Obama musical to open in Germany

A musical following US President Barack Obama's 'Yes We Can' election campaign will debut in Germany this weekend.

According to The AP, Hope: Obama the Musical Story is to open at the Jahrhunderthalle Concert Hall in Frankfurt with over 30 performers speaking a bilingual mix of English and German.

All major players of the campaign, including Obama, Hilary Clinton, John McCain and Sarah Palin, are to be characters in the song and dance format.

The show is set in Obama's hometown of Chicago and viewed through the eyes of people who share an apartment. The musical's aim is to show how the campaign gave citizens hope for change and belief in a better future.

"I had the idea [for the musical] during the presidential campaign. It was fascinating and the mood at the time fired my imagination," American writer Randall Hitchins said in a statement.

He added: "All the people were hoping for a change for a better life and there was such a great, collective emotion."