3 Summers of Lincoln

FEB 18 – MAR 23, 2025 | Mandell Weiss Theatre

Book by Joe DiPietro

Lyrics by Daniel J. Watts & Joe DiPietro

Music by Crystal Monee Hall

Co-Choreography by Jon Rua and Daniel J. Watts

Directed by Christopher Ashley

Featuring Brian Stokes Mitchell as President Abraham Lincoln

Change the conversation. Change the world.

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.

Featuring celebrated Tony winner Brian Stokes Mitchell in the role of Lincoln, 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.

This is the sixth Playhouse collaboration between Joe DiPietro and Christopher Ashley (including the hit shows Babbitt, Diana and Memphis). Composer Crystal Monee Hall and lyricist Daniel J. Watts complete the multi-award-winning creative team.

With an epic original score blending gospel, R&B, powerhouse anthems and Broadway, 3 Summers of Lincoln is the next unmissable, spectacular world premiere from La Jolla Playhouse.