Our Leading Lady

Our Leading Lady

Our Leading Lady

Our Leading Lady

Overview

April, 1865. Laura Keene, a famous actress/manager, is performing in Washington, DC during the week the civil war ends. Despite a madcap scramble of backstage squabbles, the ambitious Laura does everything she can to get President Lincoln to attend her closing night performance. Her great plans go awry, as Laura and her theatrical troupe collide with history.

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Cautions

  • Caution Alcohol Alcohol
  • Artboard 3 Gun Shots

Details

  • Genre: Biography, Period, Parody / Spoof
  • Time Period: American Civil War Era
  • Cast Attributes: Ensemble cast, Multicultural casting, Strong Role for Leading Woman (Star Vehicle)
  • Target Audience: Adult, Teen (Age 14 - 18)

Authors

Charles Busch

Charles Busch is the author and star of such plays as The Divine Sister, The Lady in Question, Red Scare on Sunset, The Confession of Lily Dare and Vampire Lesbians of Sodom; one of the longest-running plays in the history of off-Broadway. His play The Tale of the Allergist’s ...

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