Herbert Mitgang

Review: MISTER LINCOLN at Ford's Theatre

Mister Lincoln is a pleasant and ruminative piece on the United States and its history. It's humorous, informative, and for American history buffs, surely spellbinding. Read our critic's take.

Cast and Creatives Set For Ford's Theatre Society's MISTER LINCOLN

Ford’s Theatre announced the cast and creative team for MISTER LINCOLN, featuring David Selby as Abraham Lincoln. The production will run from October 10 to November 15, 2024.

MISTER LINCOLN, SISTER ACT & More Set for Ford's Theatre Society 2024-2025 Season

Ford’s Theatre Society reveals its 2024-2025 season lineup, featuring a diverse range of productions and events. Discover the upcoming shows and special performances at this historic Washington, D.C. venue.

East Lynne Theater Company to Host MR. LINCOLN Talkback, 5/18

Ever wonder how an actor prepares for a role? What it's like to be in the theater profession? How does a director select a season of plays and cast all of the shows?

East Lynne Theater Company to Restage MR. LINCOLN

? On Good Friday, April 14,1865, when the President and Mrs. Lincoln were watching "Our American Cousin" at Ford's Theatre, John Wilkes Booth entered the President's box.  A few days earlier, General Lee had surrendered to General Grant at Appomattox. 

DETECTIVES HOLMES AND CARTER and More Set for East Lynne Theater's 2016 Season

The award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company announces its 2016 Cape May Mainstage Season. As usual, it includes classic gems, a NJ premiere, and a radio show. This year's theme is 'Love Bites.'

ELTC to Host MR. LINCOLN Student Matinee, 5/11

On Wednesday, May 11, there will be a 2:00 p.m. matinee of "Mr. Lincoln," primarily scheduled for school groups. This one-person play about the 16th President had such a successful run for the Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company last summer, that the company is bringing it back for a full two-week run before taking the show to Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania.  

DETECTIVES HOLMES AND CARTER and More Set for East Lynne Theater's 2016 Season

The award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company announces its 2016 Cape May Mainstage Season. As usual, it includes classic gems, a NJ premiere, and a radio show. This year's theme is 'Love Bites.'

ELTC to Offer An American Sign Language Performance of MR. LINCOLN, 7/17

On Friday, July 17 at 8:30p.m., there will be an American Sign Language Interpretation of 'Mr. Lincoln' produced by the award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company.

Easy Lynne to Offer Free Performance of TOM SAWYER, DETECTIVE

Tom Sawyer, his Aunt Polly, and Huckleberry Finn leave their St. Petersburg, Missouri home to pay a visit to Polly's sister, Sally and her husband Silas on their farm in Arkansas. On this trip, Tom and Huck encounter thievery, a dead body and possibly the wrong man being accused of murder. Leave it to Tom to figure it all out and save the day in 'Tom Sawyer, Detective.'

East Lynne Theater Company to Host TWO SCOOPS AND A STORY, 6/30

The Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company is partnering with The Henry Sawyer Inn and The Vanilla Bean Creamery to offer a delightful event for the whole family, 'Two Scoops and a Story,' on Tuesday, June 30 from 3:00p.m.-4:00p.m. at the Inn, located at 722 Columbia Avenue, Cape May.

MR. LINCOLN to Open East Lynne Theater Company's Season

On Good Friday, April 14,1865, when the President and Mrs. Lincoln were watching 'Our American Cousin' at Ford's Theatre, John Wilkes Booth entered the President's box. A few days earlier, General Lee had surrendered to General Grant at Appomattox. Although there was much to be done to repair the nation, the fighting was finished, and the President had the opportunity to attend one of the funniest comedies of the time, starring Laura Keene.

East Lynne Theater Company to Continue 35th Season with MR. LINCOLN, 6/17-7/25

The award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company continues its 35th mainstage season in June.  This year's theme is "Unexpected Encounters."

East Lynne to Present OUR AMERICAN COUSIN, 3/22

One-hundred-and-fifty-years ago, on Good Friday, April 14, 1865, President and Mrs. Lincoln attended 'Our American Cousin' at Ford's Theatre in Washington D.C. During the third act, John Wilkes Booth entered the President's box to fire the fatal shot.

East Lynne Theater Company's NYC Fundraiser Set for Next Month

On Sunday, January 25, Elizabeth and Stuart Hodes are hosting their annual fundraiser for the award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company at 3:00 p.m. in their home located at the corner of 31st Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan.

'HOLMES AND CARTER', STRICTLY DISHONORABLE and More Set for East Lynne Theater's 35th Season

?The award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company announces its 2015 Cape May Mainstage Season. This is ELTC's 35th year of delighting audiences with classic gems, a world premiere, and radio-style productions. The theme for 2015 is 'Unexpected Encounters."