The Bent: THE LINCOLN DEBATE
Schedule
Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Palm Springs Cultural Center | Palm Springs, CA
About this Event
Palm Springs Cultural Center + The Bent
presents
as part of XOXO Palm Springs
The Lincoln Debate
by Terry Ray
Directed By Steve Rosenbaum
“The play will blow your mind!”…CV Independent
THE LINCOLN DEBATE garnered 7 Desert Theatre League Award Nominations including Best Comedy & Best Director with wins for Best Actor & 2 Best Supporting Actors.
We are thrilled to be able to give an encore run to the original play that launched The Bent and has only been seen by Bent audiences, THE LINCOLN DEBATE. Jason Reale, who won a Best Actor award for his portrayal of Lincoln, will be back in his stove pipe hat!
Join the debate and decide for yourself whether or not Abraham Lincoln might have an initial under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella that fits him as we explore the first source facts with humor and historical accuracy surrounding Lincoln’s rocky courtship with Mary Todd juxtaposed with the four years that Lincoln shared a bed with Joshua Speed, a man that history records as Lincoln’s “best friend.”
"One of the most enjoyable evenings in the theatre that I've
experienced in a long time!"...Broadwayworld
Where is it happening?
Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 43.15

















