The Widow Lincoln Interview
On the night of April 14th, 1865, Abraham Lincoln was mortally wounded as he sat in the presidential box with his wife, Mary, watching the popular comedy Our American Cousin. He died the next morning.
Playwright James Still and actor Mary Bacon talked about Ford’s Theatre’s production of The Widow Lincoln, commissioned to mark the 150th an… read more
Playwright James Still and actor Mary Bacon talked about Ford’s Theatre’s production of The Widow Lincoln, commissioned to mark the 150th anniversary of President Lincoln’s assassination.
On the night of April 14th, 1865, Abraham Lincoln was mortally wounded as he sat in the presidential box with his wife, Mary, watching the popular comedy Our American Cousin. He died the next morning. close
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