LINCOLN Receives Official Endorsement, Premieres On 6/12

The script of LINCOLN, the new theatrical experience premiering at Lincoln Amphitheatre in June, has received official endorsements from the United States Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission and the Indiana Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission.

"We are honored and humbled to have the support of both the national and state commission," says Steve Wright, Lincoln Amphitheatre's executive producer. "We look forward to working with both groups to increase awareness of Lincoln's formative years here in Indiana."

These endorsements designate the production of LINCOLN as a highpoint of this year's bicentennial celebration of Abraham Lincoln's birth. As part of the endorsement, the production of LINCOLN will receive recognition on both commissions' websites; Lincoln Amphitheatre staff also has permission to use the commissions' logos on all promotional materials. These endorsements designate the production of LINCOLN as a highpoint of the bicentennial celebration of Abraham Lincoln's birth.

The world premiere of LINCOLN will take place this summer on the very grounds where Abraham Lincoln grew up. Performed in a 1,500-seat, roofed amphitheatre, LINCOLN will leave audiences with a deep understanding of the role Indiana played in forging the character of America's 16th president. Lincoln Amphitheatre offers a "Lincoln experience" that includes an Amish-style meal, pre-show activities for children and adults, and theatre under the stars. Enhanced by multimedia projections and period music, the production of LINCOLN will give theatre-goers an insight into The Life of the man whose legacy continues to impact the future.

LINCOLN playwright Ken Jones completed approximately five months of extensive research on The Life of Abraham Lincoln before tackling the project. Jones is a three-time recipient of the prestigious Delauney Playwriting Award as well as the Post-Corbett Award for Best Literary Artist. He is the Lois and Richard Rosenthal Endowed Chair of Theatre at Northern Kentucky University and is also the Denver Center Prima Facie winner and the Frank Sinton Milburn Outstanding Professor at NKU. His list of successful works includes "A Red Eagle Falling," which was performed Off-Broadway, and "Darkside," with more than 300 performances to date throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Opening night is scheduled for June 12; tickets are available online or by calling the box office. Lincoln Amphitheatre is 1,500-seat covered, outdoor amphitheatre located inside scenic Lincoln State Park in Lincoln City, Indiana. For more information about Lincoln Amphitheatre visit www.LincolnAmphitheatre.com or call 1-800-264-4223.