POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive

POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive is a play by Selina Fillinger opening on Broadway on April 27, 2022. Previews are set to begin at the Shubert Theatre on April 14, 2022. This production is directed by Susan Stroman and stars Lilli Cooper (Chris), Lea DeLaria (Bernadette), Rachel Dratch (Stephanie), Julianne Hough (Dusty), Suzy Nakamura (Jean), Julie White (Harriet), and Vanessa Williams (Margaret).[1][2]

POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive
Written bySelina Fillinger
Date premieredApril 14, 2022
Place premieredShubert Theatre, New York City
Original languageEnglish
GenreSatire
SettingWhite House

Plot summary

The show centers around a PR nightmare for the White House while seven female staffers try to keep the President out of trouble.[3]

Awards and nominations

Original Broadway production
Year Award Category Nominee Result
2022 Drama League Award[4] Outstanding Production of a Play Pending
Distinguished Performance Award Rachel Dratch Pending
Julie White Pending

References
  1. Evans, Greg (March 1, 2022). "New Broadway Comedy 'POTUS' To Star Rachel Dratch, Lilli Cooper, Julie White, Lea DeLaria, Julianne Hough, Suzy Nakamura & Vanessa Williams". Deadline. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
  2. Evans, Greg (March 24, 2022). "Broadway's POTUS Comedy Moves Opening Date For Tony Eligibility". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation.
  3. Culwell-Block, Logan (March 1, 2022). "Vanessa Williams, Rachel Dratch, Lilli Cooper, More to Star in POTUS On Broadway". Playbill. Retrieved March 1, 2022.
  4. "2022 Drama League Awards Nominations Announced- Full List!". BroadwayWorld. April 25, 2022. Retrieved April 26, 2022.


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