Every so often the “conservatives are bad at making art” debate takes over our Twitter (or “X”) feeds. Tom Klingenstein’s new play Our American Queen restores some faith in the American right’s ability to produce theater that is actually fun to watch.
Set during the Civil War, the play depicts the drama of the 1864 election, as Secretary of the Treasury Salmon Chase challenges President Lincoln’s bid for re-nomination on the Republican ticket. The action revolves around Chase’s daughter, Kate, who attempts to manage affairs of the heart while ensuring her father’s political success.
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