A haunting new opera centered on the tragic death of Abraham Lincoln’s son will receive its first public performance at Green-Wood Cemetery, blending historical sorrow with eerie theatricality. The production, set against the cemetery’s atmospheric backdrop, explores themes of grief and loss through music and staging, offering a rare artistic perspective on a little-known chapter of Lincoln’s personal life. Attendees can expect an immersive experience that merges opera’s dramatic power with the solemnity of the cemetery’s surroundings. The preview promises a chilling glimpse into both the past and the creative process behind the work.
A new opera about Lincoln’s dead son is getting a spooky preview at Green-Wood Cemetery Time Out Worldwide
