From top: Chad Doreck (Joe Biden), T.J. Wilkins (Barack Obama) and Jenna Pastuszek (Hillary Clinton) in "44" at the Kirk Douglas Theatre (Photo by Bella Marie Adams) For some, it’s the perfect panacea — an unofficial and unsanctioned musical homage to our 44th U.S. president, Barack Obama. Simply called “44,” the show is also riotously funny, amazingly acted, and features a live band, fantastic singing and smooth dance moves not only by Barack (of course!) but Mitch McConnell

This review was published in the Long Beach Watchdog on April 22, 2024. On a cold Dec. 4, 1956, four now legendary musicians happened to...