“44 -The Musical” The Hit Satirical Comedy Featuring the Presidency of Barack Obama

Following its acclaimed, sold-out runs in Chicago and LA, the smash-hit musical comedy 44 -THE MUSICAL will return to Chicago for a second term, playing at The Studebaker Theater in the historic Fine Arts Building, August 23 – September 21, 2025, 410 South Michigan Avenue.

44–THE MUSICAL is a satirical look at the rise and tenure of President Obama, as well as the eccentric political characters he met along the way. Its a hilarious satire feat of the Obama you won’t read about in history books… because 44 is the story of Obama as Joe Biden ‘kinda-sorta’ remembers it.

44–THE MUSICAL – (TRAILER)

In its first L.A. run in 2023, 44 took home seven BroadwayWorld L.A. Awards, including Best Musical, Best Ensemble, Best Direction of a Musical (Eli Bauman), Best Lead Performer of a Musical (T.J. Wilkins), Best Supporting Performer of a Musical (Chad Doreck), Best Musical Direction (Anthony Brewster) and Best Choreography (Miss James Alsop).

44-THE MUSICAL shattered box office records and proved to be a mega hit during its recent extended run at the Kirk Douglas Theater in Los Angeles. The show quickly became a must-see event, drawing in an eclectic mix of fans — from longtime theater lovers to many experiencing a live show for the first time. Celebrity attendees have included Stevie Wonder, Martin Short, Larry David, Congressman Adam Schiff, Martin Lawrence, Wanda Sykes, Tobey Maguire, Dionne Warwick, Bill Burr, Vivica A. Fox among many others.

44 is written, composed, and directed by Eli Bauman, and is produced by Bauman alongside his partner and fellow Lead Producer, Monica Saunders-Weinberg (Hana Black Productions), in association with Anthony “Brew” Brewster, Steve McKeever (Hidden Beach Recordings), Conrad Bauer, and Shanice & Kerry Gordy. Tickets start at $44 and are on sale now at https://44theobamamusical.com/tickets.

The performance schedule for 44-The Musical in Chicago:
Previews: August 23-27, 2025: All Orchestra seats $44 (plus fees)
Saturday, August 23 at 7:30pm
Sunday, August 24 at 7:30pm
Tuesday, August 26 at 7:30p,
Wednesday, August 27 at 7:30pm

Regular run: August 28-September 21
Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7:30pm
Thursdays (August 28 & September 18 ONLY) at 7:30pm
Fridays at 7:30pm
Saturdays at 2:30pm and 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:30pm