Don’t be fooled by its title. This isn’t a stodgy, boring history lecture, but instead a fun, high-spirited romp that presents documented facts and lets the audience decide for itself what to make of Abraham Lincoln’s sexuality....
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Fun, sexy, and informative. A really enjoyable show full of interesting historical information that I'd never heard before, presented in a playful, memorable way. ...
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certified reviewerJune 28, 2026
The show was entertaining and informative. I thoroughly enjoyed!...
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Terry Ray has written an astonishingly good, if not great play about a subject that is fresh and to my knowledge, uncharted on the stage. With a stellar cast of performers, Ray and company study, analyze, critique and dramatize this well-executed (pun intended) play about Lincoln's unspoken male besties. Amid a carefully illustrated timeline, we meet Mary Todd (different show), along with Lincoln's male partners, and their partners and so-on. "The Lincoln Debate" Is a remarkable, hysterical and theatrical history lesson. ...
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What a perfect and fun show for pride month. The compelling story of Lincoln’s possible gay streak was very well told. Full of insights, unknown facts and told in a charming and funny way....
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