Meet the authors
Special Opening Weekend Talkbacks!
Join the authors and James Mundy, Director of Education and Programming at the Union League of Philadelphia for a Q&A about the making of A House Divided, and the historical events it depicts. Talks will begin at 7:30 for the evening performances on May 4 and 5, and after the matinee on May 6.
May 4, 5, 6, 11 & 12 – 2018
Book, Music and Lyrics by
Michael J. Salmanson, Maureen Kane Berg and Thomas C. Berg
A world premiere! Drawing on real events, this musical provides an intimate look at the Lincoln family’s personal and political struggles during their White House years. Despite enormous odds, personal loss and political intrigues, the Lincolns overcome their divided “houses” (family, cabinet and country), relying on their love, wit, wisdom, strength of conviction, and the help of unlikely allies. The story of Lincoln’s and our nation’s ultimate triumph, and the tragedy of his still-unfinished legacy, will touch your heart and mind.
Director: Michael Salmanson
Vocal Director: Talia Yellin Fisher
Orchestra Director: Jim Speer
CAST:
Abraham Lincoln Danny Seifert
Mary Lincoln Megan Keiser
Robert Lincoln Christopher Betzler
Willie Lincoln Kai Sherman
Tad Lincoln Sam Heft
Elizabeth Keckley Blessing Osazuwa
Wm. Seward Randall Frame
Salmon Chase John Cochrane, jr.
Kate Chase Gabriella Grosso
John Wilkes Booth Mark Urmson
Narrator Keckley Muneera Walker
Ensemble:
Gary Bullock
Sally Foster-Chang
Lisa Franks
Melanie Jones
William McVail
Andrea Ogle
Rich Pogolowitz
Dakota Seifert
Quintin Seifert
River Seifert
Moss Stern
