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German musical
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
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b Connolly, Kate (January 17, 2010).
"Obama das musical makes a song and dance of US election".
The Guardian. Retrieved January 18, 2010.
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^ Raz, Guy (January 17, 2010).
"Yes You Can — See The New Obama Musical".
All Things Considered.
National Public Radio. Retrieved January 18, 2010.
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^ Schwammenthal, Daniel (January 19, 2010).
"Obama Mia!".
The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved January 18, 2010.
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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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