answersLogoWhite

0

The play was was an 1858 three-act farce by Tom Taylor called "Our American Cousin". Booth knew the play by heart and timed his entry into the Presidential Box to a point in Act III, Scene 2 that always brought on laughter by the audience, and it was at that moment that he struck.

User Avatar

Wiki User

7y ago

Still curious? Ask our experts.

Chat with our AI personalities

RossRoss
Every question is just a happy little opportunity.
Chat with Ross
ProfessorProfessor
I will give you the most educated answer.
Chat with Professor
ReneRene
Change my mind. I dare you.
Chat with Rene
More answers

an english play called our american cousin a comedy.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago
User Avatar

The play was Our American Cousin, a comedy.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
User Avatar

Lincoln was watching the play Our American Cousin with his wife in the presidential box at Ford's Theater in Washington, DC.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago
User Avatar

Our American Cousin

User Avatar

Wiki User

16y ago
User Avatar

The play was" Our American Cousin'.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago
User Avatar

Our American Cousin

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago
User Avatar

Our American Cousin

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago
User Avatar

Aventurera

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What play was Abraham Lincoln watching when he was assassinated?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp