Writers Alex Timbers and Michael Friedman conceived of a show that casts Jackson as a political rock star who takes the country by storm. Benjamin Walker stars as the charismatic president who gives political addresses in skinny jeans.
Producers have released video highlights of the production that officially opens Oct. 13.
Here's a look at the opening number "Populism Yea Yea":
The second clip is Walker performing "I'm So That Guy":
The 1960s musical is directed by Robert W. Schneider.
Featuring original songs by Arcade Fire's Will Butler, the David Adjmi play enjoyed a sold-out world premiere Off-Broadway via Playwrights Horizons.
The production blends the worlds of tabletop roleplay games and theatre to create an interactive experience.
See what’s coming soon, what’s premiering out of town, and what’s in development.
The musical, which explores the Women's Suffrage movement's victories and failures, officially opened April 18.
Her comments were part of an ongoing conversation around the purpose of theatre criticism.
The musical adaptation of the hit film at the Winter Garden Theatre stars Casey Likes and Roger Bart.
Lonny Price is directing the new revival of the Joseph Stein-Jerry Bock-Sheldon Harnick musical.
The new work from Suzan-Lori Parks opened at the Off-Broadway company April 16.
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