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3 Summers of Lincoln

Change the conversation. Change the world.

This gripping new musical tells the inspirational story of one of the most important friendships in our nation’s history, and a divided country coming together.

Summer, 1862. President Abraham Lincoln must find a way to end the Civil War. Enter powerful abolitionist Frederick Douglass. If he can meet Lincoln face to face, he can help the president cement a vision of the future that ends slavery along with the war — all while preserving the Union. Just three meetings took place between the two men — pivotal conversations between two brilliant leaders that shaped the course of history.

This is the sixth Playhouse collaboration between Joe DiPietro and Christopher Ashley (including the hit shows Babbitt, Diana and Memphis). Composer Crystal Monee Hall

Neighborhood: La Jolla

La Jolla Playhouse
2910 La Jolla Village Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093

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Contact Info

(858) 550-1010
information@ljp.org

Date & Time

Feb 18 - Mar 30, 2025
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Please check website for performance dates and times.

Price

Tickets from $30.

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