Hope! – Das Obama Musical

Jahrhunderthalle, a venue in Frankfurt, Germany, where Hope! – Das Obama Musical premiered

Hope! – Das Obama Musical (English: Hope! - The Obama Musical) is a German musical inspired by the personal life and career of U.S. President Barack Obama, from his time in Chicago, Illinois, until the 2008 U.S. presidential election.[1][2] The show premiered on January 17, 2010, at Frankfurt's Jahrhunderthalle, a 2,000-seat venue.[3][4] It is believed to be the first stage production portraying the life of a U.S. president while he is still serving in office.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Connolly, Kate (January 17, 2010). "Obama das musical makes a song and dance of US election". The Guardian. Retrieved January 18, 2010.
  2. Raz, Guy (January 17, 2010). "Yes You Can — See The New Obama Musical". All Things Considered. National Public Radio. Retrieved January 18, 2010.
  3. Schwammenthal, Daniel (January 19, 2010). "Obama Mia!". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved January 18, 2010.
  4. Tapper, Jake (January 18, 2010). "Ich Bin Ein Hope-Monger: Obama Musical Premieres in Germany". ABC News. Retrieved January 18, 2010.

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