Barack Obama

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY to Open Arden Theatre's New Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 2, 2026

Arden Theatre Company will open its new season in Philadelphia with GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY, a musical featuring Bob Dylan songs performed live by an actor-musician cast.

A GHOST IN YOUR EAR and More Set for Audible's September Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2026

Audible has a packed slate of new releases and live programming arriving this September, featuring everything from conversations with Barack Obama and a return to the fan-favorite Bobiverse to Colin Kaepernick's deeply personal story and more.

Spotlight: Broadway in Brighton Returns! See the 2026–2027 Season at OFC Creations Theatre
by BWW Special Offer - Aug 26, 2026

Six professional Broadway-caliber musicals featuring acclaimed performers from New York, Los Angeles, and beyond.

Bruce Wood Dance Dallas Unveils 2026-2027 Season Featuring Alice's Adventures In Wonderland and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2026

Bruce Wood Dance Dallas unveiled its 17th season, the first under Artistic Director Melissa M. Young, featuring eight programs, three premieres, and a new Shubert Foundation grant.

Rapsody Releases Fifth Studio Album GOD GOTTA AFRO & GOLD HOOPS
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026

Rapsody has released her fifth studio album, GOD GOTTA AFRO & GOLD HOOPS, a 16-track project recorded largely in Africa featuring Malice, George Clinton and Mr. Porter as executive producer.

Eight New Stadium Dates Added to The R&B Tour
by Rachel Stone - Aug 17, 2026

Eight new stadium dates added to The R&B Tour with tickets on sale August 24, including first-time stops in Baltimore, Cincinnati and Indianapolis.

October London Releases New Album LOVE ME FOR ME
by Rachel Stone - Aug 14, 2026

October London has released his new album LOVE ME FOR ME via Death Row Records/gamma, featuring a music video for the track Body Talk produced by Snoop Dogg and Soopafly.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago to Close Jacob's Pillow Festival Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2026

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago will return to Jacob's Pillow to close out the summer season with a mixed repertoire program featuring works by Nacho Duato, Aszure Barton, Gwen Verdon and Bob Fosse.

MY NEXT GUEST NEEDS NO INTRODUCTION Season 7 to Return on Netflix
by Rachel Stone - Aug 13, 2026

Netflix announced the seventh season of MY NEXT GUEST NEEDS NO INTRODUCTION WITH DAVID LETTERMAN, featuring conversations with Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, Jimmy Kimmel and Alex Honnold.

I KILLED ANDY BREITBART to Return to Apollo Theater Studio This September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2026

Pam Dickler's solo show about a Chicago theater producer's collision with national political controversy will return to The Apollo Theater Studio for a limited engagement.

Larry David Reimagines Obama's Tan Suit Moment in LIFE, LARRY AND THE PURSUIT OF UNHAPPINESS
by Rachel Stone - Aug 11, 2026

Larry David spoofs Barack Obama's tan suit controversy in a new sketch from LIFE, LARRY AND THE PURSUIT OF UNHAPPINESS, with Obama himself sharing the clip and joking the truth has finally come out.

LOW CUT CONNIE to Perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Tonight, Tour Runs Into Nov 20
by Rachel Stone - Aug 11, 2026

Low Cut Connie will make his Jimmy Kimmel Live! debut tonight, performing Can't Be Wrong from Livin in the USA, ahead of tour dates through New Orleans, Austin, Chicago and a Philadelphia finale on November 20.

Barack Obama Gives Larry David Notes in New Behind-the-Scenes Clip
by Rachel Stone - Aug 10, 2026

Barack Obama, executive producer of LIFE, LARRY AND THE PURSUIT OF UNHAPPINESS, offers Larry David notes on the series in a new behind-the-scenes clip from HBO Max.

A GREAT BOOK WITH BARACK OBAMA Podcast to Launch from Audible, Higher Ground
by Rachel Stone - Aug 10, 2026

Barack Obama will host a six-episode Audible podcast examining books that shaped his life, produced with Higher Ground as part of the companies' ongoing content partnership.

A Broadway Show With Every American President
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 23, 2026

Theatre has always intersected with politics, and the presence of American presidents in Broadway, off-Broadway, and regional theatre plays and musicals is a major part of this. Did you know that all of our heads of state have been featured in shows, whether as characters or as plot points that are part of the action? Dramatizing current and former leaders of our nation is a way to examine their affect on society at the time and how political events, even those of many years ago, still impact us all. 

Future to Release NO MISERY Video Shot in Tokyo
by Rachel Stone - Aug 6, 2026

Future has released a video for "No Misery," shot in Tokyo and directed by Loris Russier, alongside his 12th No. 1 album THE REAL ME.

ELIJAH ROCK: MEMORIES UNLEASHED to Play New Vic Theatre in Santa Barbara
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2026

Ensemble Theatre Company will present ELIJAH ROCK: MEMORIES UNLEASHED, a one-night concert of song and story featuring music from the Great American Songbook, jazz, and blues.

IN PURSUIT: LESSONS OF AMERICAN LEADERSHIP to Premiere on PBS
by Joshua Wright - Aug 3, 2026

PBS will premiere a new documentary special from Retro Report featuring Chief Justice John Roberts, Ken Burns, and Lonnie Bunch reflecting on lessons from American presidents and first ladies.

OCTOBER LONDON to Release New Album LOVE ME FOR ME, Single YOUR GIRL Out Now
by Joshua Wright - Jul 31, 2026

October London announced a forthcoming album titled LOVE ME FOR ME, alongside the release of a new single, YOUR GIRL, now available.

LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS: Common, Brittany Broski Featured in Clips
by Joshua Wright - Jul 28, 2026

NBC's Late Night with Seth Meyers released clips featuring Common discussing the Barack Obama Presidential Center and Silo, plus Brittany Broski on her Royal Court series and Broski Report podcast.