Obamas' Higher Ground Debuts on Broadway with Proof

0:00Entertainment headlines in two minutes or less. You're tuned in to Entertainment and celebrity news today. Barack Obama and Michelle Obama are stepping on to Broadway for the first time through their production company, Higher Ground. They are co-producing a revival of the award-winning play, Proof, by David Auburn. This marks a fresh move for the couple into live theater. The cast features first-time Broadway stars A.L. Edabury and Don Chital alongside Jin Ha and Samir Wiley. They join forces with producer Mike Bosner and director Thomas Kale, known for his work on Hamilton. Producers Bosner and Kyle expressed excitement about higher grounds involvement, praising their storytelling skills. This partnership expands higher ground beyond film, TV and podcasts into stage productions. Higher Ground has a strong track record, including an Oscar win for American factory and multiple Emmy and Grammy wins. Recent projects feature films like Leave the World Behind and Rustin, plus popular podcasts.

1:01The limited 16-week run starts previews on March 31st at the booth theater, with opening night on April 16th. Tickets are available now. Appreciation to our sponsor for back in this episode. You know what is better than earbuds in bed? No earbuds at all. S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.