President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama will co-produce Higher Ground S guiden broadway.
David Auburn’s play, starring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle, is scheduled to be revived at the Booth Theater on Broadway this spring, with an April 16 bow. This marks the first foray into theater for Higher Ground, which has a first-look deal with Netflix and previously partnered with Spotify. The company has previously produced work across film, television and podcasts, with projects such as Leave the world behind, Kreb camp, Rustin and American factory.
guide The film follows a daughter (Edibiri) grieving the loss of her father (Cheadle), a brilliant mathematician who eventually gradually loses his mind and begins to come to terms with his life and the mathematical proof he left behind. Samira Willy (Orange is the new black(And Jane Ha)pachinko) They are the featured cast members.
HamiltonThomas Kail directs the play and serves as lead producer alongside Mike Posner.
“Bringing this historic play back to Broadway with IU, Don, Tommy and Mike at the helm is an extraordinary privilege, and we couldn’t be prouder to be a part of this production. guide “It’s exactly the kind of story Higher Ground was designed to support,” said President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama. “A play that asks profound questions about genius, doubt, and what we inherit from the people we love most.”
“We are pleased to welcome Higher Ground as partners guide “And to have their creative vision and passion behind this production. Their impeccable taste in storytelling and community building make them ideal collaborators for this revival,” Posner and Keil said.
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