This is the story of John Wilkes Booth’s “Mysterious Beauty.” Any schoolchild can tell you, “An actor shot Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865.” While true, there’s more to it than that.

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Two shows attempt to make sense of the gonzo journalist and Lincoln’s assassin, cultural figures forever intertwined with American history.

From Small Screen to the Stage, 'Mad Men' Creator Debuts Play About John Wilkes Booth at Baltimore Center Stage A creator known for morally complex TV characters has chosen Baltimore to debut his ...

‘John Wilkes Booth: One Night Only!’ by ‘Mad Men’ creator Matthew Weiner premiered at Baltimore Center Stage.

Matthew Weiner’s world premiere “John Wilkes Booth: One Night Only!” at Baltimore Center Stage finds an actor turned assassin in conversation with himself.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame music legend John Oates, a member of one of the most successful rock duos in history, will headline the annual free concert on Public Square in August, Wilkes-Barre ...

The Tennessee toddler became afraid of John Wilkes Booth after learning about the 16th president's assassination.

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