Obama On My Mind

Musical Theatre,Comedy

Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center

Venue: Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center
104 17th Ave. S.
Central District, Seattle
206-386-1177
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1st Event: Thursday, October 15, 2009
Opening Night: Friday, October 23, 2009
Closes: Sunday, November 15, 2009

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A humorous look at the whirlwind and wonderful world behind the scenes of an Obama campaign office in small town America. A passionate group of larger than life oddball characters start to panic when Sarah Palin enters the race and Obama falls 20 points in the polls. Pop, gospel, jazz, & soft rock come together in this politically inspired comedic romp.

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Obama on My Mind takes a humorous look at the whirlwind and wonderful world behind the scenes of an Obama campaign office in small town America. A passionate group of larger than life oddball characters start to panic when Sarah Palin enters the race and Obama falls 20 points in the polls. Pop, gospel, jazz, and soft rock come together in a politically inspired comedic romp featuring a motley crew of loyal, obsessive and downright peculiar personalities, striving to get their candidate into the White House. Conceived by writer/composer Teddy Hayes, a Black American living abroad, this musical premiered in London, England in March 2009. Some might argue that only an ex-patriot could have created a show like this. The unique perspective and wicked humor is key to the shows success. British audiences ate it up and Obama on My Mind received outstanding reviews. This is a classic American musical in the style of A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum, Damned Yankees and The Music Man, with lots of energetic dancing, catchy songs and great fun. And at a time like this, in a recession like this, Americans need to see it; shared humor brings us together.

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The Stranger
Review by Eli Sanders
Thursday, November 5, 2009
The writer, Teddy Hayes, should have had this lame effort vetoed, instead of embraced, by director Jacqueline Moscou.
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Seattle Fine Arts Examiner
Review by Larissa Min
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Your enjoyment of “Obama on My Mind” will largely depend on what expectations you have.
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Seattle Times
Review by Tom Keogh
Friday, October 30, 2009
A spirited if lighthearted way of recalling just how outsize was the optimism of many Obama supporters.
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Seattle Gay News
Review by Rajkhet Dirzhud-Rashid
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Even though the show could use a bit of work in the first half, it\'s a good effort, and doesn\'t stop it from being a good show to watch.
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Seattle PostGlobe
Review by Gianni Truzzi
Thursday, October 29, 2009
It’s rather like a bland, 1970s television sitcom, in which no one can get too mad at anyone since they will have to do it all again next week.
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Broadwayworld.com
Review by Jay Irwin
Thursday, October 29, 2009
We\'re wacky. We love Obama. We sing. We put on a show. He wins. The end. There, I just saved you two hours.
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