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Honestly Abe

Thursdays: 11am
Fridays: 11am, 2pm
Sundays: 11am

Exceptions: Friday schedule varies -- please plan ahead.

Actors' Temple Theatre
339 West 47th Street  
Neighborhood:  Midtown

Running Time: 90 minutes, no intermission
Prices: $35, $20

 

La Muse Venale presents a musical tale of dreams, possibilities and heartbreak in Robert L. Hecker's Honestly Abe, which shines a light on the early, little-known life of President Abraham Lincoln. Directed by M. Stefan Strozier and set in Indiana in the early 1820s, and based on historical fact, Honestly Abe uncovers young Abe Lincoln as a lanky, prankster boy who loves to read and who can tell quite a yarn. Close to his mother and sister, and never seeing eye-to-eye with his father, Abe Lincoln dreams of the day he can quit the family farm, leave his life of rail-splitting and become a riverboat captain. Family tragedies, a desire for revenge, and the advice of a close friend will cause him to change his plans, setting young Abe Lincoln on the path toward the law and politics--but not before leaving behind someone very special to him.

Robert L. Hecker's very well-liked and critically-praised musical features a full score of exciting songs and dances, guaranteeing to please kids of all ages! Leave the theatre with a smile, inspired by this true story of our greatest president in history.

Cast:
Jeff Kline
Jonathan Nadolny
Brady Cudmore
Greg Waldren
Jessica Bennett
Lily Drexler
Christina King
Vicki Oceguera
Shannen Rae
Katie Kester
Eva Marie Mastrangelo
Jonathan Lerner
Natalie Pawelek
Torrey Wigfield

Creative Team:
By Robert L. Hecker
Directed by M. Stefan Strozier,
Stage manager, Charles Casano
Orchestrator/arranger, Cheryl Krugel-Lee
Choreographer, Ashley Wren Collins
Lighting designer, Terry Prideaux
Set and props designer, Alex Gurevich
Educational coordinator, Nathan James
Costume designer, Michael Fletcher Tester