All articles tagged with #higher ground productions
Barack Obama reportedly tried to offer notes on a set of HBO’s Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, only to be playfully shut down by Larry David, who quipped “I’m the president of this.” The exchange highlights the jokey dynamic between the former president and the comedian as Obama cameoed in the series, produced by Higher Ground and David, ahead of its summer premiere.
Barack and Michelle Obama's Higher Ground Productions are expanding into theater with a Broadway revival of the Pulitzer-winning play Proof, starring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle and directed by Thomas Kail. While the project is pitched as a landmark venture, insiders note backlash over premium Broadway pricing—with seats reportedly as high as $349—highlighting Broadway's shift toward luxury experiences, even as the Obamas celebrate the production.