“44 – The musical”, a political satire that presents music, words and a book by the former member of Obama’s campaign staff, Eli Bauman, announced the distribution for his race in New York. The show will star Tj Wilkins as Barack Obama and Shanice like Michelle Obama, with Chad Doreck like Joe Biden. He will play the Daryl Roth Theater (101 East 15th Street) for a limited commitment of eight weeks from October 14.
Monica Saunders-Weinberg is a main producer alongside Bauman. The show is currently playing a yield at Chicago’s Studebaker Theater (410 South Michigan Avenue) until September 21. He will have an official press opening in New York on November 6 and will take place until December 7.
“I continue to pinch myself knowing that our dream of coming to New York and being in the Daryl Roth theater actually performs next month,” said Saunders-Weinberg. “Now, more than ever, we all need a way to come together, connect, feel joy and try to give meaning to the world in which we are. It is a real honor to make “44” on Broadway and to share it with everyone. ”
Wilkins appeared on NBC’s “The Voice”. Shanice is an award -winning R&B artist who appeared on “Flex & Shanice”. Doreck credits include “Altar Boyz”. The rest of the distribution includes Audri Bartholomew (U / S Voice of the People, Ted Cruz & Michelle Obama), Larry Cedar (Mitch McConnell), Summer Collins (Sarah Palin), Wilkie Ferguson III ((U / S Brother Abe & Herman Cain), Summer Nicole Greer (Hold of the People, U / S Clinton), Dino Short (Herman Cain), Chelsea Morgan Stock (U / S Clinton, Palin), Jeff Sumner (Lindsey Graham), Michael Uribes (Ted Cruz) and Ryan Williams (U / S Biden, McConnell, Graham, Cruz).
In addition to his work in politics, Bauman was a writer of “Maya & Marty” by NBC.
“In November 2021, I read my very first musical in the Los Angeles Valley,” said Bauman. “I had no idea if the musical was good, and I was shocked than any actor – and even less talented – want to be there. Four years later, six actors at first reading have made each production since – Chad Doreck, Dino Shorte, Larry Cedar, Michael Uribes, Jeff Sumner, and our Obama himself, Tj Wilkins, who has Sung Everymine, only one note since. ”
“In 2022, we had the chance to raise the incomparable Shanice to play Michelle Obama and later welcome Summer Nicole Greer, Jenna Pasttuzcek, Summer Collins, Audri Bartholemew and Ryan Williams with our group,` The Andrew Jackson ”, to our The “44” family for our closed counters in Los Angeles and Chicago, “continued Bauman.” It was among the most proud moments of my life to bring this crew, who put his faith in me years ago, and shed his heart in this show since, to the lively lights of New York and Daryl Roth Theater. »»
Directed by Bauman, the musical director is Anthony “Brew” Brewster with the choreography of Miss James Alsop.
“44” has a picturesque design of Julio Himede, a costume design of Matthew Hemesath, a lighting design from Nathan W. Scheuer and Natali Arco and a sound design by Jonathan A. Burke.
He presents the Band House of Vibe as “The Andrew Jackson Five” with Brewster (keyboards), Phillip “Fish” Fisher (battery), Corey Cofield (bass), Conrad Bauer (guitar) and Greg Raymond (keyboards). The music supervisor is Ferguson III.
“44” is produced in association with Brewster, Steve McKeever (Hidden Beach Recordings), Bauer and Shanice and Kerry Gordy. General management is the theatrical management of DR.
“44” examines the presidency of Obama, as well as the eccentric political characters who orbit the White House in his time. The producers joke, it is “the story of Obama like Joe Biden in a way in a way …”
“44” recently had a return commitment to the Kirk Douglas Theater in the spring of 2025. It was initially announced for four weeks, but was extended by eight weeks to meet demand, becoming the most profitable show in the history of the Kirk Douglas theater.
He attracted many celebrity guests, including Stevie Wonder, Martin Short, Larry David, representative Adam Schiff, Martin Lawrence, Wanda Sykes, Charlamagne Tha God, Tobey Maguire, Dionne Warwick, Bill Burr, Vivica A. Fox and the members of hot peppers Red Hot Chili, among others.
After her first race in Los Angeles in 2023, the musical won seven prize for Broadway World La, including the best musical, the set, the direction of a musical and musical direction and choreography.
