The First Ladies Coalition

What happens when Eleanor Roosevelt, Jackie Kennedy, Lady Bird Johnson, and Mary Todd Lincoln step through time into a struggling seamstress’s shop?

The First Ladies Coalition is a powerful one-woman show written and performed by Ginger Grace and directed by the legendary Austin Pendleton. Colleen McCracken—an ex-convict, survivor of domestic violence, and extraordinary seamstress—finds her life forever changed when iconic First Ladies appear in her sewing shop. Together, they unveil mysteries, confront stereotypes, and ignite Colleen’s courage to demand the extraordinary in life.

Audiences across the country have called the show “phenomenal,” “mesmerizing,” and “a call to action.” Grace transforms seamlessly into each First Lady before your eyes—no wigs, no costumes, just artistry, humor, and heart. This is an unforgettable evening of history, resilience, and the fight for social justice.

• Written & Performed by Ginger Grace, known for her national tours and acclaimed stage work from The Glass Menagerie to The Belle of Amherst.
• Directed by Austin Pendleton, celebrated director, actor, and playwright whose body of work spans Broadway, film, and beyond.
• Presented by The Greenhouse Ensemble, an Upper West Side theatre company dedicated to bold, socially conscious storytelling.

• Saturday, Nov 8 at 7:00 PM
• Sunday, Nov 9 at 7:00 PM
• Tuesday, Nov 11 at 7:00 PM – followed by a special talkback with Ginger Grace & Austin Pendleton

The Greenhouse Ensemble Theater
Inside St. Michael’s Church
225 W. 99th Street (between Broadway & Amsterdam)
Upper West Side, NYC
Handicap accessible, with elevator access

Seating is limited—reserve now to experience this extraordinary journey of history, resilience, and hope.

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Host or Publisher The Greenhouse Ensemble