Former U.S. president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama say they’re excited about a new creative project they’ll be taking on together.
Although some supporters have encouraged one of them to return to politics, the couple is choosing a different path. Instead, they are expanding their storytelling work through their production company Higher Ground Productions by helping produce their first Broadway show.
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The new Broadway production will star Don Cheadle as the mathematician and Ayo Edebiri as his daughter, marking both actors’ Broadway debuts.
In a statement released Wednesday (March 11), the Obamas said they felt honored to help bring the celebrated play back to the stage.
“To bring this landmark play back to Broadway with Ayo, Don, Tommy, and Mike at the helm is an extraordinary privilege, and we couldn’t be more proud to be part of this production,” they said.
