German Obama Musical: Brechtian, No. Alienating, Yes.

“‘Hope,’ a musical that tells the story of Obama’s election, had its premiere at Frankfurt’s Jahrhunderthalle on Jan. 17. … Parts of it are so silly they have to be seen to be believed. Cringe-making moments include a love song between Michelle and Barack, the president-to-be dressed in a gray V-neck cardigan with a large diamond pattern.”