Since leaving the White House, former President Barack Obama<\/a> and his wife, Michelle Obama<\/a>, have turned their attention to building a strong portfolio through their production company, Higher Ground Productions. The pair have produced a variety of movies, TV shows and podcasts, including award-winning projects like American Factory<\/em>, Rustin<\/em>, and Our Great National Parks<\/em>.<\/p>\n Now, the famous couple is stepping into theater with a Broadway<\/a> revival of the Pulitzer-winning play Proof<\/em>, starring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Related: Barack & Michelle Obama\u2019s Divorce Rumors Resurface as Sources Claim Their \u2018Marriage Is Broken Beyond Repair\u2019\u2014Here\u2019s Who Plans to \u2018Pull the Trigger\u2019 1st<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n However, their Broadway venture is drawing some criticism. In late April 2026, sources told RadarOnline<\/a><\/em> that the Obamas are facing backlash as premium seats for the show are reportedly priced as high as $349 per ticket. <\/p>\n Still, insiders emphasized that the negative reaction is misplaced, arguing that Barack and Michelle are being held responsible for a problem they had no part in creating.<\/p>\n \u201cPeople are shocked\u2014but this is what Broadway costs now,\u201d one source said. \u201cBroadway has quietly become a luxury experience. Premium pricing, big stars, limited runs\u2014it all adds up fast.\u201d<\/p>\n Even so, the insider noted that public expectations play a major role. \u201cWhen people see the Obamas, they expect something more accessible,\u201d they explained. \u201cThat\u2019s where the disconnect is.\u201d<\/p>\n The Obamas announced their involvement in Proof <\/em>in March 2026, and on April 21, they shared a joint Facebook<\/a> post expressing that they \u201ccan\u2019t wait for you to see Proof <\/em>on Broadway.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a play that asks profound questions about what we inherit from the people we love most\u2014brilliance, grief, doubt, and hope,\u201d Barack and Michelle said. \u201cDirected by Thomas Kail, Ayo Edebiri, Don Cheadle, Jin Ha and Kara Young give incredible performances that will stay with you long after you see it. We couldn\u2019t be more proud that Higher Ground played a part in this production, and hope you\u2019ll check it out.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"Michelle](\"https:\/\/stylecaster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/obamas-reiner-trump.jpg?w=300&h=168&crop=1\")
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