44: The Unofficial, Unsanctioned Obama Musical

Silhouette of Barack Obama in front of a glowing number '44' with stars and stripes, accompanied by the text 'CTG FWD' at the bottom.

Barack Obama's election changed history. And as we can clearly see, it also ended racism forever! But 44 is the story of Obama you won't read about in history books...because history books are now banned in most states. But also because 44 is the story of Obama as Joe Biden kinda sorta remembers it...as a musical.

"44 is smart, sophisticated satire, a hilarious R&B musical stocked with top-drawer talent and comedic invention."

The Chicago Tribune

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cast of the play 44 onstage at the Kirk Douglas

Q&A Talkback

Stick around after the show for a post-show conversation with members of the cast and creative team. Ask questions, hear stories, and go behind the scenes of 44 The Musical.

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 7:30PM

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Show Details

44
Written and Directed by Eli Bauman
Choreography by James Alsop
Musical Direction by Anthony “Brew” Brewster
Produced by Monica Saunders-Weinberg

The Kirk Douglas Theatre is located at 9820 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232.

Generous metered street parking is available on Washington, Culver, and Venice Blvds. Meters run until 8pm and are free on Sundays.

Free three-hour covered parking at Culver City City Hall with validation, which can be processed in the Douglas lobby. Make sure to bring your parking ticket with you to the theatre. The parking rate is $1 for each 30 minutes thereafter. Enter on Duquesne Ave.

Alternatively, you may use the parking structures on Watseka Ave or Cardiff Ave, between Venice Blvd and Culver Blvd, or in the Ince Blvd parking structure, with entrances on Washington Blvd. and Culver Blvd. There is also a public valet parking station on Culver Blvd, half a block from the rear of the theatre.

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