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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.

44 �" THE (un)OFFICIAL, (un)SANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL To Have Invited New York Premiere Showcase
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2024

44 – THE (un)OFFICIAL, (un)SANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL will have its New York premiere showcase on June 24, 25, and 26, offering a unique theatrical experience centered around the former President.

Greenway Arts Alliance Announces One-Week Extension For I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2024

Due to popular demand, Greenway Arts Alliance has announced a one-week extension for I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER, based on the #1 New York Times Bestseller novel of the same name by Erika L. Sánchez.

Greenway Arts Alliance Announces I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER Cast & Creative Team
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 20, 2024

Greenway Arts Alliance has announced the cast and creative team for I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER, adapted for the stage by Isaac Gómez (Steppenwolf Theatre's La Ruta, Off-Brodway's the way she spoke, Netflix's Narcos: Mexico, Kings of America) and directed by Sara Guerrero (UCI'sThe Sweetheart Deal, The Playhouse's She Kills Monsters).

Interview: Eli Bauman Discusses Return of 44 �" THE unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL
by Gil Kaan - Sep 30, 2023

Eli Bauman’s 44 - THE unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL re-opens October 13, 2023 at The Bourbon Room (with previews beginning October 11th). Eli himself directs his reimagined satire of the Obama campaign with the cast led by T.J. Wilkins as Barack and Shanice as Michelle , with Kevin Bailey, Larry Cedar, Chad Doreck, Kelley Dorney, Summer Nicole Greer, Jane Papageorge, Dino Shorté , Jeff Sumner and Michael Uribes. Understudies include Marqell Edward Clayton and Herman Cain, Scott Kruse as Mitch McConnell and Lindsey Graham.

44 �" THE UNOFFICIAL, UNSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL Returns For A Third Term At The Bourbon Room Hollywood
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 2, 2023

Eli Bauman, Monica Saunders-Weinberg, MB Artists, and Michael Donovan will present the return of 44 - THE unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL (As Told Through the Hazy Recollection of Joe Biden), for a limited engagement at The Bourbon Room Hollywood.

44 �" THE UNOFFICIAL, UNSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL to Return to The Bourbon Room Hollywood
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2023

44 – THE unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL (As Told Through the Hazy Recollection of Joe Biden) is returning to The Bourbon Room Hollywood this Spring.

Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at A Noise Within
by Evan Henerson - Feb 19, 2023

Where the classics are concerned, L.A. doesn’t have any institution stronger than A Noise Within and if director Guillermo Cienfuegos, his wonderful actors and designers are working hard, they sure make it looks easy. From the first glimpse of that rampaged stage to the final dance, this MUCH ADO is an end-to-end delight.

Photos: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHIN' Opens This Weekend At A Noise Within
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2023

First look photos! Hilarious, profound and all-around irresistible, William Shakespeare’s quintessential rom-com, Much Ado About Nothing, gets the A Noise Within treatment as part of its “Daring to Love” season. 

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING to be Presented at A Noise Within in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2023

Hilarious, profound and all-around irresistible, William Shakespeare’s quintessential rom-com, Much Ado About Nothing, gets the A Noise Within treatment as part of its “Daring to Love” season.

44: The UnOFFICIAL, UnSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL To Have World Premiere At The Bourbon Room Hollywood
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2022

Eli Bauman, Monica Saunders Weinberg, MB Artists, and Michael Donovan proudly present the world premiere of 44 - The unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL, as told through the hazy recollection of Joe Biden.

Photos: Padua Playwright's World Premiere of THREE TABLES Comes to the Zephyr Theatre
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 30, 2022

Padua Playwrights presents the world premiere of the newest work from legendary poet/ playwright Murray Mednick. Performances of Mednick's darkly comic Three Tables, directed by the playwright, continue through May 22 at the Zephyr Theatre.

BWW Interview: Playwright Murray Mednick's Serving THREE TABLES & Much More
by Gil Kaan - Apr 21, 2022

Padua Playwrights world premieres poet/playwright Murray Mednick’s Three Tables April 23, 2022, at the Zephyr Theatre. The playwright himself directs the cast featuring Steve Apostolina, Eric Stanton Betts, Raquel Cain, Matt Gottlieb, Laura Liguori, Dennis Renard, Corey Rieger and Michael Uribes. I got the chance to throw a few questions at Murray on Three Tables, Padua Playwrights and his long history with Los Angeles theatre.

Padua Playwrights Presents World Premiere Of THREE TABLES Newest Work By Murray Mednick
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2022

Padua Playwrights presents the world premiere of the newest work from legendary poet/playwright Murray Mednick. Mednick directs his darkly comic Three Tables for a five-week run, April 23 through May 22, at the Zephyr Theatre on Melrose Avenue.

Photos: First Look at the World Premiere of DETAINED at Fountain Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2022

 How do families stay together, even when they are kept apart? Performances of Detained at Fountain Theatre will continue through April 10.

BWW Interview: Playwright France-Luce Benson on the World Premiere of DETAINED at the Fountain Theatre
by Shari Barrett - Feb 18, 2022

Certainly, almost every American can talk about how we are descendants of immigrants who dreamed of living in a free country and did whatever was necessary to arrive on our shores. As a direct descendant of four grandparents and one parent who escaped from Eastern Europe in the early 20th Century, when I read about the Fountain Theatre presenting the world premiere of DETAINED, written by The Lily's 2021 Lorraine Hansberry Award-winning playwright France-Luce Benson, 'a gripping new docudrama composed of a compilation of true stories that explores the rippling impact of mass deportations on families,' I knew I wanted to speak with her about her inspiration and vision for the play.

World Premiere of DETAINED Announced At The Fountain Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 21, 2022

How do families stay together, even when they are kept apart? The Fountain Theatre presents a gripping new docudrama, a compilation of true stories that explores the rippling impact of mass deportations on families. The world premiere of Detained, written by 2021 Lorraine Hansberry Award-winning playwright France-Luce Benson and directed by Mark Valdez, winner of the 2021 Zelda Fichandler Award, opens February 19 at the Fountain Theatre.