After giving his famed Brandenburg Gate speech in the midst of his 2008 campaign, Barack Obama became the most popular American figure in Germany since David Hasselhoff.And now, finally, the immense personal popularity of the 44th president of the United States is about to be celebrated in an absurd stage-show spectacular. "Hope" (disturbingly subtitled "Die Obama Musical Story") is coming to Frankfurt.
The brainchild of American gospel musician Randall Hutchins, "Hope" tells the story of the 2008 campaign. The cast of characters includes the prez himself, Michelle Obama, John McCain, Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton. More intriguingly, a man named "RoBeat," who's been declared Germany's vice-champion in beat-boxing, plays a character named Street Beat Boxer.
So far, "Hope" has sold over two-thirds of its tickets in advance. And with momentum continuing to gather, the remaining seats -- which run anywhere from 42-151 Euros (roughly $70-$245) -- are expected to be filled by the Jan. 17 debut. But to paraphrase "Jurassic Park," they were apparently so busy singing "Yes, We Can" that they never stopped to ask themselves if they should.
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Friday 15 January
By sylvia
As to the comment from Branwen, I agree!
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Friday 15 January
By john lepper
what the hell is wrong with the world!? how can anyone look up to that idiot? the man's a joke! there has never been a worse president! he lost 25% of his popularity in the first 6 months!!!
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Friday 15 January
By Carol
At least BamBam is popular somewhere LOL LOL LOL His popularity ratings in America are falling faster than Oprahs TV ratings did when she made the fatal mistake of endorsing this (1) term, mindeless, clueless appeasement president. 2012 cannot come soon enough. Hopefully we will at that time (ELECT) A PATRIOTIC, CHRISRIAN, AMERICAN PRESIDENT. One who will put America ahead of his own self gain and WANNA-BE rockstar status. He is good at something, IRRESPONSIBLE SPENDINING AND TAKING VACATIONS AT OUR EXPENSE. Cant help but wonder if he is dealing with his self admitted illegal drug abuse the same way he is dealing with his nicotine addiction LOL LOL LOL. We lern from our mistakes - NO MORE (SELECTED)TOKEN BOYS FOR APPEASEMENT PURPOSES ONLY.
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Friday 15 January
By Tyler
This has got to be a comedy!
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Friday 15 January
By brock12600
The music for this Obama show is similar to "Somewhere Over the Rainbow."
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Friday 15 January
By reisingmod 50
This Odimbo mania does not surprise me. After all, we are talking about Germans, a nationality that has had an unfortunate history of idolizing monsters, maniacs and fools. German has been an unstable country for generations and is the worlds leader in submitting to mass and popular hysteria. Maybe when Odimbo is tossed out by the electorate in 2012, he can move to Germany and run for office.
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Friday 15 January
By carol
At least Obambam is popular somewhere LOL LOL LOL his approval ratings here in America are falling faster than Oprahs TV rating did when she endorsed this (1) term, clueless, mindeless appeasement president. 2012 cannot come soon enough. Hopefully we will (ELECT) A PATRIOTIC, CHRISTIAN, AMERICAN PRESIDENT. One who will put America ahead of his own self gain and WANNA-BE rocstar status. We learn from our mistakes - NO MORE SELECTED/QUOTA TOKEN BOYS FOR APPEASEMENT PURPOSES ONLY.
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Friday 15 January
By Carol
Hope, Hope, LOL LOL LOL, they should have named it FAILURE, FAILURE.
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Friday 15 January
By CMT
Disgusting.
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Friday 15 January
By lee
well then please Germany, TAKE THE POS!
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Friday 15 January
By linmarco
Obama gives his antagonists conniption fits. It's a musical and
not a political rally. Furthermore no one is being forced at
gunpoint to watch it.
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Friday 15 January
By Miss Sue
How frightening!
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Friday 15 January
By Jimbo
Why do we care what they think? Seems dumb.
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Friday 15 January
By Jimbo
To Dan Solomon: Get your facts straight. Obama never spoke at the Brandenburg Gate during the campaign. That is generally an honor that is reserved for world leaders. Amid much controversy the venue was changed to victory column in Tiergarten park.
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Friday 15 January
By Kathy
We'd be happy to send them the original cast if they promise to keep them!!
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