Overview
Synopsis
Abe Lincoln in Illinois is the tale of the life of the American president, before he actually becomes president. At a young age, Abraham Lincoln learns of the problems of sectionalism in the United States, and has a great desire to end it. Despite his bright mind and passion, Lincoln runs into many challenges along the way. When his fiancee, Ann Rutledge, dies, he ends up marrying Mary Todd, instead. He runs for office against Stephen Douglas, but he loses. Eventually, he wins the 1860 presidential election, though problems with the integrity of the United States and his wife's mental health continue to plague him as he travels to Washington D.C.
Show Information
- Book
- Robert E. Sherwood
- Category
- Play
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 3
- First Produced
- 1938
- Genres
- Historical/Biographical
- Cast Size
- large
- Ideal For
- Mostly Male Cast, Includes Young Adult, Adult, Mature Adult, Child, Early Teen, Late Teen Characters, Large Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
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Songs
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
Monologues
Scenes
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Guide Written By:
Laura Ware
StageAgent Editor and former dancing queen in Mamma Mia.