A gripping look at Mary Lincoln's battle for identity, power, and control in a divided nation.
Mrs President delves into the tumultuous life of Mary Lincoln as she battles grief, public scorn, and her own insecurities. Accused of treason and vilified by society, she seeks to reclaim her reputation and the nation’s favor. Turning to famed photographer Matthew Brady—credited with her husband’s rise to power—their collaboration becomes a fierce struggle over creative control.
Written by acclaimed playwright and historian John Ransom Phillips, this evocative drama explores power, identity, female agency, and the price of representation. Bringing an intimate and politically charged portrait of one of America’s most misunderstood First Ladies, this acclaimed London production offers a poignant reexamination of history’s biases.