Recent News

Ordained minister to play dual roles in LINCOLN

LINCOLN CITY, IND.--- Ordained minister, producer, actor, and stand-up comedian are the credentials held by the performer to take the stage at Lincoln Amphitheatre this summer as Frederick Douglass and Moses. 

Ordained minister to play dual roles in LINCOLN

Husband and wife to play President Lincoln and Mary Todd

LINCOLN CITY, IND.--- A married couple with Broadway credentials will take to the stage at Lincoln Amphitheatre this summer, playing President Abraham Lincoln and his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln.

Husband and wife to play President Lincoln and Mary Todd

Amphitheatre to hire seasonal production staff

LINCOLN CITY, IND.—Lincoln Amphitheatre is seeking a team of seasonal production staff members for the summer months. 

Amphitheatre to hire seasonal production staff

Amphitheatre to hold Evansville auditions

LINCOLN CITY, IND.---Lincoln Amphitheatre will host local auditions next month for the cast of the second season of LINCOLN: Upon the Altar of Freedom. 

 Amphitheatre to hold Evansville auditions

Amphitheatre to hire nine seasonal theatre staff

LINCOLN CITY, IND.---Lincoln Amphitheatre is seeking to hire nine seasonal theatre staff members for the summer months. 

Front of House seasonal jobs available at Amphitheatre

$150,000 pledged in fundraising challenge for Amphitheatre

LINCOLN CITY, IND.—With opening night for the 2010 season of LINCOLN just six months away, a matching-funds challenge has been issued by two area supporters.

$150,000 pledged in fundraising challenge for Amphitheatre

Two added to Lincoln Amphitheatre staff

LINCOLN CITY, IND.—With the addition of two new members to the staff of Lincoln Amphitheatre, the summer theatre’s year-round team is now complete.

Two added to Lincoln Amphitheatre staff

2009 PRESS RELEASES

Lincoln Bicentennial Concert Will Feature "Lincoln Portrait"
Narrated by Congressman Brad Ellsworth

LINCOLN Cast Moving on to Broadway, Theatre Careers

LINCOLN CITY, IND. ---- As the premiere season of LINCOLN comes to a close, the talented actors are moving on to Broadway and other theatre-career possibilities through school and professional auditions.  

Lincoln Cast Moving on to Broadway, Theatre Careers

Emmy-Winning Actor to Portray Frederick Douglas in 'LINCOLN'

LINCOLN CITY, IND. ---- Emmy-winning actor Nikkieli* DeMone will portray abolitionist Frederick Douglas in the premiere season of LINCOLN.

Emmy-Winning Actor to Portray Frederick Douglas in 'LINCOLN'

Installation of LINCOLN’s Broadway-quality Set Underway
First look at show’s $400,000 set. New play premieres June 12.

With just one month remaining until the world premiere of LINCOLN at Lincoln Amphitheatre, the custom-made, Broadway-quality set has arrived and is being installed.

Installation of LINCOLN’s Broadway-quality Set Underway

Veteran of TV and Broadway to Play Leading Role in ‘LINCOLN’

LINCOLN CITY, IND ---- A veteran television actor with Broadway credentials has been chosen to portray President Lincoln in the upcoming production of LINCOLN.


Veteran of TV and Broadway to Play Leading Role in 'LINCOLN'



Vectren Corporate Sponsorship Helps Support 'LINCOLN'

LINCOLN CITY, IND ---- Visitors to this summer’s production of LINCOLN will see Broadway quality sets and lighting, thanks in part to a $10,000 corporate sponsorship from Vectren.

Vectren Corporate Sponsorship Helps Support 'LINCOLN'

LINCOLN'S Artistic Staff Named
Ties to Broadway, Hollywood ... and Evansville

LINCOLN CITY, IND ---- The artistic staff for LINCOLN includes theatre professionals with Broadway credentials, Hollywood experience and local ties. 


LINCOLN'S Artistic Staff Named

Local Artist Paints Murals for New LINCOLN Exhibit

Exhibit designed to enhance play's "Lincoln Experience"

LINCOLN CITY, IND ---- With just 10 weeks remaining until the world premiere of LINCOLN at Lincoln Amphitheatre, construction of the play’s companion exhibit is well underway.

Local Artist Paints Murals for New LINCOLN Exhibit




‘YouTube’ Search Launched for LINCOLN’S Abraham

LINCOLN CITY, IND ---- The search for the actor who will portray the title role in LINCOLN for the premiere season of the new theatrical experience at Indiana’s Lincoln Amphitheatre, includes a modern twist.

'YouTube' Search Launched for LINCOLN'S Abraham.

‘LINCOLN’ Script Receives National Endorsement

LINCOLN CITY, IND ---- The script of LINCOLN, the new theatrical experience premiering at Lincoln Amphitheatre in June, has received official endorsements from the United States Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission and the Indiana Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission.

Lincoln Script Receives National Endorsement  2/05/09

Auditions Set For 'LINCOLN’

Auditions set for 'LINCOLN 2/02/09

Artistic Director Selected for Lincoln Amphitheatre

LINCOLN CITY, IND ---- A nation-wide search for Lincoln Amphitheatre’s artistic director has taken producers full circle, back to southern Indiana, with the selection of an Evansville director, playwright, actor and professor.

Artistic Director Selected 10/23/08

Playwright Press Release 10/20/08

Lincoln Amphitheatre Hires Staff

LINCOLN CITY, IND ---- Lincoln Amphitheatre Executive Producer Steve Wright announces the appointment of the Managing and Communication Directors to the amphitheatre’s staff.

As Managing Director, Eric Altheide, hires and trains seasonal employees and is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the theatre. A graduate from Castle High School, Altheide has a Masters Degree from New York University's Graduate Acting Program and worked for five years as a professional actor.

10/10/08 Lincoln Amphitheatre Hires Staff