Tyrants The Musical at the National Archives

Join the National Archives Foundation for a special presentation of the new musical, Tyrants, produced by Robert Bowman and Hundred Nights Hamlet, LLC. 

Politics becomes personal when two brothers find themselves on opposing ends of a defining moment in American history. While celebrating the news of the recent Confederate surrender and the end of the war, acclaimed actor Edwin Booth receives word of the death of President Abraham Lincoln at the hands of his brother, John Wilkes. As rioters threaten to destroy Edwin’s home, he is forced to relive the events of his past and examine his own role in the younger sibling’s dark path. Using one of our country’s most infamous stories, Tyrants explores our responsibility toward self, family, and country.

The musical is written by Nora Brigid Monahan, with music and lyrics by Alexander Sage Oyen, and is directed by John Simpkins. It will be presented in the William G. McGowan Theater at the National Archives on Friday, October 6 and Saturday, October 7. The event will be presented in two acts with a 15-minute intermission.

Politics becomes personal when two brothers find themselves on opposing ends of a defining moment in American history. While celebrating the news of the recent Confederate surrender and the end of the war, acclaimed actor Edwin Booth receives word of the death of President Abraham Lincoln at the hands of his brother, John Wilkes. As rioters threaten to destroy Edwin’s home, he is forced to relive the events of his past and examine his own role in the younger sibling’s dark path.  Using one of our country’s most infamous stories, TYRANTS explores our responsibility toward self, family, and country.

The musical is written by Nora Brigid Monahan, with music and lyrics by Alexander Sage Oyen, and directed by John Simins.

Tyrants will be presented in the William G. McGowan Theater at the National Archives on Friday, October 6th and Saturday October 7th. The event will be presented in 2 Acts with a 15 minute Intermission.

The performances are free and open to the public, and tickets are offered on a first come, first served basis. Advanced registration is required, and you can register by selecting the date for which you would like to attend below.

Friday, October 6th at 7 P.M.
Saturday, October 7th at 7 P.M. (FULL)

Learn more about the musical, the cast, and listen to demo tracks from the show by visiting the Tyrants The Musical webpage here.