Bauman
- What
- A musical comedy about Barack Obama's presidency
- When
- Previews begin October 14
- Where
- The Daryl Roth Theatre in New York
- Why
- To bring the story of Obama's presidency to a wider audience
- Title
- 44 – The Musical
- Subject
- Barack Obama's presidency
- Writer/Director
- Eli Bauman
- Venue
- The Daryl Roth Theatre
- Location
- New York
- Previews Begin
- October 14
- Engagement Length
- Eight weeks